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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

Market Guide to Secure Web Gateways (SWG)

SWG enhance content filtering precision, forming a key component of SASE frameworks. What are Secure Web Gateways? All firewalls filter content and the most advanced, like the Next Generation (NGFW) products we reviewed in our first market guide, go beyond basic IP and port ACLs and Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to provide some degree of application layer (L7) protection. However, even the best firewalls are blunt instruments when trying to control web applications since they are tunnelled wit

29 Nov 2021

uCPE: What is it and how does it contribute to SD WAN?

uCPE replaces legacy CPE with a single, virtualisation-capable device, enabling cost-efficient deployment for both SD WAN and SASE. What is uCPE? uCPE, which is an acronym for Universal Customer Premises Equipment, was designed to replace legacy hardware Customer Premises Equipment, or CPE. Previously, network functions and services had to be stored on physical Edge devices, known as CPE. These hardware devices were typically installed in any of the clients locations, such as a data centre,

29 Nov 2021

Who are the Top 10 Managed Network Security Companies in the UK?

The top ten managed security service providers are Alert Logic, Cato Networks, Masergy, Lumen, Trustwave, Verizon, Palo Alto, Cisco, FireEye, and Open Systems. Managed network security is a service category where a third-party provider takes responsibility for operating and monitoring network-layer security controls on behalf of an organisation. This article covers specific technical areas including firewall management, IDS and IPS monitoring, DDoS mitigation, web application firewalls and netw

23 Nov 2021

What's the difference between Cisco SD-WAN vs Meraki SD-WAN?

Cisco SD-WAN offers customisation and scalability for complex enterprise needs. Meraki SD-WAN delivers simplicity and cloud-focused management for branch and remote setups. I tend to think of Cisco SD-WAN as more of a typical product from the 1990's. Of course this isn't the case but the product is really one of the last 'highly configurable' products left when compared to the majority of SD-WAN solutions. If I was to give you one take-away from this comparison article, it would be simply this:

15 Nov 2021

What is the use case for HPE Aruba (Silver Peak) SD WAN?

HPE Aruba SD-WAN is ideal for large enterprises that need optimised WAN, orchestration and integration with top-tier security providers. The management interface is incredibly comprehensive, coupled with powerful features that support a use case for medium to large Enterprise network requirements. HPE Aruba is known for WAN optimisation which is both comprehensive in respect of features and highly configurable. We recommend HPE Aruba as a vendor which suits the need of larger organisations with

27 Apr 2021