The world is interconnected by computer networks, which have become critical to the operation of a broad range of devices and services. Preserving the integrity and security of network equipment such as routers, switches and firewalls is essential to maintaining reliability and integrity of network services. Network infrastructure must implement strong protection mechanisms to defend against sophisticated attacks against infrastructure and connected devices.
Network equipment has some properties that are unique to network equipment, which include:
Network Equipment Work Group is focused on requirements and use cases, and is providing security best practices, recommendations and specifications to enhance security and privacy for application of Trusted Computing technology in network infrastructure. The work group also provides analysis, use cases and advice to other work groups where network equipment knowledge is needed to achieve viable security and privacy protection.