Verizon software defined perimeter sdp applies this zerotrust approach to networking for remoteaccess, internal network segmentation and cloud applications. It is just as valid to have this perimeter in a cloud compute environment like gcp or aws. Affirm a framework of controls to support accountability and integrity around financial reporting, documentation and enforcement processes. The sdp incorporates security standards from organizations such as the national institute of standards and technology nist as. White papers download our white papers to get insights into network and zero trust security. Access and usage via software defined perimeter by safet. In this evaluation guide, learn the criteria for customizing your evaluation process and discover how to assess the efficacy of a twofactor authentication tool. This white paper will inform chief information officers cios of large.
The software defined perimeter sdp is a new approach to security that mitigates networkbased attacks by creating dynamically provisioned perimeters. Csa details software defined perimeter framework help. Maintain compliance with swift security standards white paper registration citrix. Software defined perimeter verizon enterprise solutions. White paper overview secure access in a zerotrust world this paper provides a background on software defined perimeter sdp, illustrates some of the architectural elements such as separation of the control and data planes, and highlights how it benefits businesses, cios, cisos, security professionals and users alike. With origins in the defense it infrastructure and spreading to enterprise use, it promises to help mitigate a broad set of security vulnerabilities that afflict it infrastructure protected by. Sdp seeks to define new security models that require no secrets, are highly scalable and work across an. How to choose between vpns and softwaredefined perimeters. Pulse secure software defined perimeter pulse secure. Software defined perimeters address these issues by giving application owners the ability to deploy perimeters. Software defined perimeter working group sdp hackathon. Sdp is a protocol specification created by the cloud security alliance that is designed to provide ondemand, dynamically provisioned, airgapped networks 1 that are better equipped to defeat networkbased attacks. Nsx is a complete network virtualization platform that delivers better security through native capabilities including isolation, segmentation and automated security operations.
White paper pulse secures softwaredefined perimeter secure access in a zerotrust world softwaredefined perimeter sdp architectures offer a compelling, zero trust model so that can be applied to new and existing hybrid it deployments across industries as diverse as healthcare, manufacturing, or financial services. With sdp, users, regardless of whether they are inside or outside the network, connect directly to resources, whether they reside in the cloud, in the data center, or on the internet. The definitive guide discusses the core principles of sdp, the technical architecture authenticatefirst, connect second, and uses cases. Softwaredefined perimeter sdp is a security framework developed by the cloud security alliance. Maintain compliance with swift security standards white. Application access zero trust network access softwaredefined perimeter. This white paper will inform chief information officers cios of large organizations and agencies how the software defined perimeter sdp works, map the technical design and workflow, describe all its features, identify the protections gained, and introduce benchmarks and monitoring. Find out how citrix enables financial services organizations to create a softwaredefined perimeter, gain contextual control, and secure, detect and mitigate risks. The new norm for networks onf white paper april, 2012. Work in progress not a dmtf standard 9 document language. At his citrix synergy keynote, citrix ceo kirill tatarinov mentioned that it needs a software defined perimeter sdp that helps us manage our mission critical assets and enable people to work. White paper why it leaders should consider the software defined perimeter as an it leader, you are tasked with guiding your organization as it adopts public cloud services and allowing mobile users to work from any device, anywhere, while ensuring.
White paper k12 schools and districts many k12 school districts are recognizing that implementing a byod policy is an effective way to harness cutting edge technology that empowers students. Softwaredefined perimeter sdp framework was developed by the cloud security alliance csa to. As passwords grow increasingly ineffective, new ways of authenticating users and managing identities are needed to ensure the protection of sensitive data. Software defined perimeter, white paper, cloud security alliance, 20. Technical white paper 6 outcomes delivered by a softwaredefined data center an sddc delivers business outcomes across two main areas. The network perimeter that vpns were designed to protect has essentially dissolved. Additionally, this microperimeter need not be in a physical data center. This white paper introduces software defined access, which uses softwaredefined perimeter sdp methodology to resolve the high probability of cyberattacks and internal threats. Another tool that zerotrust security enables is a softwaredefined perimeter.
According to a white paper from the cloud security alliance, the traditional, fixed perimeter nature of. Learn more about the most comprehensive sdp solution in the market that goes. Making the security case for a softwaredefined perimeter. To start off, heres what a typical incursion looks like. Implementation guide blog what is a software defined perimeter and why does it matter.
Building advanced security in vmware softwaredefined data center white paper 2 today the sddc can be fully realized through vmware nsx. Employees, no matter where they are located, need reliable, low latency access to their data and applications. The software defined everything infrastructure includes not just softwaredefined networking, but also softwaredefined compute, storage, security, data center, perimeter, wanyou name it. Cecchinel c et al 2014 an architecture to support the collection of big data in the internet of things. Definitive guide to softwaredefined perimeters tech library. This white paper outlines emerging trends in retail it, challenges posed by those trends, and considerations for choosing new networking solutions. Do zerotrust security frameworks provide top network. Its time for an identitycentric, zerotrust approach and its called a softwaredefined perimeter. The concept of the softwaredefined perimeter sdp is somewhat newer, originally coming onto the scene in 20.
Cloud security alliance 20 software defined perimeter. Microsegmentation networking is a concept that is related to softwaredefined perimeters. First, it enables companies to shift resources toward innovation and business growth by driving efficiency and. Whitepapers videos sla partner programs become a partner msp oem technology affiliate our mission. The architecture of the software defined perimeter consists of two components. In this paper, the authors introduce software defined cloud sdcloud, a novel software defined cloud management framework that integrates different software defined cloud components to handle complexities associated with cloud computing systems. Operations at the branch continue to evolve to support digital transformation initiatives. Verizon sdp can defeat networkbased attacks to give you peace of mind. Cloud security alliance software defined perimeter, december 20 figure 1. One critical area organizations are driving sddc deployment from is security. Blog the zero trust vpn alternative blog its time for a zero trust software defined perimeter blog why sdwan needs a softwaredefined perimeter video zerotrust sdp as alternative for the enterprise vpn. Network security white papers network perimeter security. Software defined perimeter working group software defined.
Software defined perimeter cloud security alliance. Software defined perimeter sdp, also called a black cloud, is an approach to computer security which evolved from the work done at the defense information systems agency disa under the global information grid gig black core network initiative around 2007. This white paper explores the business and technological drivers that lead to enterprisegrade software, and explores the architectural features that make enterprisegrade advanced rendering beneficial to both end users and it professionals. Our softwaredefined perimeter solution offers simple cloud migration security, seamless least privilege access to resources and secured access to cloud environments including iaas, paas, and more. The report also addresses the working groups scope, purpose and deliverables. Cisco software definedaccess delivers policybased automation of users, devices, and things, from the edge to the cloud. This document explains the software defined perimeter sdp security framework and how it can be deployed to protect application infrastructure from networkbased attacks. Then, that data is segmented and isolated from other data, according to the actiac white paper. Verizon sdp differentiates itself from other software defined perimeter solutions by being a highperformance implementation of this protocol.
The software defined perimeter sdp model provides a framework that helps to articulate this important paradigm shift. Software defined perimeter sdp1 a primer for cios waverley labs. Safeconnect network access control for corporate enterprise. This paper provides a background on software defined perimeter sdp, illustrates some of the architectural elements such as separation of the control and data planes, and highlights how it benefits businesses, cios, cisos, security professionals and users alike. Software defined cloud future generation computer systems. It protects both legacy it assets and cloud services of all classification levels. The white paper includes details on the software defined perimeter sdp architecture, its implementation and applications, and its relationship to certain industry standards and protocols.
This white paper is made available under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialnoderivatives 4. This white paper examines the benefits of using softwaredefined networking sdn technology to easily interconnect and manage traffic on ot ethernet networks that communicate using iec 61850 technology. Software defined perimeter working group software defined perimeter december 20. Other uses of the sdp beyond ddos protection will be covered in future white papers. Learn more about iot security and softwaredefined perimeter technology at. A case study from the itaipu dam in south america, one of the worlds largest hydroelectric facilities, is used to illustrate these benefits. Software defined perimeter the software defined perimeter sdp is a new approach to security that mitigates networkbased attacks by creating dynamically provisioned perimeters anywhere in the world, including clouds, demilitarized zones dmzs, and data centers. The applications are cordoned off from the rest of the world by a microperimeter. White paper pulse secure s softwaredefined perimeter secure access in a zerotrust world softwaredefined perimeter sdp architectures offer a compelling, zero trust model so that can be applied to new and existing hybrid it deployments across industries as diverse as healthcare, manufacturing, or financial services. The paper also will discuss how retailers are using softwaredefined technologies to position themselves for longterm success and immediate bottomline benefits.
While zerotrust networks do have perimeters, the model attempts to shift the perimeter away from the network edge and toward the actual data. In this blog post, dive deeper into the sase approach, the growing attack surface, and its relationship with zero trust. Safeconnect helps you achieve that control, create frameworks of accountability and mitigate vulnerabilities ensuring your compliance at audit time. Software defined perimeter sdp is a research project from the cloud security alliance. A term coined by gartner, secure access service edge sase is an approach to network security designed to be the successor to data centers as organizations shift their data and endpoints to the cloud. Prnewswireusnewswire csa congress 20 the cloud security alliance csa, a notforprofit organization which promotes the use of best practices for.
Software defined perimeters sdp is an emerging security architecture that restricts network access and connections between allowed elements. Software defined data center sddc definition a white. With a single network fabric, sdaccess provides access to any application without compromising on security, allowing you to gain awareness of what is. Engineering digital risk protections using software. Whit e paper 3 executive summary the softwaredefined data center sddc, while well understood architecturally, is beginning to reveal some of its benefits beyond agility, speed, and efficiency as organizations deploy and discover other areas of improvement. Download our white papers to get insights into network and zero trust security.
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