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 […]
Network Automation and Other Developments Addressing the Dispersed Workforce
Supporting an ongoing hybrid work environment and its resulting distributed workforce is one of the biggest challenges for network teams. While virtual private networks (VPNs) offered a temporary solution following the shift to remote work, the network must adapt to provide the level of performance and security needed. One of […]
4 SD-WAN Trends to Follow
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) was significantly impacted by the events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. In early 2020, over 60% of companies said that they were initiating a roll-out of SD-WAN; but by late 2021, only 36% had deployed the network approach. This is according to new findings by Nemertes […]
Steps to Follow in Developing a Zero Trust Approach to Security
In the age of zero trust security strategies, utilizing a managed IT security provider has never had more value. Why rely on a trusted professional? First of all, you can’t establish a zero trust strategy using one specific product, which means you’re going to have to utilize multiple providers who […]
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 […]
3 Ways SD-WAN and ZTNA Can Support the Remote Workforce
In March 2020, the sudden shift to a remote workforce had IT teams scrambling to be sure their company’s employees had access to the resources they needed to do their jobs. Now, as businesses increasingly choose some type of hybrid work environment or allow remote options as a permanent solution, […]
Three Things to Get Right for SD-WAN Deployment Success
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) offers promises of simplicity to enterprises attempting to sort out the complexity of network needs in the cloud era. From scalability to traffic segmentation, visibility, and zero-touch provisioning, many see SD-WAN as the answer to infrastructure challenges. So why are so many SD-WAN deployments stalled […]
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 […]
Four Common SD-WAN Challenges
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is a popular infrastructure upgrade for enterprises investing in cloud solutions. Its improved visibility and management options as well as traffic segmentation help enterprise IT get a better handle on networking costs and application performance. SD-WAN is often billed as a zero-touch, automated technology, but […]
Four Strategies for Improving SD-WAN Security
Enterprises are gaining visibility, traffic segmentation, and better control of bandwidth through the use of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). Bolstering SD-WAN security is becoming a priority for enterprises, particularly if the SD- WAN solution was built without robust security features. SD-WAN provides a reliable connection, offering high-speed performance and […]
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