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Given these challenges, passive optical networks (PON) technology has emerged as a game-changing opportunity for the DoD to take a lead role in establishing more sustainable networking and achieve its green energy goals. Prioritizing the adoption of PON can lead to the creation of a secure, efficient, and environmentally resilient communications infrastructure. This paper emphasizes the numerous benefits of PON, including cost-effectiveness, improved network infrastructure and services, and support for various applications. By leveraging successful use cases and best practices from both civilian and military sectors, the DoD can maximize outcomes and position itself as a pioneer in sustainable networking. PON technology, widely utilized by major telecommunications service providers such as Verizon and AT&T, is transforming how data is transmitted over optical fiber networks. While commercial entities have already embraced this technology, the DoD currently lags in leveraging cutting-edge network technologies. Adopting PON can provide significant advantages, as it offers enhanced security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. It can reduce capital costs by up to 30-50% and operational costs by 50-70%, while also improving network infrastructure, services, trustworthiness, and speed. PON supports various applications like voice, video, wireless access, security, surveillance, building environmental controls, and automation using Power over Ethernet. PON technology uses a Layer-2 transport medium to deliver converged audiovisual and data services at gigabit speeds over a single strand of fiber to the user's location. Unlike traditional copper-based LAN, transitioning to a PON infrastructure does not require reconfiguration of clients or PCs. To gain a competitive edge, the DoD should aspire to integrate state-of-the-art commercial network technologies into its networks at the speed of relevance. This requires aligning telecommunications technology goals with environmental sustainability and proficient management of the application portfolio. By adopting PON technology, which is already employed by various industries such as by finance, hospitals, manufacturing, airports, solar farms, hotels, stadiums, schools, and utilities, the DoD can achieve this edge. By embracing innovative solutions, the DoD can establish a secure and efficient communications infrastructure that is technologically and environmentally sustainable and resilient, positioning itself as a pioneer in the field. This would not only benefit the DoD but also showcase the substantial impact of PON technology in telecommunications. Leveraging successful use cases and best practices from both civilian and military sectors, the DoD can maximize cost-effectiveness and results, driving transformative changes that benefit both sectors. Embracing PON: Technology for Environmentally Sustainable Military Networking The DoD seeks to enhance operational efficiency and maintain global dominance in national security, but utilizing sustainable and energy-efficient solutions in the military is also important, so much so that the DoD has spent over $100 million since 2010 on what are known as Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) fund projects. Cyber Defense eMagazine – August 2023 Edition 100 Copyright © 2023, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
Aligned with its commitment to environmental sustainability, the DoD has prioritized the adoption of PON technology in its Digital Modernization Strategy publication to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and promote eco-friendly alternatives. While some may argue that the reductions in energy consumption and waste from PON installation may not have a significant impact on the environment, using PON technology in the telecommunications mission is beneficial for the environment and enables other energy-saving capabilities like smart grid integration and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. By reducing our carbon footprint, PON enhances its sustainability contributions. Enhanced Efficiency: Network Reliability, Operational Savings, and Less Human Touch PON technologies offer enhanced efficiency, network reliability, operational savings, and less human touch, making them the future of networking resilience. These technologies align with the current administration's green energy goals and require less human intervention by eliminating the need for active electronic components. As a result, PONs are an ideal fit for military networking, delivering significant long-term savings. The capability of PONs to operate without active electronic components means they are less prone to failure and require less maintenance. This enhanced reliability results in high-speed internet connections of up to 40km, which is significantly further than traditional copper wire connections. Initiatives such as the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) aim to improve broadband infrastructure and access in underserved rural areas in the United States. These initiatives align with the broader concept of promoting Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) to bridge the digital divide and create economic growth opportunities in rural communities. The deep fiber design of PON technology offers four times better Ethernet density from a smaller footprint and reduced cabling, which continues to attract cable and telecom cooperatives. As a result, PON is an excellent choice for organizations pursuing sustainability and zero-trust initiatives. Thus, PON is an ideal fit for organizations seeking sustainable and cost-effective networking solutions. PON for the Military: Reduced Infrastructure, Unmatched Security PON is superior to traditional alternatives, particularly in military applications. One of its main advantages is that it can connect multiple users using a single optical fiber, thereby eliminating the need for copper cabling and bulky active equipment. This feature makes PON ideal for rapid deployment and mobility, making it perfect for military operations. In addition, PON offers physical layer security, which allows for the implementation of various security measures at different levels, ensuring HIPAA-compliant and PCIcompliant networks, and it has a lifecycle of 10 years or more. Although some critics claim PONs are vulnerable to cyber-attacks, implementing AES encryption and regularly updating security measures can substantially reduce the risk. PON operators must stay vigilant and continuously enhance security to stay ahead of emerging threats. PON technology provides a secure and low-emission solution by utilizing fiber optic cables to eliminate TEMPEST concerns. It includes Cyber Defense eMagazine – August 2023 Edition 101 Copyright © 2023, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
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