Securing MPLS Networks
Enterprises are demanding virtual private networks (VPNs) instead of costly leased lines and Ethernet and IP services instead of DS1 and DS3 services from their service providers. MPLS is now the best way for service
providers to respond to those customer demands by providing Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS), or Layer
2 MPLS VPNs, and IP VPNs, or Layer 3 VPNs.
However, VPNs are limited in their ability to serve the growing security needs of enterprise networks. VPNs
enable a separation of enterprise traffic over the same service provider network, but do not enable a secure
communication between the remote VPN sites. In order to avoid any risk of losing data, having it accessed or
otherwise compromised, enterprises need to take an active role in protecting their data in motion on shared
MPLS networks.
As the leading innovator of Compliance-Grade™ Safe Passage™ Solutions, CipherOptics provides transparent
solutions for secure IP communications over Layer 3 MPLS VPNs and secure Ethernet communications over
Layer 2 MPLS VPNs without impacting application performance or increasing the operating cost of the
network.
This white paper describes the technology and applications of CipherOptics IP Security Gateways,
CipherOptics Ethernet Security Gateways, and CipherOptics CipherView Device and Policy Manager to
protect data over Layer 2 and Layer 3 MPLS VPN services...
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