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Infoblox enables rapid automation of core network services for data centres
Infoblox Inc , the network control company that provides Actionable Network Intelligence , has announced new updates to its Network Identity Operating System ( NIOS ) platform enabling organisations to automate core services and data centres such as Red Hat Ansible in order to rapidly deploy network and security services via the cloud .
Connecting your on-premise NIOS based solutions with Infoblox ActiveTrust Cloud , a SaaS based DNS security solution , extends protection against the loss of data or the spread of malware for devices everywhere .
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This native integration eliminates the need for endpoint agents or separate virtual machines to integrate with Infoblox cloud security services , making it a seamless solution . Organisations can now take advantage of a hybrid solution for DNS security that :
• Leverages on-premises data for easy identification of end hosts associated with security incidents detected in the cloud
• Utilises network context data for better prioritisation and faster threat remediation
• Enables a unified and complete lifecycle view of device activity both on premise and roaming
Kanaiya Vasani , vice president of SaaS and Business Development at Infoblox , said : “ As more organisations look to the cloud to achieve operational efficiency and scale , Infoblox is connecting its network platform for core services directly to the cloud . With these latest enhancements , Infoblox is offering a true hybrid model for security , without having to deploy proxies everywhere or use endpoint agents . The enhancements enable faster response to incidents detected by ActiveTrust Cloud , through on-premises ecosystem integrations for network wide remediation .”
To connect enterprise devices , applications and services , organisations rely on a range of core network services . These include Domain Name System ( DNS ), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ( DHCP ), IP Address Management ( IPAM ), Network Time Protocol ( NTP ) and Trivial File Transfer Protocol ( TFTP ).
Disruptions to these essential services , in the era of the Digital Transformation , can carry significant consequences , including losses in productivity , customers , sales and revenue . If these services are inadequately secured , the company network and data may be at risk from cyberthreats .
Kanaiya Vasani , vice president of SaaS and Business Development at Infoblox
Additionally , for organisations that are investing in cloud and embracing data centre automation , Red Hat Ansible Automation includes Infoblox NIOS modules that help enable customers to automate additional workflows and management processes .
Once automated , organisations can expose Infoblox automations via Ansible Tower for programmatic execution , auditing and job scheduling . The Ansible integration automates NIOS administrative tasks , helping to save time and money , while also helping to reduce errors . Managing hosts , virtual machines ( VM ) and the associated network infrastructure becomes more efficient , effective and repeatable .
“ The Ansible modules for Infoblox enable Ansible users to fully automate the request , assignment , and release of IP addresses and related details via Infoblox , as well as manage DHCP and DNS configurations programmatically ,” said Justin Nemmers , general manager of Ansible at Red Hat .
“ An IT administrator can use an Ansible Playbook to more easily automate administrative tasks that will save time and money while also reducing human errors . Automating hosts , VMs , and core network services is a requirement in the modern world of cloudenabled organisations and for those transforming traditional data centre management .” •
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