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The moats and castle approach is an antiquated, yet a common way, of protecting the enterprise network. This paper describes a new way to protect the enterprise which hides applications from the Internet, outside of the firewall, with zero open ports and a minimal attack surface.

IT complexity has rapidly grown with more applications, users, and infrastructure needed to service the enterprise. Traditional remote access models weren’t built for business models of today and are unable to keep up with the pace of change. Read this paper to understand how remote access can be redefined to remove the complexity, meet end-user expectation and mitigate network security risks.

"High-profile cyber attacks seem to occur almost daily in recent years. Clearly security threats are persistent and growing. While many organizations have adopted a defense-in-depth strategy — utilizing anti-virus protection, firewalls, intruder prevention systems, sandboxing, and secure web gateways — most IT departments still fail to explicitly protect the Domain Name System (DNS). This oversight leaves a massive gap in network defenses. But this infrastructure doesn’t have to be a vulnerability. Solutions that protect recursive DNS (rDNS) can serve as a simple and effective security control point for end users and devices on your network. Read this white paper to learn more about how rDNS is putting your enterprise at risk, why you need a security checkpoint at this infrastructural layer, how rDNS security solutio Read 5 Reasons Enterprises Need a New Access Model to learn about the fundamental changes enterprises need to make when providing access to their private applications.

Cybercriminals are evolving. Increasingly, they are capitalizing on the open and unprotected nature of the Domain Name System (DNS) to launch damaging phishing, malware, and ransomware attacks. How are you proactively protecting your network and users from these targeted threats? Here are five things to ask yourself as you consider a DNS security solution for your company.

"Existing security controls are outmatched — at best static and reactive. Current layers likely aren’t protecting you against all attack vectors, like the vulnerable back door that is recursive DNS. And security mechanisms that frustrate, impede, or disallow legitimate users, devices, or applications will have low adoption rates and/or will curtail productivity. Benign users may even circumvent these processes, further undermining your corporate security posture and creating more gaps in your defense-in- depth strategy. One of the many use cases associated with a zero trust security strategy is protecting your network — and most importantly, your data — from malware. "

"A zero trust security and access model is the solution: Every machine, user, and server should be untrusted until proven otherwise. But how do you achieve zero trust? Read this white paper authored by Akamai’s CTO, Charlie Gero, to learn how to transition to a perimeter-less world in an incredibly easy way, with steps including: • The zero trust method of proof • The vision behind Google BeyondCorpTM • Analysis of application access vs. network access • How to deploy user grouping methodology • Guidance for application rollout stages 1-8"

In an innovation-powered economy, ideas need to travel at the speed of thought. Yet even as our ability to communicate across companies and time zones grows rapidly, people remain frustrated by downtime and unanticipated delays across the increasingly complex grid of cloud-based infrastructure, data networks, storage systems, and servers that power our work.

SD-WAN ist aktuell die wichtigste Technologie für softwaredefiniertes Networking (SDN). Sie ermöglicht eine höhere Anwendungsperformance, besseren Zugriff auf Cloud-Services und geringere Betriebskosten. Werden diese Ziele mit Ihrer aktuellen Netzwerk-Monitoring-Strategie wirklich erreicht?

Suddenly, the network is cool again. Tech trends such as the Internet of Things, software-defined networking and growing end-user expectations all add up to a demand for “dialtone” network performance and reliability. But as the data deluge continues to accelerate, and as organizations continue to rely on multiple clouds to achieve business goals, how can the network keep up, much less meet tomorrow’s demands? This e-book looks at the trends that are impacting the enterprise network—the modern network—the issues it creates for NetOps professionals, and how organizations can act today to plan for tomorrow.

The advent of cloud computing and software-defined data center architectures for modern application delivery has made networking more sensitive than ever before. Applications in the digital age require networks that can expand and contract dynamically based on consumer demand. Enterprises are implementing software-defined networking (SDN) to deliver the automation required by these new environments, but the dynamic nature of SDN makes network management and monitoring fundamentally more challenging. Network infrastructure teams need monitoring tools that can provide visibility into these new and constantly changing networks. This white paper explores the importance of SDN monitoring and examines a leading example of a solution, CA Performance Management with CA Virtual Network Assurance integration.

Plötzlich ist das Netzwerk wieder angesagt. Technische Trends wie das Internet of Things, softwaredefiniertes Networking und wachsende End User-Erwartungen führen zu einer Nachfrage nach ungestörter Performance und Zuverlässigkeit des Netzwerks. Die Datenmengen werden zunehmend größer, und Unternehmen können ihre geschäftlichen Ziele nur noch mit mehreren Clouds erreichen. Wie kann das Netzwerk in dieser Situation Schritt halten und auch noch die künftigen Anforderungen erfüllen? In diesem eBook werden die Trends analysiert, die das Unternehmensnetzwerk beeinflussen – das moderne Netzwerk. Zudem werden die damit für NetOps-Experten verbundenen Probleme und Maßnahmen von Unternehmen zur Vorbereitung auf die Zukunft behandelt.

Download this webcast today to hear guest speakers discuss and review key issues and themes around SD-WAN. Guest speakers will talk through recommendations on how to address the unique challenges that SD-WAN presents to network operations: Industry expert panel discussion featuring: -Shamus McGillicuddy, Senior Analyst, EMA -Fred Estienne, Managed Solutions Architect, Bell Canada -Paul Kohler, Director, Technical Alliances, Viptela -Time Diep, Director Product Management, CA Technologies Download and listen today!

SDx Central host a webcast to look at troubleshooting top-down application performance in Cisco SDWAN networks as well as assessing impact to application bottoms-up in a Cisco ACI data Center. Featuring: Jeremy Rossbach, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, CA Technologies Jason Normandin, Sr Principal Manager, CA Technologies Jessica Lyons Hardcastle, Senior Editor, SDx Central

The use of SaaS applications within an organization is the new normal. In fact, there's a good chance that just your marketing department alone is using over 10 SaaS products. According to Gartner, the 2015 worldwide market for SaaS software application sales was $33.4 billion, with projections to double to $67.2 billion by 2019. Integration needs are changing, with SaaS applications, as well as mobile traffic, social networks, IoT, suppliers, partners, and customer channels all new integration points that will need to be captured in your business processes. Read “Five Principles for Integrating Software as a Service Applications” to learn: Key principles for successful hybrid integrations New integration use cases to grow your business upward and outward The why and how of integration as both an enabler and a differentiator Benefits of the TIBCO integration platform and its various offerings

With urbanization set to increase rapidly – the UN predicts that by 2050, 68% of the world’s population will live in urban areas – discover how, with HERE, you can keep your city moving. And make it more safe, efficient, and green. HERE is already working with governments around the world to keep traffic flowing and pollution down. In this guide, discover how, with our growing network of sensors and over 30 years’ experience, we can deliver the real-time insights to keep you abreast of what’s actually happening on your roads, so you can better meet government safety and mobility targets.

Mobile devices have rapidly become ground zero for a wide spectrum of risk that includes malicious targeted attacks on devices and network connections, a range of malware families, non-compliant apps that leak data, and vulnerabilities in device operating systems or apps. Read the four mobile security insights CISOs must know to prepare for a strategic conversation with the CEO and board about reducing mobile risks and the business value associated with fast remediation of mobile security incidents.

The financial services industry has unique challenges that often prevent it from achieving its strategic goals. The keys to solving these issues are hidden in machine data—the largest category of big data—which is both untapped and full of potential. Download this white paper to learn: *How organizations can answer critical questions that have been impeding business success *How the financial services industry can make great strides in security, compliance and IT *Common machine data sources in financial services firms

One of the biggest challenges IT ops teams face is the lack of visibility across its infrastructure — physical, virtual and in the cloud. Making things even more complex, any infrastructure monitoring solution needs to not only meet the IT team’s needs, but also the needs of other stakeholders including line of business (LOB) owners and application developers. For companies already using a monitoring platform like Splunk, monitoring blindspots arise from the need to prioritize across multiple departments. This report outlines a four-step approach for an effective IT operations monitoring (ITOM) strategy. Download this report to learn: How to reduce monitoring blind spots when creating an ITOM strategy How to address ITOM requirements across IT and non-IT groups Distinct layers across ITOM Potential functionality gaps with domain-specific products

As the threat landscape evolves, so must our security controls and countermeasures. Recent research from F5 Labs revealed that applications are the initial targets in the majority of breaches, suggesting that any app can be an attack vector. Cybercriminals are moving their tactics further up the stack using sophisticated application-layer exploits, as well as an emerging wave of automated, bot, and IoTbased threats that are quite capable of evading simple signature or reputation-based detection. Yet, the majority of WAFs on the market today have remained largely unchanged, leaving the applayer exposed, unable to proactively monitor and protect against evolving attack vectors.

While the choices facing you may seem daunting, the truth is that there’s never been a better time to shop for a web application firewall. WAF technology is now more accessible, affordable, and manageable than ever before—which is a good thing, because companies need the protection a WAF offers now more than ever. For more information about choosing the WAF that’s right for you, visit f5.com/security.

Integrated on-premises solutions offer tight control and flexibility, but can be quickly overwhelmed by a large volumetric attack. Managed cloudbased services deliver protection from those largeattacks, but can be expensive if used for all traffic, all the time. By using a combination of on-premises security devices and a cloud-based scrubbing service to handle volumetric attacks, organizations maintain control, while spinning up cloud-protection services as needed to handle the largest volumetric floods.

As signaling and scrubbing technology evolve (and as your solutions become more and more adaptable), DDoS attacks will become less effective and less attractive to would-be adversaries. The time will soon come when a 1 Tb attack from an IoT botnet will seem like a mere annoyance, rather than a catastrophic event—if you even notice it at all. So how do you get there faster? Plan ahead by designing a defense in-depth DDoS strategy and partner with a trusted security provider to handle the large attacks. Upfront preparation will pay off when the threat of DDoS attacks no longer keeps you up at night.

Five false assumptions about SD-WAN By now, almost everyone knows something about software-defined-wide-area networking (SD-WAN). SD-WAN is getting a lot of buzz over its MPLS counterpart, but every innovation in tech comes with certain misconceptions—it’s just part of the territory. Can SD-WAN take the place of internet? SD-WAN doesn’t require on-premises hardware, right? Outside of cost, is it really better than MPLS? Read “Secure Enterprise SD-WAN Myths” for answers to these questions and more, clarity around SD-WAN’s advantages and limitations, and how Forcepoint can help you implement secure SD-WAN for your distributed enterprise. And yes—SD-WAN really is better than MPLS.

Your company is only as agile, connected and secure as its networks are. But making changes to your networks can feel risky, since improving security often means harming connectivity and vice versa. Even still, if your networking approach is inconsistent or labor intensive, it’s probably time for a change. Modernizing the Distributed Enterprise Network investigates how Forcepoint NGFW is changing the status quo and enabling digital transformation efforts: Enterprise-grade SD-WAN connectivity. Deploy and operate connections between more than 1,000 sites from a single console Security. Top-rated security that doesn’t impede performance and reliability Ease of Deployment and Operation. Built specifically for true, centralized manageability, even at enterprise scale Future-Proof Agility and Flexibility. Adapts to different environments seamlessly Read Modernizing the Distributed Enterprise Network and take the first step toward true network efficiency.

Über alle Branchen hinweg sind Unternehmen heute ständig daran interessiert, die Produktivität zu steigern und Kosten zu senken. Softwaregestützte und herkömmliche Internetverbindungen spielen mittlerweile eine wichtige Rolle beim Erreichen beider Ziele: SD-WAN (Abkürzung für Software-Defined Wide Area Networking, softwaredefinierte Weitverkehrsvernetzung) stellt ein revolutionäres Konzept zur Verbindung von Standorten dar.