Securing the Modern Hyper-Distributed Network: Perspectives from the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant…>
Cisco Central – Alisha Rascon
The modern worker’s tasks are often spread across various devices, applications, and locations, such as working remotely, analyzing CRM dashboards, or reviewing slides at a coffee shop.
Networking and security leaders have different responsibilities, including ensuring superior app performance over Wide Area Networks (WAN), securing network traffic outside the office, and accessing and securing apps and services.
IT faces the complexity of securing and connecting hyper-distributed users and resources across multiple office locations.
To address these challenges, organizations should implement security technologies that align with their SD-WAN, combining on-premises and cloud-based security for optimal app performance.
Cisco has been recognized as a leader in security and SD-WAN by Gartner, and their solutions include stateful firewall, intrusion detection/prevention systems, advanced malware protection, URL filtering, and more.
Real-world testing conducted by Miercom demonstrated Cisco’s superior malware efficacy.
Cisco SD-WAN goes beyond traditional expectations by delivering high performance, simplifying cloud migration, enabling secure remote work, providing continuous visibility, and supporting agile business models.
Cisco aims to simplify IT management through their Networking Cloud platform, allowing for easier access and management of Cisco networking products.
This approach supports the evolving complexities of the hyper-distributed network and helps secure and connect users and resources regardless of their location.
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