Strengthening Cloud Network Security Posture Using Lanner's NCA-5540 - Lanner Electronics | Network Appliance | uCPE SD-WAN| MEC Server | Intelligent Edge Appliance

Background

A cybersecurity services specialist, whilst working with a building materials provider, came to Lanner inquiring about a network security hardware platform that can be relied on for improving operational efficiency, collaboration and most important of all, for delivering enhanced cybersecurity as this construction company was preparing to make a transition to cloud-based networking architecture. The said company raised concerns regarding the security of its sensitive data and the potential vulnerabilities associated with this transition.

Requirements

1. Comprehensive and airtight cloud-based network security for safeguarding valuable data and systems against emerging cyber threats
2. Hiccup-free and secure cloud migration without compromising data integrity or experiencing operational disruptions
3. Proactive threat detection and response for realtime threats identification and prompt mitigation when necessary
4. Regulatory compliance for meeting all local/state regulations while embracing cloud technology

Solution

The NCA-5540 is a high performance 1U rackmount network security appliance with 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Sapphire Rapids-SP) & Emmitsburg PCH. This appliance aims to fulfill network service providers’ demand for a more robust and flexible hardware platform that delivers optimal network computing performance and modest ownership costs.

With its support for Intel® QuickAssist Technology and up to 768GB of DDR5 system memory at 4800 MHz, the NCA-5540 greatly maximizes packet processing efficiency for virtual network functions, cryptography acceleration (for deep packet inspection) and next-generation firewall and UTM/IPS/IDS applications.

For optimal networking services, the NCA-5540 comes with either 4x NCS2 or 2x N2S NIC module slots, making the NCA-5540 the perfect network appliance for optimizing network traffic management and for enhancing virtualized network security. Other outstanding features include 2x GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports, 1x RJ45 console port, 2x USB 3.0, 2x 2.5” HDD/SSD bays, 5x smart fans, 1x M.2 (SATA) 2280 B+M Key, 2 x M.2 NvME (PCIe) 2280 M Key, 1300W CRPS AC PSU, optional TPM and 1x optional PCI-E*8 HH/HL.

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Results

By leveraging Lanner's NCA-5540 and the said cybersecurity expert’s services, the following outcomes were achieved:

• Strengthened security: the deployment of Lanner's NCA-5540 bolstered the company's network security infrastructure, providing enhanced threat detection and prevention capabilities.
• Smooth cloud migration: all operations were successfully migrated to the cloud without major disruptions or security incidents.
• Proactive threat management: in conjunction with the MDR services, the NCA-5540 ensured 24/7/365 monitoring of the company's network, enabling prompt detection and response to potential cyber threats.
• Regulatory compliance: compliance was maintained according to industry-specific regulations, potential risks associated with non-compliance were mitigated.

Conclusion

Security measures were successfully strengthened as cloud migration was completed. Lanner’s NCA-5540, alongside comprehensive cybersecurity services, was shown to be a robust hardware solution for delivering a secure and compliant transition to the cloud; digital infrastructure was safeguarded and potential impact was reduced.

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