The Next Generation Network (NGN) program is intended to significantly increase Yale’s network security, resiliency, speed, and nimbleness by comprehensive replacement of our aging network infrastructure with Cisco’s Software-Defined Access (SDA) technology –which has built-in security and resilient technology necessary to support our complex research & learning institutional needs.
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
| Initiative Number | 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 |