Secure your network everywhere with SD-WAN

The way we work has changed. Business no longer just happens within the four walls of an office. Your team is distributed, your most critical applications are in the cloud, and your data is accessed from everywhere. And all of this presents a serious security challenge.

Traditional security was built for a central office – a model that no longer fits when your operations are spread far and wide.

We brought some of our connectivity and security experts together to discuss this very topic. If you want to dive straight into the detailed discussion, you can scroll to the bottom of this article to watch the full podcast. But for a high-level overview of the principles involved, read on.

Why the old rules don’t apply

The concept of a network “perimeter” is a thing of the past. When your staff work from home, access cloud services like Microsoft 365, and connect on the move, building a wall around a single location leaves dangerous blind spots. It creates a security posture that isn’t fit for the modern world.

To protect a distributed business, you need a smarter, more flexible approach to security – one that’s built into the fabric of your network.

A smarter way to secure your network

Modern network solutions like SD-WAN are designed for today’s challenges. They operate on a few key principles that can fundamentally improve security for any business.

• Trust nothing by default: This is the core of a “zero trust” approach. Unlike old networks that assumed anyone inside the main office was friendly, this model validates every connection. Think of it as a security guard checking ID at every internal door – not just the main entrance.
• Isolate and contain threats: A modern network allows you to create separate, sealed-off digital zones for different business functions – for example, for corporate data, guest access, and payment systems. If one area is ever breached, the threat is contained and unable to spread to other parts of the business.
• Protect your data everywhere: With the right approach, all business data is automatically encrypted. This ensures it remains secure whether it’s travelling from your head office to the cloud, or to an employee’s laptop at home.

Adopting a smarter, more flexible security posture is essential for business growth and resilience in a connected world. The principles above offer a brief look at what a modern security strategy involves.

To dive much deeper and hear our experts discuss the technical details, real-world customer examples, and their top security recommendations, watch the full podcast discussion below.