June 14, 2021
SD-WAN provides unparalleled network security
SD-WAN offers businesses a wide range of benefits that improve the overall performance of their networks. The software is cost-effective, supports multiple connection types and is easy to set up and manage. It also boosts business productivity and performance through its centralised network model, ensuring an intelligent and streamlined connection between branches and their authorised devices, data centres and cloud-based applications.
What attracts most customers to adopt SD-WAN over traditional WAN, however, is its superior ability to secure the traffic moving across the WAN. A network connection that is private and secure is vital to every company as it ensures that sensitive data is not vulnerable to web-based threats. SD-WAN supports VPNs and other security devices and services such as firewalls and web gateways.
SD-WAN uses a variety of security methods
Compared to traditional WANs or virtual private networks, SD-WAN offers more simplicity, efficiency, and security. It makes use of a variety of security solutions to block web-based attacks instantly or to prevent malware and spyware from gaining access to apps and linked devices, whether the danger comes from within the enterprise or from external sources.
The software also provides end-to-end data encryption, ensuring that company and consumer information remains secure. Our SD-WAN solutions come pre-programmed with advanced security software and from leading third-party security providers such as Fortinet, Sophos and Cisco Meraki.
Additional security benefits of SD-WAN
For day-to-day operations, many companies rely on cloud-based software like Office 365 and Amazon Web Services. It is crucial for a company’s data privacy that employees have secure remote access in order to do so.
SD-WAN simplifies the way the network operates in terms of risk reduction by segmenting and shielding the traffic. It is also able to reroute traffic based on the company's security policies and is able to intelligently analyse it while seamlessly allowing access to employees. Contact us today for further information on our highly secure SD-WAN offerings.
SEACOM owns Africa’s largest network of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, including fibre optic networks and subsea cables. We offer a wide range of industry-leading scalable ICT solutions for large companies that operate throughout the region.
SEACOM is privately owned - making it adaptable to the needs of the client. We are the preferred ICT and internet connectivity supplier for African enterprises. We can guarantee fast, reliable and secure internet and networking services at affordable prices.
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