Proposal/ Network Eye: Cyber Security Center(CSC): Providing a Zero Trust Architecture - for the retail environment architected by AIMLUX.ai. Combining: [1. VLCM, 2. Cyberspatial, 3. HPE Aruba Networking, and 4. Proofpoint]
Create a "Defense-in-Depth" trifecta. While HPE secures the network, and Proofpoint protects the people and data, Cyberspatial provides the visual command center that links them all together.
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Network Eye- Combines four entities working together in a modern retail stack/ with end-end AIMLUX.ai Architect Engineer (AE):
1. The Foundation: HPE Aruba Networking (Financial Data) (Managed by VLCM.com )
AIMLUX.ai a premier partner, VLCM.com deploys HPE Aruba Networking to provide the "Connectivity Fabric" for the store-core.
Infrastructure: Aruba CX switches and Wi-Fi 7 Access Points handle high-density traffic from POS systems, guest Wi-Fi, and IoT sensors.
Zero Trust: VLCM.com implements Aruba ClearPass to ensure only authorized devices (like a store-issued inventory scanner) can join the network.
The Data Source: This infrastructure generates massive amounts of telemetry and packet data, which is the "fuel" for Cyberspatial.
2. The Intelligence Layer: Cyberspatial (Teleseer)
Cyberspatial takes the complex, invisible data from the HPE network and turns it into a 3D Digital Twin.
Visualizing the "Store Edge": By analyzing PCAPs (packet captures) from Aruba switches, Cyberspatial builds a 3D map of every device in the store. If an IoT camera is communicating with an unauthorized server, it appears as a glowing red line in the 3D model, making it obvious to a VLCM engineer.
Shadow IT Discovery: In retail, employees often plug in unauthorized devices (like a personal Wi-Fi router in the breakroom). Cyberspatial’s passive discovery identifies these hidden risks without disrupting store operations.
Audit Readiness: Retailers must comply with PCI-DSS. Cyberspatial can visually prove that the "Payment VLAN" is truly isolated from the "Guest Wi-Fi VLAN," which is much more effective than showing an auditor a spreadsheet of IP addresses.
3. The Human & Data Guard: Proofpoint Partnership
While HPE and Cyberspatial focus on the "pipes" and "devices," Proofpoint focuses on the "people" (the cashiers, managers, and corporate staff).
Identity-Centric Defense: Proofpoint identifies "Very Attacked People" (VAPs) in the retail organization.
Cross-Platform Integration: When Proofpoint detects a credential theft attempt via email, that "compromised identity" risk can be correlated with network behavior in Cyberspatial.
Example: If Proofpoint flags a manager's account as compromised, and Cyberspatial shows that manager’s laptop is suddenly trying to access the store's vault controller via the Aruba network, the system can trigger an automated lockout.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Proofpoint prevents sensitive customer credit card data from leaving via email or cloud apps, while Cyberspatial ensures that same data isn't being exfiltrated through hidden network "tunnels."
4. The VLCM.com "Single Pane of Glass" Strategy
VLCM.com acts as the glue, integrating these technologies so a retailer doesn't have to manage three separate silos:
Deployment: VLCM.com engineers use Cyberspatial during the initial setup of an HPE network to "verify the terrain"—ensuring every AP and switch is correctly mapped and secure before the store opens.
Ongoing Monitoring: VLCM can offer a Managed Security service where they use Proofpoint to stop phishing and Cyberspatial to monitor the physical network health in real-time.
Summary of Roles:
| Component | Primary Function | Retail Benefit |
| HPE Aruba | Physical Connectivity & Zero Trust | Ensures 100% uptime for POS and guest Wi-Fi. |
| Proofpoint | Email, Identity, & Data Security | Prevents ransomware and "Business Email Compromise" (BEC). |
| Cyberspatial | 3D Visual Network Intelligence | Finds hidden threats and simplifies complex troubleshooting. |
| VLCM | Solution Architect & Partner | Design, implementation, and 24/7 expert support. |
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