[P][D]Can machine learning be used in Network design, Cybersecurity, Distributed Systems, etc?

I just wanna know if this is possible and whether I can do this as my capstone project for my masters. I did take one course in machine learning but the professor designed it wayyyy too tough for the avg kid so I didnwlearn much besides a few terms.

So I'll be grateful of any help I get.

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