Transforming Network Security and Management with SDN
Client Overview
A mid-sized industrial equipment manufacturer based in Ulsan, South Korea, specializing in petrochemical plant systems and cryogenic gas storage solutions. The client sought to overhaul its legacy network to achieve secure, efficient, and centralized management.
Goals
- •Strengthen network security and control
- •Streamline network management
- •Implement user authentication and access control
- •Establish real-time asset and IP visibility
Challenges
- ✓All devices operated in a flat network with no authentication
- ✓High risk of unauthorized access and security breaches
- ✓Distributed switches made management difficult
- ✓Guest access required manual router installation
- ✓No centralized control over IP or asset tracking
Solution Overview
CoreEdge Networks proposed a complete network transformation using:
- •SDN switches for flexible and scalable switching
- •CSC (CEN-Smart-Controller) for centralized control and policy enforcement
- •Service-based VLANs to isolate traffic by user role
- •Modular architecture for easy future expansion
Implementation Process
01
Internal audit and analysis of current network issues
02
Identified limitations in asset visibility and access control
03
Evaluated SDN-based solutions across vendors
04
Selected CoreEdge SDN + CSC solution for rollout
05
Gradual deployment and policy optimization
Key Features Delivered
- ✓VLAN segmentation by role
- ✓Centralized switch management with CSC
- ✓Real-time device/IP monitoring
- ✓Policy-based user access control
- ✓Guest access without manual router setup
Results & Benefits
Stronger Security
Role-based segmentation and authentication reduced access risks.
Improved Efficiency
Centralized control simplified configuration, updates, and monitoring.
Reduced IT Workload
Eliminated repetitive tasks like guest router setup.
Clear Asset Visibility
IP and connection history tracking improved asset and device management.
Rapid Maintenance
Centralized fault handling enabled faster responses to network issues.
Client Quote
“CoreEdge Networks helped us transform a fragmented, unsecured network into a fully managed,
secure environment with room for future scalability.”