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SASE In Practice: 7 Scenarios Where It Beats Traditional Approaches

By Todd Humphreys |   Feb 27, 2025

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) represents a fundamental shift in how businesses protect and connect their digital operations. As organizations accelerate their digital initiatives and cloud adoption, traditional network and security approaches like MPLS and traditional WANs are proving inadequate for today's dynamic business needs in the era of the cloud. Below are seven use cases that demonstrate how SASE delivers strategic advantages over conventional networking and security approaches.

Implement These Five Design Principles For A Smarter Data Center

By Greg LaBrie |   Dec 31, 2025

Just as a city relies on infrastructure like roads, bridges, and utilities to connect its residents, ensure their safety, and foster productivity, data centers have become the critical foundation of modern digital operations. These facilities house essential systems and processes that keep businesses running smoothly.

Transforming Enterprise Security: The Role Of Various Network Security Solutions

By Victor Fabian |   Sep 10, 2024

Remote work, initially a temporary response to global circumstances, has become a permanent fixture for many enterprises and the clients we serve. This shift magnified the need for fast, secure access to critical applications from any location, pushing businesses to rethink traditional security strategies.

Todd Humphreys Featured In The CIO World Magazine

By Patrick Gamble |   Aug 30, 2024

WEI CyberSecurity GTM Leader Todd Humphreys was recently featured in The CIO World’s magazine issue, The Most Trusted Cybersecurity Leaders To Follow, 2024. Todd, who joined WEI in 2023, details his career journey within cybersecurity, WEI’s unique approach to developing next-gen cybersecurity solutions, and why the WEI culture was a major factor in joining the award-winning IT solutions provider. Below is a brief excerpt from the feature article.

Why The Enterprise Browser Is Key To A Strong Cybersecurity Strategy

By Todd Humphreys |   Aug 20, 2024

The Internet browser has become an indispensable tool in the modern workplace – even outperforming other commonly used software like Microsoft Office or the CRM apps commonly found in corporate settings. However, traditional browsers weren’t designed with enterprise needs in mind; they were built for consumers, focusing on shopping, streaming, and social media. This challenge forces IT teams to develop a browser cybersecurity strategy, resulting in a complex, fragile, and costly environment that often frustrates users with delays and disruptions.

Overcoming 3 Primary Security Challenges for Data-driven Organizations

By Greg LaBrie |   Aug 15, 2024

When a student driver attends their initial driving lesson, one of the first discussions is centered around blind spots. When driving, we rely on mirrors and active awareness to monitor our surroundings, but blind spots still remain. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, there are an estimated 840,000 blind spot related accidents in the United States each year. Despite these blind spots, people continue to drive as the ability to get someplace quickly and easily fills a basic necessity.

The Cybersecurity 3-Layer Wedding Cake

By Bill Frank |   May 17, 2024

See Bill Frank’s biography and contact information at the end of this article.

This article is Part Two of my series on managing cyber-related business risks. In Part One, I discussed the relationship between Defensive Controls and Performance Controls. Defensive Controls directly block threats. Performance Controls measure the effectiveness of Defensive Controls and suggest improvements.

Strengthen Security And Networking: Five Reasons To Invest In SASE For Hybrid Work

By Josh Cronin |   Jan 02, 2024

To stay updated in the evolving IT environment, organizations are consistently navigating multi-cloud transitions and embracing hybrid work models. The increasing dispersion of users and applications across platforms heightens the difficulty of ensuring a functioning, resilient, and consistent user experience.

Step Into The Future Of Secure: Hybrid Networking With Cisco SASE

By Josh Cronin |   Dec 05, 2023

In today’s evolving digital landscape, businesses are finding a reliable ally in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to safeguard their networks and endpoints. Imagine it as a musical conductor, skillfully bringing together different players in a complex orchestra of networking and security.

Empower A Security-First Strategy With Lenovo ThinkShield Asset Intelligence

By Greg LaBrie |   Nov 28, 2023

In the constantly changing world of cyber threats, it's crucial for organizations to strengthen their defenses. While advanced security features are important, they become less effective if basic security measures, like building a “security-first” culture in the workplace, are overlooked.