Field Communications Security: How Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) Enhances Network Integrity for Utilities
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Overview:
Field operations in utilities are increasingly reliant on connected mobile assets—ranging from SCADA systems and telemetry sensors to rugged laptops, IP cameras, and real-time monitoring tools. With this growing complexity comes a critical need for secure, segmented networking across remote and mobile environments.
Join Aviat Networks for a focused webinar on how Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) technology strengthens mobile communications security in industrial field deployments:
- Isolates and secures traffic: Create virtual routers for each application—ensuring that sensitive operational data (e.g., SCADA traffic or safety system telemetry) remains isolated from less critical services like remote video feeds or general internet access.
- Reduces the attack surface: Contain potential threats within individual VRF instances to prevent lateral movement and minimize the impact of breaches.
- Enables independent policy
- Control: Apply tailored security policies (ACLs, QoS, etc.) to mission-critical networks while maintaining flexibility for auxiliary systems.
- Supports multi-tenancy: Manage overlapping IP address spaces across different sites or contractors without relying on NAT or complex readdressing.
- Prevents route leakage and misconfiguration: Ensure clean separation between operational zones and corporate networks, reducing risk and simplifying troubleshooting.
By delivering Layer 3 segmentation similar to VLANs at Layer 2, VRF is a powerful tool for building resilient, secure, and scalable field networks. Whether you’re managing mobile connectivity for substations or vehicles, this session will offer actionable insights into how VRF supports operational integrity and cybersecurity.
Who Should Attend:
- IT and network professionals in electric, water, natural gas and public utilities
- Field operations and infrastructure managers
- System integrators and industrial solution architects
- Anyone involved in mobile router deployment or industrial network security
SPONSORED BY
SPEAKER
John Yaldwyn
Sr. Director of PLM Access Products,
Aviat Networks
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