RINGS (ResNet Integrated RINGS (ResNet Integrated Next Generation Solution) Next Generation Solution)

Educause Security Professionals Educause Security Professionals Conference 2006Conference 2006

What is RingsWhat is Rings

• Developed at the University of Kansas

• Open Source!

• Deals with:– Registration– Security– System Management– Staff Management

What is RINGSWhat is RINGS

• Integration with Remedy Trouble Ticket System

• Billing System for Voice and Cable Services

RegistrationRegistration

• ANSR DHCP (Advanced Network Services Registry)

• Web Based Process

• Activation (Rings Security Analyzer)

• Network Based Security Measures

ANSR DHCPANSR DHCP

• Open Source!

• LDAP Based

• Java Core

• OS Detection

Rings WebRings Web

• Authentication

• Activation

• Policy Information and Quiz

• Receipt

For Windows PlatformsFor 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 LinuxMac and Linux

• OS Check

• Anti-Virus Software Install

• IP Address Detection

Network Security MeasuresNetwork Security Measures

• Nessus Scans

• IDS

• IPS

• Rings Security Event Processor

Rings ManagementRings Management

• Administrative Tools

• Deactivation and Reactivation

• Cable Television and Voice Services

Deactivations and ReactivationsDeactivations and Reactivations

• Automated (Triggered)

• Partially Automated (requested)

• Non Registered Devices (requested)

• Notifications

ResourcesResources

• 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