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(This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/mother99/jacksonholdingcompany.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114As the old joke goes . . . \u2018you do it carefully!\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n As part of the U.S. Federal Government\u2019s journey to net zero, the Department of Defense (DoD) will transition its non-combat vehicle fleets to ele\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n As the old joke goes . . . \u2018you do it carefully!\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n As part of the U.S. Federal Government\u2019s journey to net zero, the Department of Defense (DoD) will transition its non-combat vehicle fleets to electric vehicles (EVs). It will likely be one of the largest single-owner fleet transitions worldwide, operating across various vehicle types, functions, locations, and operating conditions. In such an undertaking, there will be many design and implementation decisions, including those considering network connections and security.<\/p>\n Through our global experience with EV-Charging connectivity solutions<\/a>, we at Cisco have seen the importance that customers place on the ease of operations, management, and security. As such, we have developed and validated solutions that are simple, scalable, and flexible, with a focus on operations processes that are both field and operations center friendly.<\/p>\n Centralized network device management and asset operation capabilities can eliminate the need for manual asset tracking and reduce inconsistencies in deployed configurations. Cisco EV-Charging<\/a> solutions support a wide range of scenarios \u2013 major facilities that support large-scale, centralized EV fleet charging; distributed moderate-scale charging sites; small, remote sites that host only a few vehicles; and third-party commercially operated sites that may be used periodically by drivers traveling from point-to-point.<\/p>\n On the main installation, at-scale fleet-level charging solutions typically connect over Operational Technology (OT) networks via ruggedized industrial gateways, routers, and switches<\/a> for edge compute capability and to connect large numbers of charge points at a single site over fiber. From the security perspective, Cisco Zero Trust<\/a> solutions can extend your enterprise Information Technology (IT) and into your Operational Technology (OT) security posture and provide visibility to every point of connection.<\/p>\n For more on solutions for securing your IT and OT networks see commentary by Cisco\u2019s Andy Stewart on Zero Trust for Government Networks<\/a> and see Steve Vetter\u2019s blog on the Necessity of IT and OT Alignment for Better Mission and Business Outcomes<\/a>. For even more, see our OT network visibility solutions \u2013 Cyber Vision<\/a>.<\/p>\n So, let\u2019s look at who will typically be involved in EV-Charging deployment discussions and highlight key considerations for design and implementation that will inform network architecture design and feature selection to help ensure security and operational availability.<\/p>\n Virtually any EV-Charging solution design, implementation, operation and sustainment planning will include a range of stakeholders, including those representing the interests of the mission operations community, the vehicle operations and management community, the civil engineering community, networking operations community, and the sustainability community office.<\/p>\n For the mission operations community, decisions on phasing and implementation may be influenced by operational tempo. For example, there may be, in the force training cycle, periods in which there is little tolerance for mission continuity disruption such as a training period that precedes an \u2018on-call period\u2019 and, on the other hand, there may be periods such as a \u2018reset period\u2019 that may have a reduced mission impact. Beyond these enterprise stakeholders, the conversation can, in some cases, go further to include interfacing with municipal local, state, and national authorities.<\/p>\n With that as an overview, it is time to get started \u2013 let\u2019s work together to implement secure connectivity solutions for your mission-aligned EV-Charging solution! We understand that transforming non-combat vehicle operations to EVs can be an important part of your journey to net zero. So, capitalize on global EV-Charging connectivity deployment experience with Cisco and our partners to leverage best practices and our Cisco Validated Designs.<\/p>\n For more information on Cisco and EV-Charging Solutions, see:<\/p>\n Connected EV Charging Network \u2013 Cisco<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0In support of the U.S. Department of Defense\u2019s move towards net zero, Cisco offers EV-Charging solutions that prioritize simplicity, scalability, and security. These solutions streamline operations, enhance cybersecurity, and ensure a smooth transition to electric vehicles across diverse vehicle types and locations.\u00a0\u00a0Read More<\/a>\u00a0Cisco Blogs\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n As the old joke goes . . . \u2018you do it carefully!\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n As part of the U.S. Federal Government\u2019s journey to net zero, the Department of Defense (DoD) will transition its non-combat vehicle fleets to ele\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n As the old joke goes . . . \u2018you do it carefully!\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n As part of the U.S. Federal Government\u2019s journey to net zero, the Department of Defense (DoD) will transition its non-combat vehicle fleets to electric vehicles (EVs). It will likely be one of the largest single-owner fleet transitions worldwide, operating across various vehicle types, functions, locations, and operating conditions. In such an undertaking, there will be many design and implementation decisions, including those considering network connections and security.<\/p>\n Through our global experience with EV-Charging connectivity solutions<\/a>, we at Cisco have seen the importance that customers place on the ease of operations, management, and security. As such, we have developed and validated solutions that are simple, scalable, and flexible, with a focus on operations processes that are both field and operations center friendly.<\/p>\n Centralized network device management and asset operation capabilities can eliminate the need for manual asset tracking and reduce inconsistencies in deployed configurations. Cisco EV-Charging<\/a> solutions support a wide range of scenarios \u2013 major facilities that support large-scale, centralized EV fleet charging; distributed moderate-scale charging sites; small, remote sites that host only a few vehicles; and third-party commercially operated sites that may be used periodically by drivers traveling from point-to-point.<\/p>\n On the main installation, at-scale fleet-level charging solutions typically connect over Operational Technology (OT) networks via ruggedized industrial gateways, routers, and switches<\/a> for edge compute capability and to connect large numbers of charge points at a single site over fiber. From the security perspective, Cisco Zero Trust<\/a> solutions can extend your enterprise Information Technology (IT) and into your Operational Technology (OT) security posture and provide visibility to every point of connection.<\/p>\n For more on solutions for securing your IT and OT networks see commentary by Cisco\u2019s Andy Stewart on Zero Trust for Government Networks<\/a> and see Steve Vetter\u2019s blog on the Necessity of IT and OT Alignment for Better Mission and Business Outcomes<\/a>. For even more, see our OT network visibility solutions \u2013 Cyber Vision<\/a>.<\/p>\n So, let\u2019s look at who will typically be involved in EV-Charging deployment discussions and highlight key considerations for design and implementation that will inform network architecture design and feature selection to help ensure security and operational availability.<\/p>\n Virtually any EV-Charging solution design, implementation, operation and sustainment planning will include a range of stakeholders, including those representing the interests of the mission operations community, the vehicle operations and management community, the civil engineering community, networking operations community, and the sustainability community office.<\/p>\n For the mission operations community, decisions on phasing and implementation may be influenced by operational tempo. For example, there may be, in the force training cycle, periods in which there is little tolerance for mission continuity disruption such as a training period that precedes an \u2018on-call period\u2019 and, on the other hand, there may be periods such as a \u2018reset period\u2019 that may have a reduced mission impact. Beyond these enterprise stakeholders, the conversation can, in some cases, go further to include interfacing with municipal local, state, and national authorities.<\/p>\n With that as an overview, it is time to get started \u2013 let\u2019s work together to implement secure connectivity solutions for your mission-aligned EV-Charging solution! We understand that transforming non-combat vehicle operations to EVs can be an important part of your journey to net zero. So, capitalize on global EV-Charging connectivity deployment experience with Cisco and our partners to leverage best practices and our Cisco Validated Designs.<\/p>\n For more information on Cisco and EV-Charging Solutions, see:<\/p>\n Connected EV Charging Network \u2013 Cisco<\/a>Solutions for EV-Charging at Any Scale within the Mission Context<\/h2>\n
\nIntegration with operations can help ensure that field technicians can easily deploy and manage these devices without requiring Information Technology (IT) support on site.
\nConnectivity solutions can incorporate visibility solutions, giving both the IT and EV charging teams tools to monitor physical and cybersecurity over deployed equipment.<\/p>\n
\nAcross the main installation and\/or its satellite locations, distributed sites support a moderate number of charge points connected to the main installation OT networks via ruggedized, industrial switches over existing backhaul (DSL, fiber, or cellular).
\nAt the edge, low-demand locations typically connect to the main installation OT networks using Cisco secure, mobility solutions (Umbrella<\/a>, Secure Client<\/a>, and Secure Endpoint<\/a>) leveraging charge point hosted cellular modems.
\nFor connections via third party EV-Charging points, the same Cisco secure mobility solutions can connect with your organically-hosted EV-Charging Management System or to your preferred service provider via a locally available connectivity solution.<\/p>\nWho will be in the Conversation?<\/h2>\n
\nFor the vehicle operations and maintenance community, the decisions on phasing and implementation may be location\/utilization-based priority. For example, does the effort begin with distributed vehicle fleet (i.e. those vehicles that primarily park and operate in specific areas of the base) or does the transition begin with the concentrated vehicle fleets (i.e. those that park and operate from a defined area such as the motor pool or functional centers of operations)?
\nFor the civil and electrical engineering community, it may be important to outline the implementation strategy \u2013 will it be a single-phase effort across the entire installation, a zone-based phasing stepping through defined areas on a priority basis, or will it be function-based phasing (i.e. base support, logistics, operations) on a scale or impact basis? Lastly, consideration must be given to the electrical requirements and the timeframe required to secure necessary power upgrades<\/em><\/strong>.
\nFor the network operations community, mission operations, mission support, and installation infrastructure considerations are typically key drivers in EV-Charging connectivity planning. Beyond connectivity, network operations teams will generally consider mission alignment for access control, segmentation, asset visibility, network operations, security oversight, and prioritization strategies.
\nFor the sustainability community, a priority will likely be orchestrating the conversations among stakeholders and coordinating the formation of a funded program that can meet requirements across the full range of stakeholders with an implementation plan that can meet future mission requirements while driving towards net zero goals.<\/p>\nGetting Your EV-Transition Journey Started<\/h2>\n
\nConnect Your EV Charging Network with Cisco IoT<\/a>
\nReliable Connectivity for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging \u2013 Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\nSolutions for EV-Charging at Any Scale within the Mission Context<\/h2>\n
\nIntegration with operations can help ensure that field technicians can easily deploy and manage these devices without requiring Information Technology (IT) support on site.
\nConnectivity solutions can incorporate visibility solutions, giving both the IT and EV charging teams tools to monitor physical and cybersecurity over deployed equipment.<\/p>\n
\nAcross the main installation and\/or its satellite locations, distributed sites support a moderate number of charge points connected to the main installation OT networks via ruggedized, industrial switches over existing backhaul (DSL, fiber, or cellular).
\nAt the edge, low-demand locations typically connect to the main installation OT networks using Cisco secure, mobility solutions (Umbrella<\/a>, Secure Client<\/a>, and Secure Endpoint<\/a>) leveraging charge point hosted cellular modems.
\nFor connections via third party EV-Charging points, the same Cisco secure mobility solutions can connect with your organically-hosted EV-Charging Management System or to your preferred service provider via a locally available connectivity solution.<\/p>\nWho will be in the Conversation?<\/h2>\n
\nFor the vehicle operations and maintenance community, the decisions on phasing and implementation may be location\/utilization-based priority. For example, does the effort begin with distributed vehicle fleet (i.e. those vehicles that primarily park and operate in specific areas of the base) or does the transition begin with the concentrated vehicle fleets (i.e. those that park and operate from a defined area such as the motor pool or functional centers of operations)?
\nFor the civil and electrical engineering community, it may be important to outline the implementation strategy \u2013 will it be a single-phase effort across the entire installation, a zone-based phasing stepping through defined areas on a priority basis, or will it be function-based phasing (i.e. base support, logistics, operations) on a scale or impact basis? Lastly, consideration must be given to the electrical requirements and the timeframe required to secure necessary power upgrades<\/em><\/strong>.
\nFor the network operations community, mission operations, mission support, and installation infrastructure considerations are typically key drivers in EV-Charging connectivity planning. Beyond connectivity, network operations teams will generally consider mission alignment for access control, segmentation, asset visibility, network operations, security oversight, and prioritization strategies.
\nFor the sustainability community, a priority will likely be orchestrating the conversations among stakeholders and coordinating the formation of a funded program that can meet requirements across the full range of stakeholders with an implementation plan that can meet future mission requirements while driving towards net zero goals.<\/p>\nGetting Your EV-Transition Journey Started<\/h2>\n
\nConnect Your EV Charging Network with Cisco IoT<\/a>
\nReliable Connectivity for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging \u2013 Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n