NAN083: Cox Gets Network Automation Right, and Proves It at DEF CON (Sponsored)
Cox Communications successfully implemented network automation, overcoming initial challenges, and demonstrated its effectiveness at the DEF CON hacker convention.
MAIN POINTS
- Cox Communications embarked on a journey to implement network automation effectively.
- The company faced and overcame initial challenges in automating their network processes.
- Network automation was crucial in supporting operations at the DEF CON hacker convention.
- Key insights were shared by David Ezell, Joshua Watkins, and Eric Hansen from Cox Communications.
TAKEAWAYS
- Effective network automation requires overcoming significant initial hurdles.
- Successful automation can significantly enhance network operations in high-pressure environments.
- Collaboration and expertise are vital for implementing network automation.
- Real-world testing, like at DEF CON, proves the robustness of network automation solutions.