Seminole State College

Built a cybersecurity architecture and strategy for Seminole State College, balancing the needs of campus access, identity security, and data protection. The solution aligned risk management with academic operations and digital infrastructure to maintain security without disrupting learning. It became a foundational reference for scaling secure access as the institution grows.

This innovative solution was tailor-made for Seminole State College in Florida, addressing their distinct challenges with a personalized touch.

Facing unique hurdles, particularly concerning interconnectivity between their various locations and integration with the Florida Railway System, Seminole State College sought a solution that would meet their specific needs. While they already had connectivity via the AT&T ASE network, concerns about security, especially for Federal Grant-based experiments, persisted. Additionally, they recognized the underutilization of their existing carrier-based internet connections.

To address these challenges comprehensively, I embarked on a ground-up redesign of their network infrastructure. Implementing new primary, secondary, and tertiary connectivity, along with robust backup solutions utilizing 5G wireless technology, ensured a resilient network architecture. Dynamic routing was established, prioritizing the primary route via ASE circuits while seamlessly switching to alternate routes, such as regular internet connections or DSL lines, as necessary. Crucially, all traffic within the SDWAN network remained encrypted with top-tier 256-bit AES encryption throughout transit.

For Seminole State College, this solution represented the epitome of effectiveness and efficiency, meeting their requirements with precision and reliability.