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What features determine an SD WAN leader?

An SD-WAN leader is determined by its ability to offer path optimisation, next-generation security integrations, intuitive management dashboards and effective QoS configurations. While there are numerous features associated with SD WAN comparison, evaluation of the top/best leaders is typically focused on four main topics. In the majority of cases, clients are considering the move from MPLS to SD WAN with the intent of increasing agility by leveraging public cloud access. As we’ve written about

3 Dec 2021

What are the top 5 SD WAN challenges?

The top 5 Challenges of SD-WAN are: 1. How to select the right SD-WAN Vendor? 2. How do you trust the Internet to deliver SD-WAN performance 3. How do you secure SD-WAN? 4. How to deliver cost reductions to SD-WAN? 5. How to choose between DIY, Co-Managed or fully managed SD-WAN? The pace of digital transformation within the IT sector is putting significant strain on enterprise IT teams. There is a widespread drive to adopt next-generation technologies to meet the demands of remote

2 Dec 2021

What is SD-WAN NGFW (Next Generation Firewall)?

Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) is an advanced security feature integrated into SD-WAN to offer threat intelligence, application control, deep packet inspection and Zero Trust access. Businesses constantly evaluate new technologies against their organisational security policy to combat the latest threats and sophisticated attacks across branch office and remote users. One of the most commonly discussed security products is the next generation Firewall, known as NGFW. Next Generation Firewall se

2 Dec 2021

Which SD WAN vendors are available in AWS Cloud services?

SD-WAN vendors connect to AWS Cloud through Transit Gateway Connect, Direct Connect or traditional VPN. Transit Gateway Connect is becoming the optimal choice due to its scalability and simplified configuration options. The need to establish connectivity between geographically separated branches and offices has led to the rise of Software-Defined Wide Area Networks. The legacy solution for this was to rely on hardware appliances and expensive MPLS connections. Yet, SD WAN providers enable users

2 Dec 2021

What is the Gartner SD-WAN SASE security model?

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) model represents a fundamental shift in how enterprise networking and security are designed. Gartner first introduced this concept in 2019 to address the limitations of traditional, data-center-centric architectures. As UK enterprise organisations shift toward cloud-first strategies, the old model of backhauling traffic to a central hub has become inefficient - SASE solves this by converging software-defined networking with comprehensive cloud-delivered secu

2 Dec 2021

How does SD-WAN & SASE help my business?

SD-WAN with SASE helps simplify network management, security and agility through cloud-first architectures - enabling remote workforces. Why adopt SD WAN & SASE? A SASE solution combines WAN services with a range of security functions which include Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Businesses are facing a considerable challenge to decrease network complexity and cost at the same time as meeting

2 Dec 2021

It's not SD-WAN vs. SASE, but SD-WAN and SASE

SD-WAN and SASE are complementary - SD-WAN handles network access and performance, whilst SASE adds more advanced security features. Don't be confused by false choices: It's not SD WAN vs. SASE, but SD WAN and SASE. Many IT vendors are like the proverbial hardware store that only sells one kind of tool: when all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Such vendors compulsively frame issues in ways that inevitably paint their product or service as the ideal solution, typically gl

2 Dec 2021

SASE vendor comparison: Features and evaluation criteria

SASE combines SD-WAN with security features such as NGFW, SWG, CSAB and ZTNA. Introduction: SASE features and evaluation criteria The 2020 stampede to remote work has finally reversed into a slow migration of employees back to the office. However, IT’s reaction to the sudden dispersal of colleagues across hundreds of broadband connections and insecure home wireless networks fuelled two technologies that will long outlast the pandemic. First, SD-WAN proved indispensable at delivering enterpris

2 Dec 2021

Market Guide to Next-generation Firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS)

FWaaS combines next generation firewall features with cloud scalability. The migration of enterprise workloads to the cloud has fundamentally altered the requirements for network security. Traditional security models, which relied on a protected physical perimeter and hardware firewalls to control traffic, are no longer sufficient in an era of distributed applications and remote work. As organisations shift from internal systems to SaaS products and host custom applications on cloud infrastruct

1 Dec 2021

Who are the Top Managed Cloud Service Providers in the UK? (2026 Comparison)

Managed cloud service providers (MCSPs) manage the day-to-day operations of an organisation's cloud environment, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic business goals. As UK organisations continue to adopt cloud-first strategies, many find that the operational burden of managing complex infrastructure internally becomes a significant drain on resources. These providers offer the expertise and tools necessary to maintain security, performance, and cost-efficiency across public, p

30 Nov 2021

Market Guide to ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) Services

ZTNA is a security feature that replaces implicit trust and requires continuous verification in order to gain access to networked systems. For the second in Netify's series of security service market guides, we focus on zero-trust network access (ZTNA), which strengthens user and device authentication and authorisation by replacing static passwords with a cryptographically strong session - or transaction-based model. ZTNA rests on a strong foundation of network - and packet-based security where

30 Nov 2021

Who are the Top 10 Managed Security Service Providers?

The top ten managed security service providers are AlertLogic, Cato Networks, Masergy, Lumen, Trustwave, Verizon, Palo Alto, Cisco, FireEye and Open Systems. An Overview of 10 Managed Security Service Providers Leading the Way with SASE Solutions Advancements in technology coupled with the growth of cloud computing have sparked a game-changing revolution for businesses. At the same time, the rapid adoption of cloud-based and distributed models has resulted in increasing cyber risks. According

30 Nov 2021