Cyber security refers to the technologies, processes, and policies utilized to protect networks, network traffic, and network-accessible assets from unauthorized access, data theft, and cyber attacks. Businesses of all sizes rely on cyber security to protect their networks and data. Network security is a critical defense against a rapidly expanding attack surface for the largest enterprises and service providers across all industries.
A layered approach to network security is needed to secure the network at various edges and inside the web. A vulnerability exists in every device, data path, application, and user. Due to the multitude of threats organizations face, hundreds of network security management tools help address individual threats or exploits or maintain the integrity of mission-critical infrastructure, like continuous compliance. Utilizing a platform approach that prioritizes integration and automation should be the top priority for organizations looking to implement network security solutions that cover a multitude of threats
“We Secure” Security-Driven Networking
Through its Security-driven Networking strategy, “We Secure” enables an organization to integrate its network infrastructure with its security architecture, scaling and changing while maintaining security operations. This next-generation approach is essential for adequately protecting today’s highly dynamic environments. This approach does more than provide consistent security enforcement across today’s highly flexible perimeters – it weaves security deep into the fabric of the network as well.
Network Security: A Critical Issue
Cyber attacks continue to surge, with the frequency, volume, and sophistication of cyberattacks increasing daily, from distributed denial-of-service attacks to ransomware. An organization’s reputation, bottom line, and even long-term viability can suffer damage if it experiences a minute of downtime or a lag in service performance resulting in a disruption to its network infrastructure. Organizations often incur crippling fines and even close their doors for good due to catastrophic cyber attacks that start with seemingly benign intrusions. Still, inadequate network security tools do not spot them.