Rethinking Networking to Derail Ransomware

Despite the best efforts of many organizations, ransomware attacks are still on the rise; perhaps indicating that those “best efforts” are just not good enough. Take, for example, the recent ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline, prompting a shut… Continue reading Rethinking Networking to Derail Ransomware

Cloud Complexity Rattles Enterprise Security Efforts

More than 15 months after the pandemic-driven rush to remote work, enterprises are still paying the price for the faster-than-previously-planned migration to the cloud. According to the 2021 Thales Global Threat Report conducted by 451 Research, 82% o… Continue reading Cloud Complexity Rattles Enterprise Security Efforts

Perspectives: Gartner’s Strategic Roadmap for SASE Convergence

Gartner recently published the 2021 Strategic Roadmap for SASE Convergence, outlining the migration to a Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) architecture. In it, the document acknowledges that the transition to a complete SASE model will take time. Bey… Continue reading Perspectives: Gartner’s Strategic Roadmap for SASE Convergence

Six Key Characteristics of a Modern ZTNA Solutions

Even as organizations continue adoption of cloud technologies, the need for secure access to on-premises resources has not gone away. In fact, as many companies navigate a return to the office while simultaneously supporting a portion of the workforce… Continue reading Six Key Characteristics of a Modern ZTNA Solutions

Is Your ZTNA Vendor Really Zero-Trust?

A recent article defined ZTNA (zero-trust network access) and delivered recommendations on how to get the best results from ZTNA. The piece also touched on the importance of selecting a zero-trust vendor that is truly zero-trust. But that was just the… Continue reading Is Your ZTNA Vendor Really Zero-Trust?

Protecting the Hybrid Cloud With Zero-Trust

Cloud security is tough enough, but hybrid cloud adds a few extra challenges, such as visibility between cloud platforms and the difficulty of remaining current with compliance protocols for industry and government regulations. Is zero-trust the answe… Continue reading Protecting the Hybrid Cloud With Zero-Trust

Simplicity is the Necessary Killer Security Feature

Pre-COVID-19, IT and security teams were being challenged by too many projects, a lack of resources and teams that lacked enough people. After a year like no other, there is much self-congratulation going on about compressing five years of digital tra… Continue reading Simplicity is the Necessary Killer Security Feature

Remote Work Lessons Learned

To say that the world was unprepared for what happened in March of 2020 would be a gross understatement. Nobody needs a reminder of the seismic changes that the coronavirus pandemic introduced. Large enterprises were caught off guard, to be sure. But … Continue reading Remote Work Lessons Learned

Why Financial Services Needs Network Transformation

All business industries have seen increasing pressure to digitize their services in recent years, particularly over the past 12 months in response to COVID-19. But few industries have felt this pressure more than the financial sector, where customers … Continue reading Why Financial Services Needs Network Transformation