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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:
The COVID-19 pandemic has initiated a whirlwind of unique opportunities, prompting businesses to rethink what they want their organization to look like in the future.
This has been a year of enduring uncertainty. In this season of thanksgiving, Magna5 makes a point to cultivate an attitude of gratitude.
Magna5’s cloud-based Contact Center-as-a-Service solution allows you to enhance your customer service experience by combining a robust suite of features with carrier-grade reliability, scalability and 24/7/365 support.
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:
The COVID-19 pandemic has initiated a whirlwind of unique opportunities, prompting businesses to rethink what they want their organization to look like in the future.
This has been a year of enduring uncertainty. In this season of thanksgiving, Magna5 makes a point to cultivate an attitude of gratitude.
Magna5’s cloud-based Contact Center-as-a-Service solution allows you to enhance your customer service experience by combining a robust suite of features with carrier-grade reliability, scalability and 24/7/365 support.
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