IT Operations
Network segmentation, MCP, and how to make AI trustworthy
Segmenting a network might keep AI away from critical data, but protocols like MCP could threaten a tech infrastructure entirely.
Caroline Nihill
Caroline Nihill is a reporter for IT Brew. Her work primarily focuses on cybersecurity, IT operations, and tech interactions between the private and public sectors. Based in the D.C. area, Caroline has also worked for Scoop News Group outlets including FedScoop, CyberScoop, StateScoop, and others.
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