Cisco Integrated Domain support in its latest release of Cisco DNA Center and SD-WAN vManage boost SD-WAN security. Credit: CIS Cisco has upgraded two of its core software programs to make it easier for enterprise customers to secure cmapus network and WAN-connected resources. Cisco has introduced what it calls Integrated Domain, which combines the domain controllers of Cisco DNA Center and Cisco SD-WAN vManage to tie together network connectivity between the two domains as well as ensuring security-policy consistency end-to-end, according to Justin Buchanan, Cisco director of product management, security policy and access. It also allows the consolidation of functions within the Cisco SD-Access domain to coexist with that of the Cisco SD-WAN domain on a single device, further consolidating and simplifying the operation, Buchanan said. DNA Center and SD-WAN vManage control and manage campus LAN communications and SD-WAN connectivity, respectively. DNA Center includes support for automation, virtualization, analytics and assurance, security, and Internet of Things connectivity. SD-WAN vManage collects data including network telemetry from Cisco vEdge devices, event alerts, and performance data from SD-WAN-connected resources. In a blog about the new features, Buchanan stated that the hand-off between the two domains is typically the LAN/WAN boundary. “The Integrated Domain approach consolidates the SDA [Software Defined Access] border and control-plane functions on to the Cisco SD-WAN edge router, Buchanan wrote. “Cisco DNA-Center integrates with vManage to exchange information about Virtual Private Networks in SD-WAN, and seamlessly map them to SD-Access Virtual Networks on the LAN. Cisco DNA Center also configures the SD-Access portion of the configuration that is pushed on to the Cisco SD-WAN edge routers by vManage.” SD-Access automatically configures network devices via DNA Center. The most significant piece of the integration is that it automates connectivity between DNA Center and the vManage operators, Buchanan said. Customers could do that in the past but it required a lot of manual work, and a lot of customers didn’t do it because of the complexity, Buchanan said. The Integrated Domain uses a Scalable Group Tag (SGT), which defines common network-security policies and specifies end-point privileges across the virtual network to automatically ensure group-based policy consistency and enforcement, Buchanan said. Use cases for Integrated Domain include secure branch-office connectivity and the ability to segment support for remote IoT devices. Customers with lots of hybrid workers will find it useful as well because policies can be set centrally to ensure access to the right cloud or data-center resources, Buchanan said. Integrated Domain support can be enabled through the most recent release of DNA Center software, version 2.2.3 and SD-WAN vManage 17.6, which are available now. Related content analysis At RSA, Cisco unveils Splunk integrations, Hypershield upgrades At RSA Conference 2024, Cisco announced plans to integrate its XDR platform and Splunk’s SIEM, bolster its Hypershield AI-native security architecture, and add to its Duo access-protection software. By Michael Cooney May 06, 2024 5 mins Network Management Software Network Security Networking how-to Download our Zero Trust network access (ZTNA) enterprise buyer’s guide From the editors of Network World, this enterprise buyer’s guide helps network and security IT staff understand what ZTNA can do for their organizations and how to choose the right solution. By Josh Fruhlinger and Steve Zurier May 06, 2024 1 min Network Security Enterprise Buyer’s Guides news Network jobs watch: Hiring, skills and certification trends What IT leaders need to know about expanding responsibilities, new titles and hot skills for network professionals and I&O teams. By Denise Dubie May 06, 2024 6 mins Careers Data Center Networking feature IBM’s bets on AI and hybrid cloud pay off Three key differentiators of IBM’s AI and cloud offerings are cross-platform automation, integration with multiple clouds, and tie-ins to IBM professional services. By Jeff Vance May 06, 2024 9 mins Hybrid Cloud Network Management Software Cloud Computing PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe