Security Features

NGN Advanced Network Security Features

Network security is a core feature and focal point of the Next Generation Network program. NGN is embedding security into the fabric of our core network which will have a resounding impact on our entire Yale community.

The major security categories listed below provide just some of the opportunities the core NGN network will solve for.

NGN Security Initiatives

  • 10 categories of initiatives
  • 102 detailed security objectives

Two major InfoSec Initiatives at Yale

  • NGN - Building security into the infrastructure
  • NIST - Utilizing the security infrastructure
  Security Category Objectives of the Category
1 Network Visibility Detection and response for security incidents
2 Authentication & Identification Automation, risk differentiation, posture checking
3 Network Control Response and automation
4 Network Segmentation Risk differentiation
5 Wireless Security Controls for wireless IoT devices
6 Guest Networks More usable and secure guest, event networks
7 Security Networks Incident response – quarantine and remediation networks
8 Privileged Account Management Strong control of high risk infrastructure accounts
9 Continuous Operational Processes Maintenance of security standards in the infrastructure
10 New Policies and Procedures Clarifying network roles & responsibilities, terms of service