• Convergence Security Journal
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.3-8
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• 2023

Multi-domain optical transport networks are not fundamentally interoperable and require an integrated orchestration mechanism and path provision mechanism at the entire network level. In addition, ensuring network survivability is one of the important issues. MPLS-TP (Multi-Protocol Label Switching-Transport Profile) defines various protection/recovery methods as standards, but does not mention how to calculate and select protection/recovery paths. Therefore, an algorithm that minimizes protection/recovery collisions at the optical circuit packet integrated network level and calculates and sets a path that can be rapidly protected/recovered over the entire integrated network area is required. In this paper, we proposed an algorithm that calculates and sets up a path that can be rapidly protected and restored in a T-SDN network composed of multiple ring-mesh topology.

• Review of KIISC
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.65-74
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• 2014

최근 네트워크 시장의 큰 화두가 되고있는 SDN(Software-Defined Network)은 OpenFlow를 활용한 차세대 네트워크 기술로 각광받고 있다. 아직까지의 SDN은 초기단계에 이르고 있으나 현재의 네트워크 산업이 가지는 한계점을 근본적으로 변화시킬 수 있는 기술로 상당한 잠재력이 내재되어 있다. 특히 SDN 기술을 보안 측면에서 이용하게 되면, 기존의 IDS/IPS 제품의 대응 범위를 게이트웨이에서 엔드 포인트까지의 인프라 전반으로 확장시킬 수 있다. 또한 유연한 트래픽 경로 재설정을 통한 DoS나 DDoS 공격에도 효과적으로 대비할 수 있다. 이에 따라 OpenFlow 및 SDN의 기술 분석과 보안 측면에서의 이용 가능성에 대해 기술하고자 한다.

• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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• v.28 no.12
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• pp.105-114
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• 2023

In this paper, we propose a deployment and operation scheme of UxNB network toward mobile IAB. By operating a UxNB network based on SDN(Software Defined Network), UxNBs are deployed in areas where mobile communication services are desired. After deploying UxNB in the service area, IAB can be set up to perform mobile communication services. For this purpose, this paper first proposes a UxNB Network Controller consisting of a UAV Controller and an SDN Controller, and proposes the necessary functions. Next, we present a scenario in which a UxNB network can be deployed and operated in detail step by step. We also discuss the location of the UxNB network controller, how to deliver control commands from the UAV controller to the UxNB, how to apply IAB for UxNB networks, optimization of UxNB networks, RLF(radio link failure) recovery in UxNB networks, and future research on security in UxNB networks. It is expected that the proposed UxNB Network Controller architecture and UxNB network deployment and operation will enable seamless integration of UxNB networks into Mobile IAB.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.264-284
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• 2021

As the next-generation network architecture, software-defined networking (SDN) has great potential. But how to forward data packets safely is a big challenge today. In SDN, packets are transferred according to flow rules which are made and delivered by the controller. Once flow rules are modified, the packets might be redirected or dropped. According to related research, we believe that the key to forward data flows safely is keeping the consistency of flow rules. However, existing solutions place little emphasis on the safety of flow rules. After summarizing the shortcomings of the existing solutions, we propose FRChain to ensure the security of SDN data forwarding. FRChain is a novel scheme that uses blockchain to secure flow rules in SDN and to detect compromised nodes in the network when the proportion of malicious nodes is less than one-third. The scheme places the flow strategies into blockchain in form of transactions. Once an unmatched flow rule is detected, the system will issue the problem by initiating a vote and possible attacks will be deduced based on the results. To simulate the scheme, we utilize BigchainDB, which has good performance in data processing, to handle transactions. The experimental results show that the scheme is feasible, and the additional overhead for network performance and system performance is less than similar solutions. Overall, FRChain can detect suspicious behaviors and deduce malicious nodes to keep the consistency of flow rules in SDN.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2018.10a
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• pp.181-184
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• 2018

최근 주목 받고 있는 소프트웨어 정의 네트워크(SDN: Software-Defined Networks)는 기존 네트워크 운용의 비효율성과 복잡성을 근본적으로 해결하기 위해 등장한 개방형 네트워크 인프라이다. SDN 시스템이 점차 상용화, 개방화 되는 시점에서, 내재되어있는 보안적 위협을 줄이기 위하여 효율적이고 자동화된 취약점 탐지의 필요성이 대두되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 자동화된 소프트웨어 테스트 기법 중 하나인 퍼즈테스팅이 SDN에 적용되어야 할 이유를 살펴보고자 한다. 또한, 기존에 관련된 연구의 분석을 통해 현재 학계의 연구동향을 파악하고 앞으로의 연구 방향성을 제시한다.

• Journal of Information Processing Systems
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.801-817
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• 2021

Network virtualization technologies have played efficient roles in deploying cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and 5G network. We have conducted a survey on network virtualization technologies, such as software-defined networking (SDN), network functions virtualization (NFV), and network virtualization overlay (NVO). For each of technologies, we have explained the comprehensive architectures, applied technologies, and the advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, this paper has provided a summarized view of the latest research works on challenges and solutions of security issues mainly focused on DDoS attack and encryption.

• Convergence Security Journal
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• v.16 no.7
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• pp.3-11
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• 2016

With repid development of optical networking technology, Software-Defined Network (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV), high performance networking service, collaboration platform that enables collaborative research globally, drastically National Research Network (NRN) including Internet Service has changed. Therefore we compared and analyzed several world-class NRNs and took a view of future development strategy of the NRN. Also we suggest high speed security environment in super high bandwidth network with 40Gbps and 100Gbps optical transmission technology, network separation of NRN with Science DMZ to support high performance network transmission for science big data, building security environment for last-mile in campus network that supports programmability of IDS using BRO framework.

• Journal of Internet Computing and Services
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• v.16 no.6
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• pp.47-55
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• 2015

The conventional dynamic routing methods in Software Defined Networks (SDN) set the optimal routing path based on the minimum link cost, and thereby transmits the incoming or outgoing flows to the terminal. However, in this case, flows can bypass the middlebox that is responsible for security service and thus, thus the network can face a threat. That is, while determining the best route for each flow, it is necessary to consider a dynamic service chaining, which routes a flow via a security middlebox. Therefore, int this paper, we propose a new dynamic routing method that considers the dynamic flow routing method combined with the security service functions over the SDN.

• Convergence Security Journal
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.19-23
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• 2016

The design, management, and operation of network infrastructure have evolved during the last few years, leveraging on innovative technologies and architectures. With such a huge trend, due to the flexibility and significant economic potential of these technologies, software defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) are emerging as the most critical key enablers. SDN/NFV enhancing the infrastructure agility, thus network operators and service providers are able to program their own network functions (e.g., gateways, routers, load balancers) on vendor independent hardware substrate. They facilitating the design, delivery and operation of network services in a dynamic and scalable manner. In NFV, the management and orchestration (MANO) orchestrates other specific managers such as the virtual infrastructure manager (VIM) and the VNF Manager (VNFM). In this paper, we examine the contents of these NFV MANO systematically and proposes a security system in a virtualized environment.

• The Journal of Korea Institute of Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.81-87
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• 2020

Recently, the network configuration is being rapidly changed to enable easy and free network service configuration based on SDN/NFV. Despite the many advantages and applications of SDN, many security issues such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are being constantly raised as research issues. In particular, the effectiveness of DDoS attacks is much faster, SDN is causing more and more fatal damage. In this paper, we propose an entropy-based technique to detect and mitigate DDoS attacks in SDN, and prove it through experiments. The proposed scheme is designed to mitigate these attacks by detecting DDoS attacks on single and multiple victim systems and using time - specific techniques. We confirmed the effectiveness of the proposed scheme to reduce packet loss rate by 20(19.86)% while generating 3.21% network congestion.