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10 considerations before buying security for SD-WAN architecture

 


"Branch offices are critical among financial services groups, in the retail sector and in healthcare, where consumers prefer to interface with business representatives or providers directly, as opposed to via virtual environment. Most branch offices need internet, which means that the parent organization must determine how to provide internet delivery and internet security services for each branch.  WAN architecture was initially designed to assist businesses in connecting branch offices and data centers. WAN provides high levels of connectivity across the enterprise environment. However, many organizations have migrated to SD-WAN, which can help reduce complexity, lower latency, improve agility and account for an increase in remote work operations.  Ninety percent of organizations are expected to migrate to SD-WAN architecture by 2023. But SD-WAN can pose significant cyber security risks. In leveraging SD-WAN, security should be a priority from day one. If you are an SD-WAN security decision-maker, these 10 considerations can assist you in making a strong purchasing decision."

* Read the full article ob CyberTalk

 

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