As Gartner defines it, WAN Edge Infrastructure is a class of networking technology that provides connectivity to distributed IT resources. Whether those resources are in data centers, public clouds or delivered as SaaS applications, connectivity is delivered through a combination of hardware and software that works to provide reliability and security to the network. What
Webinar: Securing a Remote Workforce
For financial institutions, the shift to remote workforce has put a strain on both staff and technology. In the past, banks used to conduct all their operations exclusively in offices. It was the place where the vault was located, where customers came to sign documents and where their work applications resided. Now, tools like Slack,
ZTNA for Banking
While many are familiar with the advantages and challenges of VPN for remote user access, many are less familiar with Zero Trust network access (ZTNA). For those who don’t know, ZTNA is the next-generation VPN solution for high-security and compliance organizations that require high productivity from remote staff. Because of its security and compliance focus,
Zero Trust Puts On Its CAEP
No one in the world of enterprise security is denying the super powers of Zero Trust. More secure, more flexible, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound…. Ok, I got wires crossed on that last one, but the point is that regardless of who you talk to, most everyone agrees that Zero Trust
Identity is the Heart of SASE
SASE architectures allow IT to deliver networking and security to all locations, applications and users. This happens through tight integration of networking and security delivered through a single cloud platform. But one of the fundamental elements of SASE is its identity-based policy framework. The identity of users, groups, and devices is the foundation of how
The Limitations of SD-WAN
Secure access service edge (SASE) is currently a popular approach to network security, but many are still uncertain about the most effective way to implement it, particularly given the limitations of SD-WAN. SASE marries network functionality with security to bring policy-driven inspections and protections to every facet of an enterprise IT environment. At the heart of
Building PoPs for Secure Access Service Edge
The IT landscape has changed. Networks centralized around a data centre no longer make sense when applications are served from the cloud and users are working from remote locations. The internet has become a staple of enterprise networks but brings along security concerns that can no longer be solved with on-premise security appliances. Secure access
SASE and the Electric Vehicle Revolution
When electric cars first began gaining popularity, traditional car companies thought they could easily replicate them and didn’t devote much time to develop a competing product. You could argue some still have their head in the sand, but we’ll reserve that topic for another blog. What the traditional car companies were reluctant to realize was
Benefits of Integrating Identity and Network Access for Security and Compliance
The term “identity-based networking” refers to the concept of an end user’s identity being tied to the network services they are allowed to receive for Security and Compliance. The initial implementations of this concept can be seen in ubiquitous network services such as 802.1x. Wireless networks have been applying the basics of identity-based networking to
Cloud, Mobility and the Rise of SASE
The rise of SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is transforming the way networking and security are delivered, eliminating the challenges of managing today’s distributed environments. SASE integrates SD-WAN, zero-trust remote user access, and cloud-delivered security, allowing for security solutions to be delivered from any location and managed from the cloud. This approach simplifies infrastructure by
Zero Trust and the Software-Defined Perimeter
The workplace has never been more exposed to security risk than it is today. Even before staff was forced to work from home, employees were on the road, accessing diverse applications from planes, hotel rooms, and coffee shops. To ensure productivity and business continuity, IT teams have been tasked with ensuring that these applications are
WireGuard for the Enterprise
For those who follow all things networking, or keep tabs on the evolution of Linux, the word WireGuard can elicit feelings of excitement and curiosity. For those who don’t geek out on such things, you may not be as familiar with the word. Wireguard is a new approach to VPN technology. After years of frustration