Secure Connectivity for Critical Telecom Infrastructure
Success Story: Secure Connectivity for Critical Infrastructure at a Global Leader in Telecommunications
1. The Challenge: Security and Flexibility in Critical Environments
The client required a deployment of 4G LTE industrial routers for the management of isolated stations. The environment presented complex technical challenges:
- Extreme Security Requirements: Need for full isolation (VLANs), centralized authentication (TACACS+), log auditing and out-of-band (OOB) access protocols.
- Integration Complexity: Management of multiple devices at the same site sharing default IP addresses, requiring advanced Port Mapping and network segmentation solutions.
- Custom Hardware: The standard router on the market was not enough; a technical evolution was needed to meet specific power supply regulations, physical port isolation and industrial robustness requirements.
2. The BAOSS Solution: Engineering and Direct Distribution
As the official Milesight distributor for Europe, BAOSS led the execution of the project, acting as the technical bridge between the manufacturer, the integrator and the end operator.
Our key contribution included:
- Technical Consulting: Translating the client’s security requirements into firmware and hardware technical specifications for the router’s development.
- Testing Laboratory: Internal validation of critical scenarios (VLAN segmentation, custom NAT/DNAT management through advanced firewall rules) before deployment on real mock-ups.
- Certification Management: Coordination of the product life cycle, from the prototype stage to final development, ensuring compliance with Telefónica’s corporate security regulations.
3. Results
- Custom Hardware Development: Delivery of a certified industrial router with 5 LAN ports, 1 WAN, serial ports (RS232/485) and isolated digital inputs, specifically designed to meet the technical specification.
- Security Compliance: Successful implementation of secure remote access schemes that isolate the router from the end elements, complying with the mobile operator’s strict network policies.
- Operational Efficiency: An agile way of working that enables BAOSS to guarantee quality, technical support and a continuous supply of equipment for the deployment of thousands of devices.
4. Why trust BAOSS?
BAOSS is not just a distributor; we are your official partner for Milesight in Europe. We offer:
- Direct factory access: Supply guarantee and the ability to influence the product development roadmap.
- Technical Expertise: The ability to understand and solve complex network, firmware and security problems that a conventional distributor cannot handle.
- Project Commitment: From tender to commissioning, we ensure the manufacturer meets the quality standards demanded by Tier 1 operators.
