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Optical LAN reduces network points of vulnerability

Recent history has far too many high-profile worst-case scenario examples of network data breaches, which are driving CIOs and IT pros to invest in transforming IT infrastructure and ensure that corporate info is secure, protected and highly available. This is why a many studies rank security as a top 10, if not the number 1, technology priority for businesses.

Tellabs Optical LAN solutions and Tellabs PON Manager play vital roles in providing a more secure LAN where security policies and procedures are implemented consistently, with fewer human errors and across a more reliable network.

Quick Facts

 

  • Global policies ensure consistent and repeatable error-free procedures.

 

  • Tight network access controls with centralized user management with role-based access reduces human touch

 

  • Consistent and repeatable network authentication and authorization mechanisms.

 

 

  • The unmanaged ONTs store niether user nor network information locally.

 

  • HIPAA- and PCI-compliant LANs and deployment in the most secure government and military networks.

 

  • Fiber cabling is far more secure than copper cabling.

 

Lessen security impact on employee and business

 

There are real costs associated with data breaches. The LAN equipment and infrastructure are possible entry points for malicious activity. It is best for CIOs and IT pros to have a proactive data breach response plan, and with a proactive, highly secure Tellabs Optical LAN in place, CIOs and IT pros can benefit from lower loss costs, better KPI reviews and even lower insurance premiums. All of the above can also lead to a less stressful, more productive and healthier work environment with a highly secure LAN.

 

Improve element management security

 

A secure LAN starts with the Tellabs Panorama PON Manager, which is the element management interface for the Optical LAN. Within the Tellabs PON Manager, role-based access for users is established through strict authentication and authorization . This is where secure passwords are assigned and managed. Based on IT staff credentials, privileges are defined for what a user can view and modify. Then the activity of the IT staff can be tracked, which helps root cause analyses during trouble-shooting and can help with junior IT staff training.

 

Greater defensibility for Optical LAN system-wide

 

Tellabs Optical LAN’s system-wide security and intelligence is managed centrally by OLT and, ultimately, Tellabs PON Manager. From an end-to-end system-wide standpoint, Tellabs Optical LAN provides powerful security measures at the physical layer, and the data layer, as well as users and subtended devices levels. This is inclusive of supporting industry leading policy managers, such as ForeScout CounterACT, Juniper Unified Access Control (UAC), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), HP/Aruba ClearPass Policy Management and Microsoft Network Policy Server (NPS).

 

Fiber cabling is inherently more secure

 

The optical plant, also known as the fiber cabling infrastructure, can make significant contributions to overall security. Fiber optic cabling is more secure than copper cabling. Fiber is not susceptible to interference nor does it introduce interference. With fiber, you have no cross-talk, no EMI, no RFI and no EMP. There are also options for All-Secure PON armored, alarmed and 24/7/365 monitored fiber cabling.

 

Industry leading ONT security

 

The ONTs are inherently secure as well. Our ONTs are designed with no local management access. This is done because there are few needs for human touches at the ONTs. The ONTs are basically simple optical-to-electrical terminals. ONTs are highly secure and reliable, which ultimately helps improve security. Furthermore, Optical LAN has centralized intelligence and management; neither user nor network information is stored in the ONTs.

 

Exceed military, HIPAA and PCI requirements

 

The U.S. Federal Government and the Military were the early adopters of Tellabs Optical LAN due to its ability to improve network security both at the electronics and across the cabling infrastructure. Today, other industry verticals such as Healthcare (HIPAA), Education, Retail (PCI), Transportation, Gaming/Casino and Financial, are looking toward Optical LAN for the same security benefits.

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FlexSym 248 Optical Network Terminal (ONT248)

Optical LAN
  • Economical one-to-one closet-based legacy switch replacement
  • Power, cable, and cable management match closet-based traditional switch footprint
  • Reuse last 100m CATx cables that already exists in the horizontal, walls and drops
  • Fewer fiber cabling with multiple bidirectional wavelengths on single fiber reduce cabling
  • Lower, or eliminate, HVAC in the telecom closets with ONT temperature range +23°F to +131°F
  • Take advantage of OLAN’s more secure design with reduced network points of vulnerability

Advanced NAC Software Package

Optical LAN
  • Provides highly secure policy management that controls network access
  • Allows more consistent, repeatable and error-free application of security policy across the network
  • Deployed in the most secure government and military networks in the USA
  • Administer strict security policy based on the user login or device type
  • Dynamic configuration and allocation of resources in real time
  • RADIUS and Change of Authorization extension interface with Port Authentication Entity (PAE)

FlexSym Optical Interface Unit Eight (OIU8)

Optical LAN
  • 8-port PON service module with XFP selectable ITU-T 984 G-PON 2.5G or ITU-T G.9807/G.987 XGS-PON symmetrical 10G connectivity
  • Open-source and standards-based Software Defined Networking (SDN) ready, plus NG-PON2 capable with future software
  • XGS-PON bi-directional AES128 Encryption with churning key with Tellabs FlexSym ONT205
  • Compatible with QOIU7 for cost-effective and graceful migration from G-PON 2.5G to XGS-PON 10G and then NG-PON2 40G
  • Environmentally-hardened for remote deployments in areas with no air conditioning nor heating
  • Enterprise data including wireless access, access control, security, surveillance, building environment and automation

FlexSym 205 Optical Network Terminal (ONT205)

Optical LAN
  • Enclosure's fire retardant plastic passes plenum fire test
  • Four (4) 10/100/1000 and one (1) 10G interface with Power over Ethernet support for 4PPoE supporting 802.3af/at/bt
  • Overlay ITU 984 G-PON ONTs with ITU G.9807.1 XGS-PON 10G ONT on same fiber protecting existing infrastructure investments
  • Deliver 10G capacity only where necessary to optimize space, energy and monetary issues associated with 10G
  • ONT205 supports 1G, 2.5G, 5G and 10G as needed properly aligning network design with true traffic requirements
  • Uses Tellabs’ industry-leading software-defined global profiles, traffic management, security, provisioning and traffic management mechanisms
  • Management can be server, laptop, tablet, cloud-based and lays the foundation for future software defined networking automation.
  • Supports Dante and CobraNet digital audio systems over IP
  • Bi-directional AES-128 encryption with 60 second churning of keys

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