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The importance of integrating security in planning and implementing SD-WAN

CIO

One area that merits attention is software-defined WAN or SD-WAN. Along with the rise of SD-WAN is the growing use of edge devices, which are now targeted by threat actors. SD-WAN entails using multiple connections, which results in more potential attack points for hackers.

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What’s next for network firewalls?

CIO

Firewalls have come a long way from their humble beginnings of assessing network traffic based on appearance alone. Here are six predictions for the future of the firewall. For example, a typical NGFW now may be equipped with firewalling, SD-WAN, a Wi-Fi controller for SD-Branch, an Ethernet controller, and zero-trust functionality.

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The Role of SD-WAN in Securing the Expanding Network Perimeter

CIO

Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) is one of the most rapidly adopted technologies of the past decade. According to a recent study published by Dell’Oro Group, the worldwide sales of SD-WAN technologies are forecasted to grow at double-digit rates over each of the next five years to surpass $3.2 billion in 2024. Key considerations.

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Why “café-like branches” are the latest buzz among CIOs

CIO

Unlike legacy systems that rely on implicit trust to connect employees and devices to the network, zero trust ensures that no device or user is trusted by default, regardless of whether theyre in the office, at home, or working from a remote satellite office. However, companies still on legacy systems like VPNs faced significant roadblocks.

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Secure Your 5G Business Transformation

Palo Alto Networks

At the same time, IT and OT are coming together, creating new opportunities for efficiency, productivity and agility between traditionally siloed systems. Critical Infrastructure A global oil and gas exploration and production company, with offices in remote locations, decided to centralize its SCADA systems.

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New Innovations in PAN-OS 9.1: SD-WAN and More

Palo Alto Networks

At Palo Alto Networks, we have always believed in bringing integrated innovations to market with our Next-Generation Firewall. PAN-OS 9.1 , the latest release of the software that powers our Next-Generation Firewalls, continues that tradition. . SD-WAN for comprehensive branch security. SD-WAN for Comprehensive Branch Security.

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Versa raises $120M for its software-defined networking and security stack

TechCrunch

Through partnerships with service providers, Versa connects users to apps in the cloud or data centers with security layered on top — like data loss prevention tools and gateway firewalls.

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