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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

Redefining Healthcare Security With A Single-Vendor SASE Solution

By Mike Thweatt | Mar 19, 2024

In the modern healthcare ecosystem, data plays a critical role. From storing patient records and managing finances to facilitating research and developing treatment plans, this information forms the lifeblood of the industry. It goes beyond the common data pulls for medical histories and financial details, as it also encompasses vital research findings, drug trial results, and personalized treatment plans – all essential for individual well-being and scientific advancement. However, this treasure trove attracts attackers, threatening patient privacy and trust, hindering care, and compromising the entire healthcare system.

Fortinet, SD-WAN, SASE, edge-to-cloud, endpoint protection, cybersecurity, zero-trust network access, Network Strategy, healthcare, FortiSASE | 0 Comments Read More

Four Ways Dell’s 16G PowerEdge Servers Boost Cyber Resiliency For The Enterprise

By Mark Hargreaves | Mar 12, 2024

Businesses face the constant challenge of fortifying their defenses to maintain resilience, productivity, and uninterrupted operations. This is especially important given the world’s increased data breach events, server outages, and the growing volume of data and users accessing their systems.

IT Transformation, IT Security, IT infrastructure, zero-trust, Dell, zero-trust network access, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Server Refresh, servers, PowerEdge | 0 Comments Read More

Boost Security And Performance with Juniper Networks’ Session Smart Router

By Patrick Gamble | Nov 12, 2023

Just as you rely on business-critical applications every day in the workplace, those same applications rely on a network that is available, scalable, and secure. But if an enterprise’s network architecture falls on the traditional side, this can complicate matters with the utilization of middleboxes like firewalls, load balancers, and tunnels for packet forwarding. This complexity comes with a high cost, hindering the deployment of new applications and creating challenges for intensive workloads like supporting video or connecting a widespread mobile workforce.

network security, network management, zero-trust, ZTNA, AIOps, zero-trust network access, juniper, machine learning, AI SDWAN, Session Smart | 0 Comments Read More

SASE: The Solution To Building A Secure And Future-Ready Hybrid Workforce

By Josh Cronin | Jul 18, 2023

The era of digital transformation has completely changed the way we work, with remote work and cloud-based applications becoming the new normal. No longer are users and applications confined to physical data centers in office spaces. This traditional setup has given way to a new landscape of hybrid workforces, home offices, and geographically-dispersed headquarters. While these changes have improved digital flexibility, they have also brought new and obvious challenges to network security.

hybrid cloud, enterprise security, IT Security, Cisco, network security, SD-WAN, ZTNA, SASE, cybersecurity, hybrid workforce, 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

A Solution To Cyber Resiliency: Dell PowerEdge Servers

By Mark Hargreaves | May 02, 2023

IT professionals understand the significance of a secure IT infrastructure, and one of WEI's longtime partners continues doing their part to help clients with cybersecurity. Dell's next-generation PowerEdge servers implement a seven-pillar approach to cyber resiliency, meeting the U.S. Department of Defense standards for Zero Trust. This ensures thorough verification of every aspect of your IT environment, providing cyber resiliency and safeguarding data against malicious attacks, offering peace of mind for not only your IT team, but the entire organization it supports.

IT Transformation, IT Security, zero-trust, Dell, zero-trust network access, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Server Refresh, servers | 0 Comments Read More

Cisco Paves The Way To A Secure Passwordless Future

By Josh Cronin | Sep 13, 2022

How many accounts do you log in to every day that require a password? Chances are there are quite a few with banking, health portals, shopping, email, and gaming among the common account types. As more enterprises move forward with their digital transformation efforts, password use will only increase. With the shift to a digital presence, customers, vendors, and employees will eventually need unique account credentials to access the information they require – adding yet another password they must memorize.

data security, IT Strategy, digital transformation, Cisco, zero-trust, cybersecurity, zero-trust network access, passwordless | 0 Comments Read More

The Future Of Enterprise Cybersecurity: Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

By Michael Thweatt | Feb 15, 2022

As enterprises look into the future of a post-pandemic environment, many CIOs recognize the need for a better strategy that supports a remote and hybrid workforce. While many switched to a work-from-home model as a response to the pandemic, more than 50% of employees want to continue working from home permanently.

enterprise security, remote workforce, zero-trust, ZTNA, cybersecurity, cybersecurity strategy, ZTNS, zero-trust network access | 0 Comments Read More

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