November 7, 2024
Everyone awake in biology class remembers the difference between a somatic and an autonomic nervous system. (Cheat sheet: You can control somatic, but the other kicks in without knowing.)
What does this have to do with federal information technology?
Today, we sat down with Dave Link, the founder of Science Logic, and he talked about how to manage complex federal systems. We all know in the early days, one could use a spreadsheet to update and patch most networks.
However, today’s hybrid networks and supercharged cyber-attacks are throwing manual methods out the window. Dave Link suggests an automated approach that parallels human biology can be the answer.
The Future of AI in IT Operations: Benefits and Challenges
"Yes, the term came about artificial intelligence for IT Operations, it came about because we are pouring through trillions of data sets from lots of data sources. . . . too much information for humans to make sense of at machine speed "
For example, he calls his system an “autonomic IT.” A quick translation means that an agent can run in the background and examine the health of a network. It can evaluate and patch automatically, like the system that controls your heartbeat and respiration.
When there is an issue, a sentient human can jump in. This may be like a human being moving out of the way of an oncoming bus. This person has an operating cardiovascular system; however, a human must alter survival.
Listen to the interview to see how this human/technology parallel holds up.
If you enjoyed this episode, then you may want to listen to
EP-197: Managing Federal Cyber Tools
Why? Effective AIOps requires integrated cyber tools—this episode complements that narrative.EP-200: Data Usage Across Silos and Boundaries
Why? AIOps relies on data; this episode reinforces the need to overcome data silos for AI/ML pipelines.
