RINGS Res Net Integrated Next Generation Solution Educause

RINGS (Res. Net Integrated Next Generation Solution) Educause Security Professionals Conference 2006

What is Rings • Developed at the University of Kansas • Open Source! • Deals with: – Registration – Security – System Management – Staff Management

What is RINGS • Integration with Remedy Trouble Ticket System • Billing System for Voice and Cable Services

Registration • ANSR DHCP (Advanced Network Services Registry) • Web Based Process • Activation (Rings Security Analyzer) • Network Based Security Measures

ANSR DHCP • • Open Source! LDAP Based Java Core OS Detection

Rings Web • • Authentication Activation Policy Information and Quiz Receipt

For Windows Platforms • • OS Detection Windows Update Configuration Windows Patch Levels Anti-Virus Software Install (setup for Sophos) • Virus Free Scan • IP Address Detection • Configure and Enable Windows Firewall

Mac and Linux • OS Check • Anti-Virus Software Install • IP Address Detection

Network Security Measures • • Nessus Scans IDS IPS Rings Security Event Processor

Rings Management • Administrative Tools • Deactivation and Reactivation • Cable Television and Voice Services

Deactivations and Reactivations • • Automated (Triggered) Partially Automated (requested) Non Registered Devices (requested) Notifications

Resources • University of Kentucky Resnet www. resnet. ku. edu • NTS website www. nts. ku. edu • RINGS Source Forge www. sf. net/projects/rings • ANSR Source Forge www. sf. net/projects/ansr • RINGS presentations www. resnet. ku. edu/opensource