DDI for IoT Automate management, unify control and strengthen security of connected devices. Coping with Scale and IP Transformation As millions of IoT devices come online driven by 5G, Telco, utility companies, and other businesses are migrating to IP networks. Manual efforts that address IoT device management simply won’t scale and are dogged by errors, duplication, and amplified security risks. Solutions for efficiently managing IP addresses must be implemented to prevent network teams from becoming overwhelmed by manual tasks, to make efficient use of network resources, and, importantly, to preserve the security of the network itself. To cope effectively with IoT, automation using DNS-DHCP-IP Address Management (DDI) has therefore become vital. How DDI Enables IoT DDI automation & policy-enforced provisioning/deprovisioning accelerates time to market for IoT projects. It eliminates misconfigurations, and enhances security. Global visibility across all networks from a single pane of glass helps IoT device management and control, and is the first point of detection for security breaches including prevention of botnet activity. Complete Visibility with Automatic Detection and Source of Truth Repository Using IPAM as the network source of truth for IP data gives administrators a global accurate view of what is connected to their network. Any IoT device joining is automatically detected by the DHCP service and the IPAM updated accordingly, offering zero touch provisioning as well as protection against shadow IT. Unified Management, Network Automation and Optimization IoT projects tend to be sizable, so management at scale is imperative. Huge numbers of devices will normally require IP addresses, thus considerations include address assignment, management, and configuration automation. This can be achieved only via an intelligent, automated, IPv6-ready DDI solution that ensures network availability for low, variable, or peak traffic demand through capacity optimization. Better Device Control with Policy-Driven Management EfficientIP DDI solutions go beyond assignment and automation, by enabling policy driven management. An example usage would be for smart cities, where in an IP-based street lighting roll-out the DNS naming convention would enable location of the devices to improve control and maintenance. Strengthened IoT Security Against DNS Hijacking and Data Theft To enhance end-user protection, SOLIDserver DNS servers support DNSSEC for securing the integrity of all answers. In the case of IoT data security, this can be critical for avoiding DNS hijacking (e.g. for connected vehicles) and data theft breaches (e.g. for healthcare devices). The DNS servers also allow ciphering of the data traffic through DNS over HTTPS or DNS over TLS. Mitigate Botnet Activity with Intelligent Access Control Making use of filtering policies combined with deny/allow lists, SOLIDserver DNS helps compensate for IoT security risks by controlling which apps or infrastructure components each IoT device is allowed to access, This helps reduce attack surface, so threats such as large traffic botnets can be mitigated, improving breach containment for combating DDoS attacks and preventing lateral movement of threats. Request A Demo of IoT Solutions See how EfficientIP DDI can complement IoT projects firsthand. Get Started Integrated DDI Solution Benefits for IoT From time and cost savings, to augmenting IoT security, SOLIDserver DDI brings an array of benefits for highly-scalable IoT deployment and management projects. Simplified IoT device management Automatic detection of devices and storage in central IPAM repository Proven time and cost savings Decreasing TCO by up to 75% and management time by up to 80%. Enhanced network reliability & resource optimization Error-free configurations, free up addresses no longer being used Strengthened IoT device security Detect Shadow IoT, prevent IoT being used as threat vector by botnets Increased scalability and deployment velocity Fast IPv4/IPv6 deployments for millions of devices through user-friendly wizard and DDI orchestration. Products To help you deploy your IoT with confidence, SOLIDserver offers the following innovative network management and IoT security features. SOLIDserver™ DDI Highly scalable critical DNS-DHCP-IPAM services providing vital benefits for the agility, reliability, and security of your network infrastructure. Explore NetChange Device/switch/router discovery and automated switch configuration: policy-based, highly visible, secure, reversible, delegable, and auditable. Explore Client Query Filtering Security solution which combines DNS filtering with deny/allow lists and microsegmentation to improve app access control for Zero Trust strategies Explore Key Resources To learn more about how SOLIDserver DDI enables IoT initiatives, take a look at the following resources. Solutions Documentation DDI for 5G Infrastructures Explore Webinars App Access Control: Leveraging Allow Lists for DNS Defense Explore Solutions Documentation Improving App Access Control with DNS Client Query Filtering Explore View All Resources Simplify & Secure Your Network When our goal is to help companies face the challenges of modern infrastructures and digital transformation, actions speak louder than words. Request A Demo
