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Robert Sturt

Cisco Umbrella: Professional vs Insight

Professional: Offers basic DNS-layer Security. Insight: Adds advanced enforcement, URL blocking, file inspection and improved visibility. Without diving deep into the technicalities just yet, Cisco’s Umbrella solution provides customers with a first line of defence against threats on the internet. All traffic is first sent through Umbrella, which acts

What are the differences between Fortinet vs Palo Alto?

Fortinet provides a cost-effective, integrated solution with LAN, WAN, and wireless capabilities, while Palo Alto offers premium security-focused products with advanced threat detection, cloud-centric tools and higher costs. Every organisation must be able to keep up with the rapid increase in technological demands, such as; remote working, lower latency and

Netify Market Guide to CASB Services

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) enhance cloud application security with features like visibility, data protection, threat mitigation and compliance. The Netify Market Guide to CASB Services What is CASB? A persistent theme in our market guide series to security services has been a significant change in enterprise plans for provisioning

How to compare SD-WAN features vs business needs?

When comparing SD-WAN features, businesses should consider the solutions ability to route traffic based on application type, security offerings, wireless support, throughput, form factors, provider experience and support/managed services. It has only been a few years since SD WAN arrived to transform Wide Area Networks from restrictive Layer 3

What is the business case for SD-WAN services?

The business cases for SD-WAN include (but are not limited to): Cost efficiency by leveraging cheaper connections, Flexibility for remote, mobile, hybrid or temporary setups, Enhanced Security, Improved regulatory compliance options, Simplified management, for cloud, legacy and multi-branch networks. In technology, we are surrounded by acronyms and buzzwords. One that

How to select your next WAN provider?

To select your next WAN provider, you should evaluate both your current and future network requirements. Consider potential deployment challenges, budgets, regulatory issues and performance thresholds that must be met. Selecting your next WAN provider can be a very involved process, but by carefully examining your business requirements and desires

Which SD-WAN vendors are available in Azure Cloud services?

The SD-WAN vendors for Azure Cloud are: 1. Barracuda 2. Check Point 3. Cisco Meraki 4. Citrix 5. CloudGenix (Prisma SD WAN) 6. Fortinet 7. HPE Aruba 8. NetFoundry 9. Nuage/Nokia 10. Open Systems 11. Palo Alto Networks 12. Riverbed Technology 13. Silver Peak (HPE) 14. VMware SD WAN

What are the Pros and Cons of SD-WAN?

SD-WAN offers cost savings, greater flexibility, security and integrations with cloud applications. However there can be some issues with inconsistent QoS over public internet, variable vendor capabilities and higher equipment costs. First, the pros of SD WAN: * Public cloud adoption is growing fast, SD-WAN providers are well aligned to meet

The Top MDR Providers for UK Enterprises: 2026 Vendor Comparison

The 10 best Managed Detection and Response (MDR) vendors are: 1. FireEye Mandiant Managed Defence MDR 2. IBM QRadar Network Insights 3. Cato Networks MDR 4. Masergy MDR 5. Versa Networks MDR 6. ExtraHop MDR 7. Lumen Managed Endpoint Detection and Response 8. Alert Logic Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

What are the advantages & disadvantages of SD-WAN?

SD-WAN offers organisations greater cost efficiency, agility, visibility and recovery capabilities. However, SD-WAN can face challenges with inconsistent security management and limitations compared to MPLS for SLA-driven applications. Perhaps the most difficult aspect when understanding the advantages and disadvantages of SD WAN is actually the marketing from service providers. In