Thursday, 6 May 2004 | 13.45 - 15.15
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Security in Ethernet Broadband Access Networks
The need for privacy and network security is increasing as more sensitive information is transported over broadband networks by users and businesses due to more distance working, online banking, gaming, etc. As broadband network penetration increases steadily, operators are faced with security challenges in every part of the network.
Because Ethernet is being introduced as the only viable technology for reaching universal broadband access, the questions around security and quality of service must be addressed. There are a number of mechanisms used when building these public Ethernet networks that will safeguard the network from security breaches and malicious attacks while providing traceabililty for traffic. This session will examine such technology strategies and the options available moving forward for service providers. Topics to be covered include:
- Demands on broadband network security and how operators are addressing it
- How to build public Ethernet networks with sufficient security and quality of service mechanisms
- Firewall products and other tools for network security
Chairperson:
Peter Linder, Technical Director, Product Area Wireline Networks, Ericsson, joined Ericsson in 1991 on a program for Telecommunication system engineers and has during his career been holding positions in Sweden, the US and Mexico. Between 1993 and 2002 he held various product management and management positions in the Broadband access area for Ericsson, covering a wide range of products such as DSL, LMDS, HFC and Fiber Ethernet access as well as broader solution offerings for Interactive Video. He is also Vice President of Marketing and Board member, Ethernet in the First Mile.
Speakers:
Craig Easley, President EFMA, Board member MEF and Officer of the CTO at Extreme Networks, is responsible for marketing Extreme's Ethernet switching products for deployment in public networks to link enterprise and residential subscribers to the wealth of high- speed services available in the metro-area network.
Trevor Coleman, Director of Product Marketing, Conexant Systems
Paul Serrano, Senior Director of Marketing, Asia Pacific, NetScreen, has more than 26 years of experience in the networking arena and has extensive experience in sales, marketing and business development.
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