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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:
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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:
Kevin Nelles will develop new business opportunities for our expanding Managed Services division, cultivate relationships with IT decision makers, and act as a liaison between our Marketing and Sales teams.
Be on the offense to protect your endpoints. Here are six pillars to gain an upper hand in providing real-time prevention, detection and response.
Data backup-as-a-service with seamless recovery safeguards critical data, applications and systems from permanent loss and major business disruptions.
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