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Unified SASE: A Secure And Streamlined Path To Digital Transformation

By Victor Fabian | May 07, 2024

Cloud adoption is transforming businesses – however, it also introduces new security challenges. Traditional network security practices struggle to adapt to the cloud's dynamic nature, exposing organizations. A key question must be asked: How can an enterprise effectively secure data and applications amid the widespread adoption of the cloud? A unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offers a comprehensive solution. Let’s examine the obstacles organizations encounter when securing their cloud deployments, and how a unified SASE platform can effectively mitigate these challenges.

cloud security, IoT, HPE Aruba Networking, network security, SD-WAN, Aruba ClearPass, Automation, edge computing, SASE, zero-trust network access | 0 Comments Read More

How to Connect & Protect for Zero Trust Security

By Greg LaBrie | May 25, 2023

Do you trust your network? Performance may be in an optimal place, and workplace operations are thankful for that. But what about security? ‘Zero Trust’ is a practice every IT leader and decision maker should be educated on as more and more organizations have realized that all attacks don’t originate from the other side of the firewall. Attacks can be launched from anywhere, including within the network itself. Network administrators must always operate under the assumption that their network has already been breached. And sadly, for some reading this article, that may be the case.

IoT, HPE Aruba Networking, network security, Aruba ClearPass, network visibility, zero-trust, zero-trust network access, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Network Strategy, BYOD | 0 Comments Read More

Six Ways to Achieve Edge-To-Cloud Security With Aruba

By Victor Fabian | Sep 21, 2021

In today’s rapidly changing work environments, enterprises can no longer mix and match solutions in an attempt to provide security for on-premises and remote employees. Instead, enterprises need one solution that can provide comprehensive, holistic security from edge-to-cloud.

Cloud computing, cyber security, cloud security, HPE, IT Strategy, wireless networking, HPE Aruba Networking, Aruba ClearPass, Edge Networking, edge computing, Aruba Central, edge-to-cloud | 0 Comments Read More

Network Security Trends: SASE, Zero Trust and SD-WAN

By Victor Fabian | Aug 10, 2021

In the past year and a half, securely facilitating remote working has become a priority for a majority of enterprises. It’s also become clear that remote working is going to be a longer-term or permanent working model enterprises will need to support.

cyber security, security strategy, security solutions, enterprise security, IT Security, HPE Aruba Networking, network security, SD-WAN, Aruba ClearPass, remote workforce, zero-trust, SASE | 0 Comments Read More

Fulfill Your NAC Solution Needs With Aruba ClearPass

By Victor Fabian | Mar 24, 2020

To reliably ensure continued network security, IT professionals know the importance of complete visibility, and governance of all connected devices. A single vulnerability or just one device with unrestricted access can be enough for a hacker to find their way into your network.

HPE Aruba Networking, network security, Aruba ClearPass | 0 Comments Read More

Ensure Network Security With Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control

By Victor Fabian | Jul 23, 2019

As the demand for mobility at work increases, laptops, smartphones, tablets and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are pouring into the workplace. On average, employees utilize three different devices at a time – and all of them increase vulnerabilities inside your enterprise.

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An Overview of the Top 4 SD-WAN Solutions

By Victor Fabian | Jan 17, 2019

SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is about recognizing the importance of the entire forest that is your network. It is about ensuring that all of your sites enjoy the same level of performance, automation, load optimization, and security that your central operations office does. This is the pretext for SD-WAN. SD-WAN is about applying software defined technology to your WAN connections regardless of distance and complexity. The goal is to optimize the experience of all of your users, regardless of enterprise location. This blog outlines four of the leading SD-WAN solutions in the market today.

wireless networking, SD-WAN, Forinet FortiGate, VMware NSX, Aruba ClearPass, Cisco Viptela | 0 Comments Read More

3 Reasons Why NAC Should be Part of your Networking Strategy

By Victor Fabian | Jan 10, 2019

Securing the enterprise is an evolving challenge today. In order to effectively manage today’s enterprise, you must be able to draw a complete picture of everything connected to your network. Enterprises are implementing a Network Access Control solution (NAC) to identify, assess, and enforce access control on any and all devices before they connect to the network. A NAC solution provides the basic necessity of knowing what devices IT is tasked with securing. A NAC solution can identify and profile each subsequent device wanting to connect, as well as:

wireless networking, Fortinet, Aruba ClearPass, Network Access Control | 0 Comments Read More

Aruba ClearPass – Profiles, Health checks, Segmentation, and more

By Victor Fabian | Nov 15, 2018

Recently I was talking to the network manager of a school district in Georgia. The district had just experienced a large scale malware attack. It started in the transportation department, which had refused to let go of some outdated machines that were susceptible to the EternalBlue windows vulnerability, made famous by the WannaCry and NotPetya malware encryption attacks last summer.

security strategy, enterprise mobility, wireless networking, HPE Aruba Networking, Aruba ClearPass, mobile security, Network Access Control | 0 Comments Read More

Secure the Edge: 5 FAQs About Aruba ClearPass

By Victor Fabian | Oct 25, 2018

Today’s workers are experiencing more freedom thanks to the explosive adoption of mobile devices in the enterprise. However, with an increasing amount of devices connecting to the network, IT administrators now have an overwhelming amount of information to monitor, and most of the time there are gaps in visibility to all of the devices trying to connect to the network. Aruba Clearpass offers your IT department a way to protect your data while allowing authorized users the ability to access information on the go or in the office.

wireless networking, HPE Aruba Networking, network security, Aruba ClearPass, mobile security, Network Access Control | 0 Comments Read More

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