Software-defined security best practices

Software-defined networking adoption has grown among enterprises looking to deploy more felxible network infrastructure. This section cover the latest issues, trends and insights about SDN security as well as the trend of software-defined security.

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Q&A: Software-Defined Secure Networks with Juniper's Kevin Walker

Juniper's Kevin Walker talks with SearchSecurity about his company's Software-Defined Secure Network platform, improving SDN security, and the evolution of machine learning.

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How to secure remote access for the hybrid work model

With the post-COVID-19 hybrid work model taking shape, discover the technologies and trends analysts and IT leaders view as the anchors to ensure secure remote access. Continue Reading
software-defined perimeter (SDP)

The software-defined perimeter, or SDP, is a security framework that controls access to resources based on identity. Continue Reading
What is a software-defined perimeter, and do I need it?

An evolving network world requires evolving network security. Learn how software-defined perimeter offers a compelling answer to network vulnerabilities. Continue Reading

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Security observability vs. visibility and monitoring

Security observability, monitoring and visibility play different roles but together provide the tools to establish an all-encompassing enterprise security architecture. Continue Reading
Weighing the future of firewalls in a zero-trust world

Cybersecurity pros have been predicting the firewall's demise for years, yet the device is still with us. But does it have a place in zero-trust networks? One analyst says yes. Continue Reading
Home SD-WAN will redefine next-generation WAN

The need for home-office SD-WAN won't end when the pandemic does. Learn how best to provide this essential tech to your organization's at-home employees. Continue Reading

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Who is responsible for secure remote access management?

The pandemic exposed the need for a strong secure remote access strategy. Now, organizations need to figure out which team must make it happen. Continue Reading
Unify on-premises and cloud access control with SDP

One security framework available to organizations struggling with on-premises and cloud access control issues is a software-defined perimeter. Learn how SDP can help. Continue Reading
6 SaaS security best practices to protect applications

Use these SaaS security best practices to ensure your users' and organization's SaaS use stays as protected as the rest of your enterprise applications. Continue Reading

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How enterprises can close 5 major SASE gaps

Despite five major gaps that hamper SASE implementation, Gartner recommended enterprises should plan their migration timeline and aim to consolidate to a single vendor. Continue Reading
5 common SD-WAN challenges and how to prepare for them

SD-WAN technology has its fair share of risk factors, some of which include cost reduction and management. Find out how your IT team can prepare for these challenges. Continue Reading
5G network security concerns and how to prepare for them

Enterprises looking forward to deploying 5G must first assess their security concerns upfront and review their policies and procedures, despite 5G's security improvements. Continue Reading