They added AI to the network. The authentication layer fell over first.

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Alan DeKokThey added AI to the network. The authentication layer fell over first.

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Subject: They added AI to the network. The authentication layer fell over first.
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	Aug 3, 2026 9:03 AM	They replaced the PAM modules. For a decade, nobody checked.
	Jul 30, 2026 1:15 PM	They didn't steal your credentials. They replaced your authentication stack.
	Jul 20, 2026 9:01 AM	AI won't fix what bad engineering broke.
	Jul 16, 2026 8:31 AM	They added AI to the network. The authentication layer fell over first. (this email)
	Jun 29, 2026 9:03 AM	He wiped the wrong database at 2am. What's your recovery plan?
	Jun 25, 2026 8:30 AM	They had two backup systems. Both had been failing for months.
	Jun 12, 2026 12:01 PM	Your network is down. It's 2am. Now what?