David Bombal

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  • #591: Inside the Cisco Live 2026 NOC (exclusive tour)
    Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live EMEA and for changing my life and the lives of many other people.
    // Joe Clarke SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / joeclarke2
    // YouTube video REFERENCE //
    MCP Demo using Python, AI and a self healing network (Model Context Protocol): • MCP Demo using Python, AI and a self heali...
    Do you know what this weird IP address is about? (192.0.0.2): • Do you know what this weird IP address is ...
    // David's SOCIAL //
    Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
    TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
    YouTube: / @davidbombal
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...
    SoundCloud: / davidbombal
    Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    // MY STUFF //
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
    // SPONSORS //
    Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
    // MENU //
    0:00 - Coming Up
    01:11 - Introduction
    02:34 - The Backup Network Operation Center (NOC)
    04:30 - The Security in the NOC
    07:38 - Joe Clark Shares a Story
    10:23 - Improvements with MCP
    12:50 - Equipment Demonstration
    16:16 - Physical Security & Physical Separation
    17:53 - IPv6 & Other Updates
    19:56 - Why IPv6?
    22:42 - The Interface Dashboard Monitors
    24:53 - Tips & Tricks
    25:49 - Conclusion & Outro
    Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
    Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
    #noc #network #cisco
    27 min
  • #590: CCNA 2.0: What did Cisco just remove from the exam?
    Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Vegas.
    Cisco has officially announced a major update to the CCNA, moving from version 1.1 to the new CCNA 2.0 blueprint. Recorded live at Cisco Live, David Bombal sits down with Cisco certification insiders Hank and Quinn to dissect exactly what these changes mean for your career, what entry-level networking topics have been completely removed, and how the test is shifting heavily toward hands-on performance-based testing lablets.
    Learn why traditional, shallow network automation topics were pulled to make room for 2026 enterprise priorities like Agentic AI, digital network assistants, and secure device management (including mandatory AAA, secure copy protocols, and client-side security). The team breaks down the structural consolidation from six domains down to five, including the revamped 25% weight on Switching and Network Access and the newly introduced AI Network Operations and Management domain. Whether you are currently studying for your exam or just beginning your networking journey, this comprehensive breakdown explains how to align your lab practice using free tools like Cisco Packet Tracer and Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) to become truly job-ready.
    // Hank Preston SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / hpreston
    // Quinn Snyder SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / qsnyder
    // Website REFERENCE //
    https://u.cisco.com/tutorials
    https://www.netacad.com/
    // David's SOCIAL //
    Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
    TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
    YouTube: / @davidbombal
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...
    SoundCloud: / davidbombal
    Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    // MY STUFF //
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
    // SPONSORS //
    Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
    // MENU //
    0:00 - Coming Up
    0:58 - Intro
    03:51 - What Are 'Verbs'?
    05:08 - New Blueprint Tasks
    09:03 - Is Automation Important?
    12:46 - AI in the CCNA Blueprint
    15:15 - New Blueprint Additions and Changes
    18:49 - Old and New Domains
    25:21 - Hands-On Practice
    29:18 - What is the 'Diagnose' verb?
    30:50 - What is the 'Validate' verb?
    32:11 - What is the 'Interoperate' verb?
    33:13 - When Should You Take The CCNA?
    35:42 - Do You Need Hardware to Study?
    36:40 - Available Study Materials
    40:03 - How To Cope with Studying for CCNA
    42:22 - Conclusion
    Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
    Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
    #ccna #cisco #cml
    45 min
  • #589: How to run an AI agent INSIDE your network CLI for 2026
    Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Vegas 2026.
    Network engineers, are you ready for 2026? Learn how to deploy an AI agent directly into your CLI using Cisco MCP and Claude to automate network configurations safely. In this tutorial with Karim from Cisco, we explore how to build a custom AI skill (Iris) using Anthropic's Claude Code and Cisco's Model Context Protocol (MCP). Watch how an agent can live in your terminal to automatically read ServiceNow tickets, discover network topologies, propose BGP/firewall changes, and execute commands while keeping a "human in the loop" to prevent hallucinations. Perfect for CCNA/CCIE candidates and anyone looking to learn agentic AI without adopting complex Python programmability.
    // Kareem Iskander’s SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / kiskander
    X:Chttps://x.com/kareem_isk
    // Repo Link REFERENCE //
    https://github.com/kiskander/iris
    // Website REFERENCE //
    https://u.cisco.com/tutorials
    // David's SOCIAL //
    Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
    TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
    YouTube: / @davidbombal
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...
    SoundCloud: / davidbombal
    Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    // MY STUFF //
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
    // SPONSORS //
    Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
    // MENU //
    0:00 - Coming Up
    0:39 - Intro
    01:57 - Why Network Engineers Are Returning to the CLI
    03:24 - The Real Cost of AI Token Usage
    04:10 - What Is an Agent Skill?
    05:17 - Network Automation Use Case: AWS to On-Prem Connectivity
    07:40 - Building Iris, an AI Network Agent
    09:17 - Setting AI Safety Rules and Defining the Workflow
    12:17 - Security, Local Models and Private AI Environments
    15:16 - Using Existing Automation Playbooks with AI
    16:34 - Live Demo: Running Iris in the CLI
    18:34 - Using AI to Analyse CLI Commands and Logs
    20:11 - Using Iris to Read ServiceNow Tickets and Plan Network Changes
    22:06 - AI, CCIE Skills and Firewall Recommendations
    25:18 - Getting Iris from GitHub, Safety Concerns and Learning Resources
    Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
    Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
    #ai #claudeskills #aiautomation
    32 min
  • #588: Which is Ethernet? What's the difference?
    Big thank you to DeleteMe for sponsoring this video. Use my link https://joindeleteme.com/Bombal to receive a 20% discount or use the QR Code in the video.
    Also, a Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Vegas 2026.
    Do you really need Cat 8 Ethernet for your home network in 2026? And what actually happens when you touch the end of a fiber optic cable? We break it all down with hands-on demos.
    At Cisco Live, I caught up with Jim from Fluke Networks to dive deep into the physical layer of networking. We strip away the marketing hype and look at the real-world performance of both copper and glass.
    In this video, we cover everything from the crucial safety reasons why you should never look into a fiber cable, to a microscope demonstration showing how a single speck of dirt or finger oil can cause frame errors and take down your SFP modules. We also run a live cable certification test on Cat 6 vs Cat 8 to show you exactly why Cat 6A is all you actually need for your home network, and how pros use an OTDR to find exact breaks in long fiber runs.
    If you want to build or troubleshoot networks effectively, you need to understand the physical layer.
    // Jim Davis from Fluke Networks SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / jimdavisflukenetworks
    Website: https://www.flukenetworks.com/
    // David's SOCIAL //
    Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
    TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
    YouTube: / @davidbombal
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...
    SoundCloud: / davidbombal
    Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    // MY STUFF //
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
    // SPONSORS //
    Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
    // MENU //
    0:00 - Coming up
    0:31 - Introduction
    1:31 - Don't touch fiber optic cables!
    04:53 - Single vs Multi-mode fiber
    08:04 - Don't look directly into a fiber optic cable!
    09:13 - DeleteMe sponsor segment
    11:03 - How to find a break in a cable
    16:01 - Can ethernet copper cables get dirty?
    18:12 - How to test ethernet cables
    20:00 - The future of ethernet
    21:45 - Conclusion
    Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
    Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
    #fluke #fiberoptics #ethernetcable
    23 min
  • #587: Agentic AI is attacking your network (how to defend it)
    Are your legacy network devices a ticking time bomb? In this deep dive, Cisco’s Head of Customer Experience reveals alarming statistics from the latest Talos report: 40% of top vulnerabilities directly target end-of-life devices, and 32% are over a decade old. We explore how older infrastructure has transitioned from a mere operational drag to ground zero for a new generation of agentic AI attacks, and why the looming threat of quantum computing breaking RSA encryption means you must assess your network now. Discover how the newly launched Cisco IQ provides real-time, dynamic visibility into hardware, software, and cryptographic assets. Learn how this powerful GPS for your network connects hidden operational trails, automates TAC troubleshooting, and ensures your enterprise is quantum-ready before post-Mythos era threats cause catastrophic downtime.
    A big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring this video and for sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Vegas 2026.
    // Liz Centoni SOCIAL//
    LinkedIn: / lizcentoni
    Blogs:
    https://blogs.cisco.com/customerexper...
    https://blog.talosintelligence.com/20...
    // David's SOCIAL //
    Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
    TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
    YouTube: / @davidbombal
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...
    SoundCloud: / davidbombal
    Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    // MY STUFF //
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
    // SPONSORS //
    Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
    // MENU //
    0:00 - Coming Up
    01:03 - Intro
    01:45 - Quantum Ready Assessments
    04:35 - Other Cyber Threats
    05:11 - Cisco IQ
    08:41 - Cisco Assisting Customers
    12:39 - Deploying Technolgy
    13:24 - Customers Using Cisco IQ
    16:18 - Conclusion
    Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
    Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
    #cisco #ciscoiq #quantum
    17 min
  • #586: Stop zero days without a patch: You need to learn eBPF
    How has AI changed cybersecurity and enterprise networks? In this interview, Michael (General Manager for Cisco's Campus Networking) joins David Bombal to discuss the real-world impact of agentic AI, physical AI, and modern security threats. Discover why the U.S. cybersecurity agency (CISA) reports that the mean time to exploit vulnerabilities has plummeted from 10 months to just 10 hours due to AI systems chaining CVEs together. Learn how autonomous agents are shifting campus and branch environments from traditional north-south traffic to massive east-west flows, creating up to 9x the bandwidth demand. Michael breaks down how network segmentation and "least agency" protect data, how Cisco Live Protect utilizes eBPF inside the Linux kernel to create a compensating shield before a patch is ready, and how line-rate encryption with post-quantum cryptography protects against "harvest now, decrypt later" threats. Finally, find out why network engineering remains an incredibly critical, high-demand career path in 2026.
    Big thanks to ‪@Cisco‬ for sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Vegas 2026
    // Michael Dickman SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / midickman
    // David's SOCIAL //
    Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
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    TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
    YouTube: / @davidbombal
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...
    SoundCloud: / davidbombal
    Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    // MY STUFF //
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
    // SPONSORS //
    Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
    // MENU //
    0:00 - Coming Up
    0:28 - Intro
    0:53 - Concerns about Agentic AI
    03:55 - Agent’s Impact on the Network
    05:25 - Agents and Cybersecurity
    07:05 - Prevalence of Agentic AI
    08:04 - Solving Cybersecurity in Your Enterprise
    11:29 - Agentic AI and Firewalls
    13:43 - Cisco’s Live Protect
    17:00 - Cisco and Quantum
    19:13 - Cisco Cloud Control
    20:45 - Still Networking as a Career?
    21:35 - Outro
    Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
    Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
    #cisco #agenticai #networking
    22 min
  • #585: Run Full WiFi Networks in your laptop 🤯
    In this episode, David Bombal sits down with Joe and Dalton from Cisco to break down the biggest Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) 2.10 release yet. Joe demos the new open source MCP server (model context protocol) that lets an AI model like Claude build a full CML lab from plain English. Just by asking for three IOL routers with a simple BGP config, the AI looks up the node definitions, invents the IP addresses, builds the topology, chooses eBGP on its own, and even starts the lab and waits for convergence. From there you will see the MCP server spin up a CCNA troubleshooting scenario from the official blueprint, quiz you, review your console history and final config, and hand back an honest evaluation with coaching tips. It can even turn a BGP packet capture into a ladder diagram to explain how the protocol works.
    Dalton then shows off CML 2.10's new wireless fabric, which runs end to end WiFi simulations with no real radios or physical access points. Watch signal strength change as you drag a client across the canvas, simulate roaming between two APs, add link conditioning to mimic a concrete wall, and run wireless packet capture on the .11 frames. Finally, Joe walks through the upgraded breakout tool that streams live packet captures straight into Wireshark so you can troubleshoot BGP and other protocols in real time. Everything shown works in the free version of CML, making this a must watch for anyone studying for the CCNA or leveling up as a network engineer.
    Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Vegas.
    // Joe Clarke SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / joeclarke2
    // Dalton Ortega SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / dalton-ortega
    // Website REFERENCE //
    https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/lear...
    // David's SOCIAL //
    Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
    TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
    YouTube: / @davidbombal
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...
    SoundCloud: / davidbombal
    Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    // MY STUFF //
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
    // SPONSORS //
    Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
    // MENU //
    0:00 - Coming Up
    01:00 - Intro
    02:08 - CML 2.X Updates
    02:48 - AI and CML
    03:40 - Using AI to Create Practice Labs
    06:20 - Starting the Lab, Showing a Console
    07:58 - AI Evaluation and Tips for Troubleshooting
    11:06 - BGP Ladder Diagram
    12:08 - Wireless Fabric in CML
    15:20 - Wireless Support Demo
    17:45 - Packet Capture
    19:21 - Outro
    Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
    Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
    #cml #cisco #ai
    20 min
  • #584: Will this replace PoE (Power over Ethernet)?
    Big thanks to NTT DATA for sponsoring this video and to Cisco for sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Vegas. For more information about NTT DATA and Cisco’s partnership, click here https://services.global.ntt/en-us/abo...
    1000W touch safe power sounds impossible, but Class 4 Fault Managed Power is changing how we think about power delivery for AI data centers, buildings, networking, and IT infrastructure.
    In this interview, we look at how Cisco, NTT, and Panduit are approaching the next generation of energy networking systems. Traditional Power over Ethernet is useful for endpoints like access points, cameras, sensors, and phones, but PoE tops out around 100 watts. Fault Managed Power introduces a new class of power delivery that can deliver much higher wattage while intelligently shutting down when it detects a fault, short circuit, or unsafe condition.
    The conversation explains why this matters now. AI is driving massive demand for data center compute, but that compute requires more power, more cooling, and more efficient infrastructure. The guests explain how AC-to-DC conversion losses add up across multiple power conversion stages, how transmission and distribution losses waste energy before it even reaches the building, and why many legacy data centers spend a large amount of energy on cooling and non-useful power.
    A key example from the discussion: an average 5 megawatt, air-cooled data center moving to direct liquid cooling and fault managed power could save 75% of its energy cost. That same energy profile could also translate into 2.3x the compute for the same amount of energy.
    We also discuss touch-safe DC power up to 400V, why DC-to-DC power matters for data centers, how this technology could reduce material and labor complexity, and why network engineers, electricians, data center operators, and IT professionals should understand Class 4 Fault Managed Power.
    This is not just about sustainability. It is about energy cost, AI infrastructure, safer power delivery, faster deployment, data center efficiency, retrofits, new builds, and the future of networking.
    // Stephen Kelly SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / stephen-kelly-70737a9
    // Denise Lee SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / deniseleeyeh
    // Website REFERENCE //
    https://www.nttdata.com/global/en/
    // David's SOCIAL //
    Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
    TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
    YouTube: / @davidbombal
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...
    SoundCloud: / davidbombal
    Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    // MY STUFF //
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
    // SPONSORS //
    Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
    // MENU //
    0:00 - Coming up
    0:53 - New cables
    02:22 - Fault-Managed Power System explained
    03:18 - Cisco & NTT DATA partnership
    04:39 - Advantages of the new cables
    08:57 - Sustainability
    11:26 - AC vs DC
    13:14 - Easy to install // Free training
    14:50 - How new cables fit into old buildings
    17:44 - Embrace the new
    19:35 - Will electricians be replaced?
    20:49 - Summary
    21:50 - Free training and learning
    23:09 - Stay connected // Conclusion
    Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
    Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
    #poe #class4 #ntt
    24 min
  • #583: Shadow AI: What every network engineer must know
    Big thank you to Radware for sponsoring this video
    In this interview, David Bombal sits down with Randy Wood, Head of North American Business at Radware, to break down the massive shift occurring in enterprise cybersecurity. They discuss why the rise of Agentic AI is a "1994 internet moment times a thousand," creating an environment where autonomous AI agents are rapidly outgrowing traditional security guardrails. Randy explains the critical connection between AI and API security, revealing how undiscovered "Shadow AI" tools and thousands of hidden enterprise API vulnerabilities leave organizations completely exposed to highly sophisticated, AI-driven DDoS attacks and flawless localized phishing campaigns. Learn how network engineers and security professionals can protect confidential data by pivoting from rigid rules to analyzing behavioral intent before execution, ensuring your network is ready for an autonomous tech stack. Visit radware.com for more deep-dive technical resources.
    // Randy Wood’s SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / rwoodiii
    // Website REFERENCE //
    https://www.radware.com/
    // David's SOCIAL //
    Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
    TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
    YouTube: / @davidbombal
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...
    SoundCloud: / davidbombal
    Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    // MY STUFF //
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
    // SPONSORS //
    Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
    // MENU //
    0:00 - Coming Up
    0:31 - Intro
    01:21 - The Reality of AI Today
    03:50 - Customer’s Concerns About AI
    07:12 - Deployment of AI Agents in Enterprise
    08:08 - AI Used to Attack Enterprise
    09:01 - AI as a Problem and a Solution
    13:43 - Agentic Security with Radware
    16:51 - Lack of Architecture and Policy
    18:06 - The Impact of Claude Mythos
    20:03 - How Do Attackers use AI?
    22:25 - API Vulnerability and Security
    24:38 - Most Common Attacks
    26:13 - The Future of AI
    28:00 - Advice for the Youth
    30:33 - Where to Learn More
    Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
    Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
    #ai #api #mythos
    32 min
  • #582: What is an Agentic SOC? (how to defend at machine speed)
    Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Vegas
    In this video, we sit down to discuss the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, AI, and how an Agentic SOC is becoming the standard for modern defense. We cover the massive opportunity in the industry with over 4 million open cyber jobs, why mastering Splunk is a critical career move in 2026, and how you can get started for free. We also unpack emerging threats like Mythos class attackers, vulnerabilities in LLMs and MCP servers, and how the integration of Cisco Data Fabric and Splunk is helping organizations defend critical infrastructure against automated exploits at machine speed.
    // John Morgan’s SOCIAL //
    LinkedIn: / johnmorganinc
    Guest Bio: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsro...
    // Website REFERENCE //
    https://www.splunk.com/en_us/training...
    https://www.splunk.com/en_us/download...
    // David's SOCIAL //
    Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co
    TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal
    YouTube: / @davidbombal
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...
    SoundCloud: / davidbombal
    Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    // MY STUFF //
    https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal
    // SPONSORS //
    Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]
    // MENU //
    0:00 - Coming up
    01:00 - A new era
    01:54 - Top threat vectors
    03:14 - AI in cyber
    04:10 - Rise of zero days
    04:57 - What is Splunk?
    06:32 - Agentic SOC
    08:16 - Cyber roles in the future
    16:01 - How agentic SOC will help
    17:24 - Risks of AI agents // More attack surfaces
    21:49 - Services to protect customers
    25:36 - Data between Cisco and Splunk
    27:39 - "AI fatigue" // What Cisco is doing differently
    31:16 - Studying Splunk in 2026
    32:54 - Conclusion
    Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel!
    Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
    #ai #splunk #agenticsoc
    34 min

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