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NetworkComputing.com recently released an article, Avoid These Five Common SD-WAN Deployment Mistakes, discussing common SD-WAN deployment pitfalls. Matt Kimpel, Magna5’s director of IT engineering and SD-WAN expert, commented about one aspect that many organizations look past: security.
A software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) is a virtual WAN architecture that enables enterprises to rely on a combination of connections—including MPLS, LTE, and broadband Internet—to link users to critical applications. SD-WAN is used to connect widely dispersed branch offices to enterprise networks to improve application performance, business productivity and reduce IT costs.
However, sometimes existing and newly needed network security functions are overlooked during the implementation process.
“The organization is opening the door to threats if the SD-WAN solution lacks security capabilities, such as next-generation firewall functions,” Kimpel noted.
Here’s a rundown of the top pitfalls:
Magna5 has been recognized by Enterprise Security Magazine as a 2021 Top Managed Security Services Company.
Magna5 is recognized in Enterprise Security Magazine’s special edition – Top 10 Managed Security Provider 2021. Read the inspiring article featuring Matt Kimpel, Magna5 Director of Cybersecurity and Engineering.
With the emergence of “killware,” Magna5 urges all its customers to spring into action to ensure their networks are secure. Here are five ways we can help.
NetworkComputing.com recently released an article, Avoid These Five Common SD-WAN Deployment Mistakes, discussing common SD-WAN deployment pitfalls. Matt Kimpel, Magna5’s director of IT engineering and SD-WAN expert, commented about one aspect that many organizations look past: security.
A software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) is a virtual WAN architecture that enables enterprises to rely on a combination of connections—including MPLS, LTE, and broadband Internet—to link users to critical applications. SD-WAN is used to connect widely dispersed branch offices to enterprise networks to improve application performance, business productivity and reduce IT costs.
However, sometimes existing and newly needed network security functions are overlooked during the implementation process.
“The organization is opening the door to threats if the SD-WAN solution lacks security capabilities, such as next-generation firewall functions,” Kimpel noted.
Here’s a rundown of the top pitfalls:
Magna5 has been recognized by Enterprise Security Magazine as a 2021 Top Managed Security Services Company.
Magna5 is recognized in Enterprise Security Magazine’s special edition – Top 10 Managed Security Provider 2021. Read the inspiring article featuring Matt Kimpel, Magna5 Director of Cybersecurity and Engineering.
With the emergence of “killware,” Magna5 urges all its customers to spring into action to ensure their networks are secure. Here are five ways we can help.
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