Labeling gateway for compartmented multi-operator network elements over heterogeneous network

Abstract

The present invention provides adequate service virtualization and compartmentalization in Network Management Systems for heterogeneous Network Elements to provide interoperability. It introduces a generic mediation layer that can be added to each Network Element that does not provide a network compartmentalization model that is compatible with the one used by the Network Management System. The mediation layer acts as a reverse proxy for the Network Management System to provide an operator with transparent access to an appropriate Management Service. The present invention is also instrumental in providing a high level of security in such hybrid networks.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of network management, more specifically, to a highly secure network management system for a network of heterogeneous network units through separation and virtualization technology. Background technique [0002] Early systems and methods introduced the use of mandatory access controls to enforce strong separation between network management system operators. They also propose mechanisms for carrying partition-related information over the network, thereby allowing the partitioning of a set of hosts to be extended. [0003] Such mechanisms are highly relevant to network management systems, as they can be used to transparently extend across the entire network, defining partitions for network management system operators. This extension enables strong information flow control among operators, providing each operator with a specific view of the network through service virtualization. [0004] The invention disclosed in co-...

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Consequently, virtualization and separation of services across managed networks becomes difficult due to the heterogeneous nature of such networks, which leads to interoperability issues

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