SZ-ACL

[Type]: Network Security
[Language]: Python
[Focus]: ACL Management

Overview

An advanced Access Control List (ACL) management system designed for Ruckus SmartZone enterprise networks. SZ-ACL provides both CLI tools and a web interface to automate the complex task of ACL rule generation, validation, and deployment while providing intelligent conflict detection and resolution capabilities.

This project addresses the critical challenge of maintaining secure, efficient network policies at scale, combining security best practices with automation to reduce human error and improve network performance.

Now available as a web application: The SZ-ACL tool is deployed on Google Cloud Platform and accessible at szacl.neuralconfig.com, providing a user-friendly interface for managing Layer 3 Access Control Policies without CLI expertise.

Key Features

Web Interface

User-friendly web app deployed on Google Cloud for easy ACL management

Bulk Operations

Support for CSV import/export and bulk policy creation across network segments

Wildcard Support

Template-based ACL creation with wildcard replacement for multi-site deployments

Rate Limiting

Firewall profile configuration with integrated rate limiting capabilities

Technical Implementation

The ACL management system provides efficient Layer 3 Access Control Policy management for Ruckus SmartZone controllers through REST API interactions. Key technical features include:

  • REST API Integration: Direct communication with Ruckus SmartZone controllers
  • Wildcard Support: Template-based rule creation with IP address substitution for multi-site deployments
  • Bulk Operations: CSV and JSON-based policy creation and management
  • Policy Lifecycle: Create, retrieve, update, and delete operations for ACL policies
  • Firewall Profile Management: Integrated management of firewall profiles with rate limiting
  • Clean-up Utilities: Tools for removing test and temporary configurations

The system provides both CLI and web interfaces for policy management, supporting standardized configurations across multiple sites while maintaining flexibility for site-specific requirements.

Security Innovation

This project streamlines ACL management for enterprise networks by providing intuitive tools for policy creation and deployment. The wildcard substitution feature enables consistent security policies across multiple sites while reducing configuration errors and administrative overhead.

Technology Stack

Python 3.11+ Google App Engine Ruckus SmartZone API Requests CSV/JSON Processing Cloud Deployment

Enterprise Impact

SZ-ACL demonstrates expertise in:

  • Security Architecture: Designing systems that enforce security policies at scale
  • Performance Engineering: Optimizing critical network path operations
  • Automation: Reducing manual configuration errors significantly
  • Compliance: Built-in support for SOC2, PCI-DSS requirements
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