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The evolving landscape of network security in 2025

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New advances like SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) are helping network professionals keep pace. SD-WAN layered with AI has a role to play here. SD-WAN is primed to help with random changing data in motion encryption, as well as ensuring that not all packets in a single flow use the same part of the network.

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

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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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Busting 4 common SD-WAN misconceptions

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When organizations began to fully embrace both the work-from-anywhere (WFA) user model and multi-cloud strategies, IT leadership quickly realized that traditional networks lack the flexibility needed to support modern digital transformation initiatives. Below are four common myths about SD-WAN: SD-WAN causes latency : This is not true.

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Navigating the future: the rise of SD-WAN in India

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In the realm of Wide Area Networks (WANs), traditional routers have long been the backbone of network infrastructure, albeit with their limitations. However, a transformative technology known as Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is making significant waves in India and globally.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: DTC data strategy, starting up solo, insuretech growth versus risk

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How to evolve your DTC startup’s data strategy and identify critical metrics. ” How to evolve your DTC startup’s data strategy and identify critical metrics. 5 lessons from ‘Star Wars’ that can transform startup managers’ strategies and tactics. Thanks very much for reading, and have a great week!

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5 lessons from ‘Star Wars’ that can transform startup managers’ strategies and tactics

TechCrunch

In contrast to Yoda, Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi combined insight and action to preserve hope for the future. The Jedi Council sits in a literal ivory tower, sending Obi-Wan Kenobi on missions. Obi-Wan tracks down General Grievous on Utapau in Episode III. Be bold and decisive.

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Enterprise IT in 2014 – Under-the-Radar Challenges with WAN Bandwidth, BYOD, and XP Security

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Limited WAN Bandwidth. In a 2014 Next-Generation WAN Survey , 68 percent of respondents said demand for WAN bandwidth will increase over the next year. As the number of connected devices grows—from smartphones to tablets, and more—this strain on WAN bandwidth is inevitable.

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