CASE STUDY security measures , mitigates risk and provides a comprehensive insight into the health of our overall digital systems .
The main objectives of the network strategy are to provide reliable network services that form a stable foundation for operational success , evaluate and streamline network systems to make technology easier to build , deliver , support and facilitate the integration of domains across the entire MoJ organisation . We prioritise fundamental principles like Cloud First , Secure-by-Design , Wi-Fi First , Internet First and the integration of a Zero Trust security model .
so they exactly know where there is an issue in the network and what to fix .
Mist AI-driven tools like Marvis can step in and help solve problems . “ If there ’ s a bad cable or port flapping , we can fix it before it hurts the user experience ,” he said .
Looking ahead , the Ministry of Justice expects to gain even more value from the Juniper network . “ We are delivering great user experiences and there is so much more possible with the intelligence in Juniper Mist ,” said Ramanan .
Nava Ramanan , Deputy Director for Digital Infrastructure and Security Operations at the UK Ministry of Justice , discusses the project in more detail .
What was the driving force behind needing to modernise your wired and wireless digital infrastructure and why did you turn to Juniper Networks for the answer ?
Given the extensive scope of our infrastructure , we have a diverse vendor ecosystem providing various network and security capabilities . Our journey towards implementing a cloud-based Wi-Fi solution commenced with Juniper Mist AI . We began working with Juniper Networks as a part of managed service initiatives to implement wireless connectivity in prisons and probation facilities across the UK . We have successfully implemented Juniper Wi-Fi in over 15 prisons and the implementation continues to grow . Additionally , Juniper switching solutions have been integrated with wireless technology in over 400 of our probation sites .
How do your staff and prisoners benefit from wired and wireless experiences ?
1 . Learning and self-development
Enhancing digital literacy for learning and personal development stands out as a clear win for both wired and wireless facilities . By offering digital platforms in prisons – be it individual , personal laptops wired or wireless in cells or educational spaces – inmates gain access to modern technology services , enabling them to retrain and acquire new skills that can be applied upon their release , fostering a more positive future for them . This strategy not only encourages financial responsibility but also creates opportunities for employment post-release . Notably , this initiative is very effective and sees a high participation rate .
The MoJ is a large and complex organisation which has a strong reliance on digital communications . When we introduced the Justice Digital Strategy , the vision was to change the user experience of services provided by the MoJ . We set out to make them simpler , faster and better for everyone . Within my team , we ’ ve crafted a network strategy and technology roadmap to achieve our objectives for both our internal staff and the public . This method not only supports managing technical issues but also enables better interoperability , fortifies
2 . Rehabilitation and well-being
Enabling a regulated network capability permits prisoners to engage with wellness content as well as pertinent information and activities . This content is filtered and empowers them to manage their own time through controlled and self-service elements . Broadened access to digital services throughout the prison correlates with heightened feelings of wellbeing among the prisoner community . Inmates note
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