Changing from Traditional Gateways to Cloud-based Protection with Access Secure: Branch office Network Security in the Digital Era
Digital transformation has fundamentally changed how firms run, especially those with distributed and remote work environments. However, this change has presented branch networks with new security challenges. These challenges were highlighted by Sangfor Technologies, a pioneer in cybersecurity solutions, in their webinar "Are Your Branch Networks as Secure as You Think?". Here are the highlights of the conversation.
1. Branch offices are using Traditional Gateways that are Insufficient in the Modern World
At the branch office level, many businesses continue to use traditional security gateways like routers and firewalls. These conventional network security systems are becoming ineffective because of the developments in AI and smart cyber-attacks. If branch offices relies on such gateways, then they are already exposed to sophisticated attacks. The webinar highlights this urgent concern at the network level security at your branch offices.
2. The Evolution of Cloud-Based Security
To solve the shortcomings of conventional gateways, Sangfor unveiled Access Secure, a solution designed for the distributed business environment of today facing the threats of tomorrow. Access Secure is cloud-based threat protection in contrast to traditional security measures. Branches are protected against new cyber threats regardless of where they are located. A multifaceted cloud security solution, Access Secure provides holistic WFX perimeter, user and application security with Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), which neutralise both internal and external threats.
3. Effortlessly Combining the Old and the New for Branch Office Networks
The switch from conventional gateways to a cloud-based solution does raise certain questions. These were addressed in Sangfor's webinar by demonstrating how simple it is for companies to connect to Access Secure using their existing gateways. This arrangement gives two benefits.
- The present infrastructure is improved with extended ROI
- You can implement advanced and robust Cybersecurity by quickly adding new layers of security.
Not only is the present infrastructure improved and its ROI is extended, but new layers of security are quickly and easily added making overall cybersecurity more robust. This includes branches obtaining cutting-edge security from this fusion without any interruption to normal operations.
4. A Look into the Security Landscape of the Future
Sangfor provided their outlook on the future. They talked about how Access Secure uses AI and advanced analytics, ushering in an age where companies will actively prevent security risks instead of just responding to them.
Final Thoughts: A New Approach to Office Branch Network Security
The digital sphere presents both opportunities and challenges. Strong security solutions like Access Secure are essential as firms expand into this realm. Sangfor's webinar is evidence of their dedication to leading organisations through the cloud transformation challenges of not only today, but those well past tomorrow.
