AI agents for secure and software-defined networking : harnessing AI and SDN to revolutionize modern work environments /

This book explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) can transform the way modern networks are designed, secured, and operated.In an era shaped by cloud computing, IoT, 5G, and edge computing, traditional network management is no longer enough--this book reveals...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Mehta, Het
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[S.l.] : Apress, 2026.
Subjects:	Software-defined networking (Computer network technology) Intelligent agents (Computer software) Artificial intelligence.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: AI-Agent Architectures for Decentralized Network Management
Chapter 2: Adaptive AI Agents for Intent-Based Networking (IBN)
Chapter 3: Federated Learning for Collaborative Network Optimization
Chapter 4: AI Agents for Cross-Layer Network Orchestration
Chapter 5: Digital Twins for AI-Driven Network Simulations
Chapter 6: Cognitive AI Agents for Proactive Network Healing
Chapter 7: AI-Powered Dynamic Policy Management in SDN
Chapter 8: Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Traffic Engineering
Chapter 9: Ethical AI Agents for Responsible Network Management
Chapter 10: AI Agents for Network Threat Intelligence and Response
Chapter 11: AI-Driven Resource Allocation in Multi-Tenant SDN Environments
Chapter 12: AI Agents for Edge-Centric SDN Management
Chapter 13: AI-Augmented Network Function Chaining in SDN
Chapter 14: AI Agents for Zero-Touch Provisioning in SDN
Chapter 15: Leveraging Graph Neural Networks for SDN Management
Chapter 16: AI-Enhanced Security for Programmable Data Planes
Chapter 17: Personalized Network Management with AI Agents
Chapter 18: AI-Driven Energy Efficiency in SDN
Chapter 19: AI-Powered Collaborative Security for Multi-Domain SDN
Chapter 20: AI in Programmable Optical Networks with SDN
Chapter 21: AI-Driven Predictive Analytics for SDN Scalability
Chapter 22: Democratizing AI-Driven SDN Management with Open Source
Chapter 23: AI Agents for SD-WAN Optimization
Chapter 24: AI-Driven Security for SD-WAN
Chapter 25: Ensuring Business Continuity with AI-Driven Disaster Recovery. Chapter 26: Additional Resources and Glossary.