Session 1.8d Update: Model-Driven DevOps for NetOps -- Transforming NetOps with Network Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Tracks
| Tuesday, November 15, 2022 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Nicholls Theatre |
Speaker/s
Mr Andrew Stewart
Senior National Strategist, Cybersecurity
Cisco Systems
ABSTRACT
Moving to a DevOps approach for Network Operations (NetOps) aligns with Defence’s DevSecOps goals for more rapid adoption of capabilities securely in the cloud and to the edge. Model-Driven DevOps provides NetOps with greater network agility with security and can deliver new capabilities to the edge. The network is fundamental to connect users, devices, applications, data, and services no matter where they reside—from edge to cloud; however, much of network administration has not changed meaningfully in 30 years. As digital services are delivered through adoption of DevSecOps for software development that focuses on services or applications, gaps and weaknesses are quickly identified in the network infrastructure. Network operators face increasing pressure to move faster – often at the sacrifice of fundamental network architecture and security best practices. This challenge demands a cultural shift – requiring a DevOps mindset with a focus on network infrastructure – “DevOps for NetOps.” Moving to a DevOps approach for NetOps improves network fighting agility/maneuverability and can helping mitigate threats/risks—enabling NetOps to occur at machine speed and, most importantly, be an enabler for Mission Transformation.
BIOGRAPHY
Andrew D. Stewart is a National Security and Government Senior Strategist for Cybersecurity at Cisco Systems, Inc. He works across Cisco’s Global Government practice but focuses primarily on National Defense and Intelligence. He has been with Cisco for the last 4 years after retiring from almost 30 years in the U.S. Navy where he last served as the Chief of Cyber Operations for Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. TENTH Fleet. Andy also served as the Commanding Officer and Program Manager for Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group (NCWDG) / Commander, Task Force 1090, responsible for the Navy’s Cyber Warfare operations and innovation enterprise for rapid capabilities development and ACAT-II program of record. During his tenure, NCWDG received the 2016 National Security Agency Director’s Trophy. He is a graduate of the Sellinger School of Business, Loyola University Maryland and the Cybersecurity and Policy Executive Program from the Harvard Kennedy School. He is also a graduate from the Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA, the United States Naval Academy, the National Defense University, and the Naval War College.
ABSTRACT
Moving to a DevOps approach for Network Operations (NetOps) aligns with Defence’s DevSecOps goals for more rapid adoption of capabilities securely in the cloud and to the edge. Model-Driven DevOps provides NetOps with greater network agility with security and can deliver new capabilities to the edge. The network is fundamental to connect users, devices, applications, data, and services no matter where they reside—from edge to cloud; however, much of network administration has not changed meaningfully in 30 years. As digital services are delivered through adoption of DevSecOps for software development that focuses on services or applications, gaps and weaknesses are quickly identified in the network infrastructure. Network operators face increasing pressure to move faster – often at the sacrifice of fundamental network architecture and security best practices. This challenge demands a cultural shift – requiring a DevOps mindset with a focus on network infrastructure – “DevOps for NetOps.” Moving to a DevOps approach for NetOps improves network fighting agility/maneuverability and can helping mitigate threats/risks—enabling NetOps to occur at machine speed and, most importantly, be an enabler for Mission Transformation.
BIOGRAPHY
Andrew D. Stewart is a National Security and Government Senior Strategist for Cybersecurity at Cisco Systems, Inc. He works across Cisco’s Global Government practice but focuses primarily on National Defense and Intelligence. He has been with Cisco for the last 4 years after retiring from almost 30 years in the U.S. Navy where he last served as the Chief of Cyber Operations for Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. TENTH Fleet. Andy also served as the Commanding Officer and Program Manager for Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group (NCWDG) / Commander, Task Force 1090, responsible for the Navy’s Cyber Warfare operations and innovation enterprise for rapid capabilities development and ACAT-II program of record. During his tenure, NCWDG received the 2016 National Security Agency Director’s Trophy. He is a graduate of the Sellinger School of Business, Loyola University Maryland and the Cybersecurity and Policy Executive Program from the Harvard Kennedy School. He is also a graduate from the Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA, the United States Naval Academy, the National Defense University, and the Naval War College.
