Secure Service Edge (SSE) promises transformation, but execution is rarely straightforward. This discussion unpacks how to overcome the challenges and get your program moving in the right direction. SSE promises to transform network security, but many organisations are finding that reality doesn’t always match expectations. Misaligned priorities, architectural complexity, and operational missteps often slow down or derail progress. To help unpack these challenges, Xalient’s Martin Mascarenhas and Dave McGrail will be joined by Jaye Tillson from HPE Aruba Networking in a candid discussion about what it really takes to succeed with SSE. They’ll explore: • Why SSE is often misunderstood, and how to align business and IT expectations • Common pitfalls in identity, policy, and application visibility • Architectural friction in hybrid environments and SD-WAN integration • Operational missteps that derail rollouts and how to avoid SSE fatigue Register here: [https://lnkd.in/egApMymT] #SecureServiceEdge #Cybersecurity #SSE #SDWAN #Xalient #HPEAruba

🛡️ Addressing the Castle-and-Moat Illusion in Network Security In today's interconnected world, the traditional castle-and-moat security model is no longer sufficient. The concept of trusting everything inside a perimeter is outdated, especially with evolving threats like phishing and compromised endpoints. Once a breach occurs, the internal network becomes vulnerable, highlighting the limitations of the old approach. 🔐 Introducing BenTech's Solution: Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Transitioning from the perimeter-based defense, BenTech advocates for a Zero Trust model. This approach challenges the default trust placed on devices, users, and packets within the network. By adopting a scenario-driven topology, the implementation of ZTA ensures a more secure environment. 🔧 Key Features of ZTA Implementation 1. **Micro-Segmentation:** Utilizing VLANs and ACLs to segregate traffic between departments and devices, minimizing lateral movement. 2. **Explicit Trust Boundaries:** Implementing strict rules through ASA firewall to control interactions between LAN, DMZ, and external zones. 3. **Identity-Aware Access:** Devices like TabletPC0 and Smartphone0 undergo stringent access control via MAC filtering and identity verification. 4. **Least Privilege Routing:** Ensuring InsideRouter0 only forwards essential traffic for business operations, enhancing security. 5. **Visibility & Logging:** Future integration of SNMP and syslog for comprehensive packet tracking and monitoring. 🎬 Exploring BenTech's Approach Join us on a journey as BenTech transforms vulnerable castles into robust Zero Trust fortresses. Each policy, scenario, and packet plays a crucial role in fortifying our networks against modern threats. #Cisco #CastleMoat #NetworkEngineer

𝑰𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒆—𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆. That’s the reality of legacy networks. Now imagine a smarter way: 📌 Automated configurations that apply across your entire data center in minutes 📌 Scalable networks that grow with your business 📌 Built-in security that keeps threats out before they even knock This is the power of Software-Defined Networking (SDN)—a modern approach that transforms your data center into an agile, secure, and future-ready environment. At Ouranos Technologies Limited, we help businesses embrace SDN to cut out inefficiencies, strengthen security, and unlock innovation. 🔗 Read our latest blog to see how data center automation can simplify your IT and secure your business: https://lnkd.in/de-P9aeg #SoftwareDefinedNetworking #DataCenterAutomation #CyberSecurity #DigitalTransformation #OuranosTechnologies

For years, the promise of SASE was simple: unify networking and security in a single, cloud-native platform. Reality often fell short, forcing enterprises to juggle multiple vendors and tools. But the landscape is shifting quickly: 🔹 Cato Networks has gone beyond just SASE by building its own XDR, embedding detection and response natively into the platform. 🔹 Palo Alto Networks expanded its XDR capabilities by acquiring QRock, strengthening its analytics and detection engines. 🔹 Cisco brought scale and telemetry into its portfolio with the Splunk acquisition, fusing SIEM/XDR with network visibility. The direction is clear: 👉 SASE is no longer just SD-WAN + SWG + ZTNA. It’s becoming the execution layer for security operations, where SIEM and XDR capabilities live directly in the network fabric. For enterprises, that means: ✅ Fewer silos between network and security teams ✅ Faster detection and response without bolt-on tools ✅ Streamlined operations for lean IT/security staffs ✅ True delivery on the original SASE vision We’re entering an era where network + security + analytics + response converge in one place—and for the first time, SASE is starting to deliver on that promise. #SASE #XDR #SIEM #CatoNetworks #PaloAlto #Cisco #Cybersecurity #Networking

Efficiency and Security Combined: Foredge's Enterprise-Grade Network Switches   In today's fast-evolving digital world, businesses need to strike the perfect balance between network performance and data security. That’s where Foredge’s enterprise-grade network switches come in, delivering high efficiency without compromising on security.   🔐 Top-Notch Security At Foredge, we understand the critical importance of protecting your data. Our network switches come equipped with advanced security features, such as end-to-end encryption, access control lists (ACLs), and robust firewall capabilities. These features ensure your business stays protected from emerging threats while maintaining secure connections across all devices and endpoints.   ⚡ Unmatched Network Efficiency In addition to security, our switches are designed for high-speed performance, offering low latency and high throughput. Whether you’re handling large amounts of data or supporting a growing number of users, Foredge switches provide the scalability and speed needed to keep your network running at peak performance.   🔧 The Foredge Advantage Foredge combines enterprise-grade security with cutting-edge networking technology, ensuring that your infrastructure is ready for future growth and innovation. Our switches are not only built to deliver seamless performance but are also equipped to handle the most demanding security protocols, giving you peace of mind without sacrificing speed.   💼 Why Choose Foredge? With Foredge, you're not just getting a network switch; you're investing in efficiency, security, and future-proof performance. As businesses face growing cybersecurity threats and the need for more powerful networks, Foredge is here to deliver solutions that meet both challenges.   Are you ready to upgrade your network? Let Foredge’s enterprise-grade network switches help you achieve both top-tier security and unrivaled performance.   https://lnkd.in/g_D84kr9   #NetworkSecurity #EnterpriseSolutions #HighPerformance #DataProtection #EfficientNetworking #ForedgeTech #BusinessInnovation #ITInfrastructure #FutureProof #SecureNetwork

Pairing the managed security expertise of Orange Cyberdefense with Cisco’s market-leading embedded #OTsecurity expertise allows industrial companies to resolve the Innovation/Risk Paradox. For any industrial company, transformation relies on the integration of digital technologies into Operational Technology (OT) environments. But many OT environments are ill-prepared for the #cybersecurity risks this entails. And many organizations lack the security skills (or budgets) to implement this successfully. This is the Risk/Innovation paradox and it's one that many industrial companies are struggling to resolve. The partnership between Orange Business and Cisco provides an end-to-end solution that secures the digital transformation of your production environment. Read our new eBook to find out how you can resolve the Innovation/Risk Paradox by accelerating your digital transformation while managing the risks that could compromise your operations. #industry40 #industrialcybersecurity

Pairing the managed security expertise of Orange Cyberdefense with Cisco’s market-leading embedded #OTsecurity expertise allows industrial companies to resolve the Innovation/Risk Paradox. For any industrial company, transformation relies on the integration of digital technologies into Operational Technology (OT) environments. But many OT environments are ill-prepared for the #cybersecurity risks this entails. And many organizations lack the security skills (or budgets) to implement this successfully. This is the Risk/Innovation paradox and it's one that many industrial companies are struggling to resolve. The partnership between Orange Business and Cisco provides an end-to-end solution that secures the digital transformation of your production environment. Read our new eBook to find out how you can resolve the Innovation/Risk Paradox by accelerating your digital transformation while managing the risks that could compromise your operations. #industry4.0 #industrialcybersecurity

Pairing the managed security expertise of Orange Cyberdefense with Cisco’s market-leading embedded #OTsecurity expertise allows industrial companies to resolve the Innovation/Risk Paradox. For any industrial company, transformation relies on the integration of digital technologies into Operational Technology (OT) environments. But many OT environments are ill-prepared for the #cybersecurity risks this entails. And many organizations lack the security skills (or budgets) to implement this successfully. This is the Risk/Innovation paradox and it's one that many industrial companies are struggling to resolve. The partnership between Orange Business and Cisco provides an end-to-end solution that secures the digital transformation of your production environment. Read our new eBook to find out how you can resolve the Innovation/Risk Paradox by accelerating your digital transformation while managing the risks that could compromise your operations. #industry4.0 #industrialcybersecurity

Pairing the managed security expertise of Orange Cyberdefense with Cisco’s market-leading embedded #OTsecurity expertise allows industrial companies to resolve the Innovation/Risk Paradox. For any industrial company, transformation relies on the integration of digital technologies into Operational Technology (OT) environments. But many OT environments are ill-prepared for the #cybersecurity risks this entails. And many organizations lack the security skills (or budgets) to implement this successfully. This is the Risk/Innovation paradox and it's one that many industrial companies are struggling to resolve. The partnership between Orange Business and Cisco provides an end-to-end solution that secures the digital transformation of your production environment. Read our new eBook to find out how you can resolve the Innovation/Risk Paradox by accelerating your digital transformation while managing the risks that could compromise your operations. #industry4.0 #industrialcybersecurity

Pairing the managed security expertise of Orange Cyberdefense with Cisco’s market-leading embedded #OTsecurity expertise allows industrial companies to resolve the Innovation/Risk Paradox. For any industrial company, transformation relies on the integration of digital technologies into Operational Technology (OT) environments. But many OT environments are ill-prepared for the #cybersecurity risks this entails. And many organizations lack the security skills (or budgets) to implement this successfully. This is the Risk/Innovation paradox and it's one that many industrial companies are struggling to resolve. The partnership between Orange Business and Cisco provides an end-to-end solution that secures the digital transformation of your production environment. Read our new eBook to find out how you can resolve the Innovation/Risk Paradox by accelerating your digital transformation while managing the risks that could compromise your operations. #industry4.0 #industrialcybersecurity