The Security Problem Remains
“But even if the maturity gap is closed, the security problem remains,” Dr. Stein explains. “MPLS packets are inherently not authenticatable, which poses a major problem in access networks,” he concludes. “Even if the security problems are addressed – and it is hard to see how that could be done without a major overhaul of MPLS – the fact that MPLS packets are not self-describing is a disadvantage in environments where application awareness is needed.”
Dr. Stein has authored numerous academic papers, standardization contributions and patent applications. He has chaired and given invited lectures at international conferences and is an active participant in several telecommunication industry standardization forums. He has coauthored and contributed many IETF RFCs, ITU-T Recommendations and MPLS Forum (now Broadband Forum) Implementation Agreements. He presently co-chairs the IETF’s Timing over IP Connection and Transfer of Clock (TICTOC) working group.
EtherAccess Product Suite
Simultaneously at the Congress, RAD will be exhibiting its full EtherAccess® product suite, which provides easy Ethernet service deployment while ensuring a consistent customer experience regardless of the available access technology.
This industry leading product portfolio provides carrier-grade Ethernet access over IP, Ethernet, MPLS, and MPLS-TP network infrastructure, supporting various applications and solutions that require strict SLA assurances. Its Carrier Ethernet portfolio enables service at providers and mobile transport operators to deliver E-Line and E-LAN services with end-to-end service control and performance measurement over fiber, PDH, SDH/SONET, and DSL. Carrier Ethernet users can benefit from sophisticated traffic management functionality to ensure tiered SLAs as well as a full suite of Timing over Packet capabilities for reliable packet-based mobile backhaul.
About RAD
Founded in 1981, RAD Data Communications has achieved international recognition as a major manufacturer of high quality access and backhaul equipment for data communications and telecommunications applications. These solutions serve the data and voice access requirements of service providers, carriers, and enterprise networks, as well as utilities and transportation systems. The company's installed base exceeds 12,000,000 units and includes more than 150 carriers and operators around the world, including AT&T, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom/Orange, Hutchison, KDDI, Telekom Austria, TeliaSonera, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Vodafone. RAD is an active participant in industry organizations such as the IETF, Broadband Forum, ITU, and MEF. Its customers are supported by 33 offices and more than 300 channel partners in 165 countries.
RAD is a member of the RAD Group of companies, a world leader in networking and internetworking product solutions.
RAD Data Communications site: www.rad.com
