FEATURE: NETWORK AND SECURITY
Kunal Purohit, President – Next Gen Services at Tech
Mahindra, tells us how the convergence of AI-driven network security and Big Data analytics is revolutionising the way businesses operate, from enhancing security to enabling smarter, data-driven decisions.
Kunal Purohit, President – Next Gen Services at Tech Mahindra, tells us how AI-driven innovations are shaping the convergence of network security platforms and Big Data analytics, enabling organisations to adapt to dynamic digital environments with greater agility and intelligence.
The integration of AI, Generative AI and Machine Learning into network and security platforms is not only streamlining operations but also enhancing the ability to predict, detect and mitigate cyberthreats in real-time.
Meanwhile, in the realm of Big Data, AI-powered analytics is empowering businesses to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions. This convergence of network security and Big Data is facilitating a new era of operational efficiency, predictive capabilities and proactive risk management.
Network and security platforms
What are the top trends and innovations taking place in the convergence of network and security platforms?
We are seeing a shift from siloed infrastructures to AIfirst, unified network and security fabrics. Cloud-native, self-healing and intent-based networks are becoming the norm, with orchestration and real-time security integrated at the core.
Generative AI is automating operations, interpreting intent, and simulating network changes before deployment. Traditional firewalls are evolving into adaptive, AI-enhanced systems. Continuous security validation is replacing static models, with autonomous
AI-driven network security and Big Data analytics revolutionise business operations
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