Arista Macro-Segmentation Services MSS - Peter Lundqvist
Channel: TheSmartbit
Date: 27/04/2016

Peter Lundqvist will take you in detail in how to insert services between workgroups (inter-tenant or inter-device) in the physical network by defining intersegment service policies. Macro-Segmentation alllows a variety of platforms, such as next-generation firewalls, to be deployed automatically for specific workloads and workflows across any network topology including layer-2, layer-3 and overlay network virtualization frameworks.

Background according to Macro-Segmentation: Information security has failed to keep up with the needs of business and the accelerating cyber-threat landscape. Data centers have increasingly virtualized and partitioned, becoming more dynamic while accommodating onthe-fly deployment of new applications within shared private, public and hybrid clouds. Meanwhile cyber-security has remained static and bounded - unable to protect the cloud environment from an increasingly threatening backdrop. Capacity of the security solution needs to scale upward to match the broadened attack surface of multi-tenant shared cloud environments. Infrastructures need to offer an unfettered selection of security technology options as opposed to siloed ecosystems of yesterdays solutions that limit flexibility and obstruct freedom of choice.

Cloud environments need a more flexible approach to deploying security that adapts to constant workload changes, additions, and movements. Peter will go in depth on this particular topic. Biography:

Peter Lundqvist is a System Engineer in Arista Networks since 2014, focusing on Datacenter solutions. Previously Peter worked at Juniper Networks in various roles including Juniper Networks Strategic Alliance group with a focus on packet-based mobile networks. Earlier Peter was a member of the Juniper Networks Beta Engineering team, which is responsible for early field testing of new hardware products and software versions. Peter’s focus was on routing and control plane protocols. Before joining Juniper in 2000, Peter worked at Cisco Systems as a Consulting Engineer and at Ericsson. Peter has a degree in Systems and Information Technology from Mittuniversitetet (Mid Sweden University). 

He holds Juniper Networks Certificate Internet Expert (JNCIE) 48 and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) 3787.

Presentation given at Amsterdam SDN Group meetup on April 14, 2016 http://www.meetup.com/Amsterdam-SDN-Group/events/229703348/