There have been significant changes affecting the network perimeter. No longer definable by traditional boundaries within company headquarters, IT security teams need new ways to secure company assets while providing access to employees. Many are using zero trust security to shore up cyber security. There are many factors that have […]
Comparing the Benefits of SASE and SSE
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why SASE Might Be Best Accessed Through an MSP
The traditional network perimeter has long vanished, making way for an expanded network that includes mobile, remote, and cloud solutions and users, as well as internet of things (IoT) devices and an array of digital resources. In order to address the unique security challenges of this expanding network perimeter, companies […]
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 […]
Making a Case for Zero Trust SD-WAN Security
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) has emerged over the last decade to allow better distribution of network resources across geographically dispersed companies and their brand locations. While this approach has delivered a solution to the complexity and costliness of supporting cloud solutions, SD-WAN security remains a challenge. Securing SD-WAN faces […]