This paper examines how the insertion of a Layer 2 switching capability based on carrier-grade Ethernet, along with encryption, can improve the overall security of the network and provide a basis for assured service offerings. Specifically, the paper explores the concepts of efficient bandwidth utilization in a secure area, security inside of an encrypted core, and network rebuild after a cyber attack.

The Foundation for Assured Networks Networks are constantly vulnerable to threats ranging from malicious hackers and natural disasters to service personnel mistakes. Your network is the backbone of your business. If it’s not secure, neither is your business. Ciena takes very seriously its commitment…

…their integrators, or by service providers as private network builds implemented under their managed services offerings. Ciena?s offerings Ciena?s assured, adaptive network solutions enable seamless migration of disparate, legacy networks to unified multiservice networks, optimizing operational efficiency…

Today's technology-intensive environment relies on communication networks to deliver information safely among individuals and organizations. Yet, as technology has become more complex, threats against keeping information safe have also become more complex and pervasive. This paper outlines the reasons data security is a growing challenge and offers several ways network operators can build a network that is both dependable and secure.

This paper examines how the insertion of a Layer 2 switching capability based on carrier-grade Ethernet, along with encryption, can improve the overall security of the network and provide a basis for assured service offerings. Specifically, the paper explores the concepts of efficient bandwidth utilization in a secure area, security inside of an encrypted core, and network rebuild after a cyber attack.

The complexity of current IT networks, a shortage of skilled technical talent, and legislative challenges have slowed the pace of renovation of cumbersome, costly network infrastructures. However, top government officials recognize the need for greater visibility into network operations, along with precise real-time information to accelerate and improve decision-making.

The complexity of current IT networks, a shortage of skilled technical talent, and legislative challenges have slowed the pace of renovation of cumbersome, costly network infrastructures. However, top government officials recognize the need for greater visibility into network operations, along with precise real-time information to accelerate and improve decision-making.

Governments across the globe are seeking to meet official directives for reducing IT operating costs and increasing security and reliability. Ciena is a trusted partner of some of the world's largest defense, intelligence, and civilian government agencies.

…;and Packet-Optical platforms, and SafeNet’s Ethernet Encryptor solutions, have been extensively tested for  interoperability and provide assured, optimized and secure Layer 2 encryption services at speeds of up to 10 Gb/s, reducing the cost and complexity of protecting critical business information…

…strategic applications that are required on base today—and those that will be added in the future. Solution Base communications require an assured, adaptive optical network infrastructure to provide flexible, high-performance, low-latency connectivity with carrier-class reliability proven in real…