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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 The Network Union's series of security service market guides, we focus on zero-trust network access (ZTNA), which strengthens user and device authentication and

Who are the Top 10 Managed Security Service Providers?

The top 10 Managed Security Service Providers are: 1. AlertLogic 2. Cato Networks 3. Masergy 4. Lumen 5. Trustwave 6. Verizon 7. Palo Alto 8. Cisco 9. FireEye 10. Open Systems An Overview of 10 Managed Security Service Providers Leading the Way with SASE Solutions Advancements in technology coupled with

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)

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

Who are the Top 10 Managed Network Security Providers?

The top 10 Managed Security Service Providers are: 1. Alert Logic 2. Cato Networks 3. Masergy 4. Lumen 5. Trustwave 6. Verizon 7. Palo Alto 8. Cisco 9. FireEye 10. Open Systems Security has become one of the core requirements of any technological solution as the ever evolving threat landscape

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

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. What is the use case for HPE Aruba SD WAN? The management interface is incredibly comprehensive, coupled with powerful features that support a use case for medium to large Enterprise network

How to compare SD WAN Direct Internet Access (DIA)

Direct Internet Access (DIA) enhances SD-WAN performance with symmetrical speeds, SLAs, making it ideal for enterprises prioritising uptime and application quality over cost-effective broadband options. When IT teams consider their options across SD WAN deployments, direct Internet access is a fundamental component that will impact uptime and application performance across

How to compare SD WAN underlay service providers

When comparing SD-WAN underlay providers, organisations should consider all available options against performance, reliability, SLA needs and whether a single-ISP or multi-ISP strategy is more applicable for business needs. Whilst businesses are increasingly adopting Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions to meet the growing demands on network infrastructure, the

The top 10 SD-WAN benefits you need to consider

The top 10 benefits of SD-WAN are: 1. Public Cloud Access 2. Leveraging Internet Services 3. Multi-Cloud Capabilities 4. Integration with SASE 5. Traffic Prioritisation 6. Simplified Deployment 7. Enhanced Remote Access 8. Network Optimisation 9. Advanced Reporting Capabilities 10. Cost Efficiency Why IT Decision Makers Need to Understand SD-WAN