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Learn about a critical network incident where forwarding plane and control plane synchronization failed in this two-part conference presentation. Explore the technical details of how router, switch, and forwarding plane architectures have diverged in modern networking equipment, creating systemic vulnerabilities that persist as devices become faster and more complex. Examine the root causes of plane desynchronization issues, understand why these problems are becoming more generalizable across vendors, and discover the industry-wide implications for network reliability. Gain insights from a principal network architect's perspective on how current networking infrastructure design decisions continue to perpetuate these challenges, making such incidents increasingly likely in high-performance networking environments.