Distributed IT environments require companies to overcome challenges related to application performance, connectivity and security across multiple physical locations including remote workers’ sites. From migration to the cloud and the shift in the work environment since the pandemic, networking and security teams are faced with increasing complexity. Many companies are […]
Why Your SASE Deployment Needs the Support of a Managed Services Provider
Secure access service edge (SASE) delivers converged networking and security solutions to lower risk without compromising performance. It utilizes tools such as zero trust network access (ZTNA), firewall as a service (FWaaS), software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), and secure web gateway (SWG) to achieve a host of benefits. Many managed […]
Supporting Your Network Security Strategy With Managed Security Services
It’s a challenge to keep pace with emerging security threats. Network security has become more complex with more teams working from remote locations, providing more opportunities for malicious actors to gain access to your resources. There are foundational steps you can put in place, plus emerging security solutions, but your […]
Combining Zero Trust Network Access and SD-WAN for Optimized Security and Performance
As pandemic-weary workers start to filter back into the office, few of them are making the trip on a daily basis. Instead, companies are embracing hybrid and work-from-anywhere models with employees working at home, at a branch location, or anywhere they can find a reliable internet connection. Zero trust network […]
Equipping Branch Network Security for the Cloud Era
With the internet of things (IoT), mobile users, and 5G applications adding complexity to an enterprise IT environment that is increasingly based in the cloud, branch network security is a priority for security teams. One of the biggest trends shaping how security teams address concerns is secure access service edge […]
Network Security Best Practices for Easing Threat Risks
There is no doubt that today’s networks are incredibly diverse and often go beyond single environments. And because each environment has unique standards, the diversity becomes even more complex. These are the challenges that IT personnel face when they look at improving their network security strategies. Workers put in their […]
What to Look for in Robust Network Security
Malware attacks are on the rise and devices that are part of the internet of things (IoT) are increasingly targeted. What are you doing with your network security strategy to keep your network out of harm’s way? It’s difficult enough to keep track of all the business-owned devices connected to […]
How to Approach Network Security in 2020
There are many benefits to carefully planning your security strategy in advance of launching your network. At the top of the list is the difficulty of securing a network after it has been created. Knowing your requirements, mapping functionality, and designing your management strategy so that it doesn’t become a […]
Security as a Service is the Antidote to Attack-Based Economic Woes
What was once just a spike in mobility access across organizations has now become a frenzy of additional interconnected devices thanks to the internet of things (IoT). Businesses have grown more vulnerable from their employees accessing the internet from new access points. More SMBs and localities are turning to Security […]
Mission Possible: Making Cloud Connections Mission-Critical Ready
A growing number of businesses are embracing the cloud when it comes to vital business applications. But one of the most important concerns that many businesses have is ensuring their cloud connection can fully support their mission-critical applications and workloads. Fortunately, there are a number of ways in which organizations […]