1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 **Show Notes:** In this episode, Bryan sits down with experts Austin Hawthorne and Michael Kowal from Nile to unpack the intriguing topic of networking as a service. Dive into the discussions that span from defining the technology to its market implications and challenges. **Topics Covered:** - Introduction to Networking as a Service: &amp;nbsp; - Defined as tech always ready for business needs without complexities and costs. &amp;nbsp; - Other definitions including broadband, outsourcing IT, and managed services. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Market Expectations: &amp;nbsp; - Influence of cloud adoption disrupting the market. &amp;nbsp; - Need for alignment of spend based on business performance. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Challenges: &amp;nbsp; - For incumbent vendors to adjust due to tech debt, customer, and market demands. &amp;nbsp; - Complexity of delivering network as-a-service compared to other as-a-service offerings. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Speed Benefits: &amp;nbsp; - Frequent software upgrades, faster fixes, and reduced failure radius. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Network Deployment: &amp;nbsp; - Standardizing approaches for predictive outcomes. &amp;nbsp; - Secure networking involving zero trust and RADIUS. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Automation &amp;amp; Configuration: &amp;nbsp; - Addressing underlying complexities before introducing automation. &amp;nbsp; - Reducing bugs through streamlined testing and the concept of a digital twin. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Vendor Challenges: &amp;nbsp; - Existing codebase sizes, feature support, and delay in fixes and new features. &amp;nbsp; - Documenting profiles for new QS features and identifying bug dependencies. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Security Aspects: &amp;nbsp; - Approaches to network edge security. &amp;nbsp; - Challenges between security and network teams. &amp;nbsp; - The trade-off between risk, complexity, and cybersecurity insurance. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Zero-Trust Principles: &amp;nbsp; - Challenges with implementing dynamic ACLs, roles, and more. &amp;nbsp; - Importance of encryption, authorization, and enforcement. &amp;nbsp; - Limitations of traditional networking setups using VLANs. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Firewalls: &amp;nbsp; - Machine-to-machine traffic and security benefits. &amp;nbsp; - Local switching and RADIUS and DHCP server roles. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Network Access Control (NAC): &amp;nbsp; - Definition and implementations. &amp;nbsp; - SSO as a form of NAC and Zero Trust constructs for the network layer. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Nile Network: &amp;nbsp; - Payment models and Proof of Value (POV) offerings. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Network Implementation &amp;amp; Automation: &amp;nbsp; - Benefits of automation over manual approaches. &amp;nbsp; - Introduction of soft bots and Nile service block. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; - Closing Notes: &amp;nbsp; - Visit the show's website, rate, and review the episodes, and reach out with questions, comments, or suggestions. --- **Links:** - Nile Secure - www.nilesecure.com - Join the Discord - discord.conft.show - Driven - www.driven.tech Thanks for tuning in to Conf T with your SE! If you found this episode informative and entertaining, please consider rating and reviewing our show on your favorite podcast platforms. Your support helps spread the word! Conf T with your SE http://conft.show <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28018188/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28018188