CATO Networks

OCTOBER 25, 2016

With 13 locations and 900 employees, Universal Mental Health Services made the inevitable decision to eliminate theirbranch firewalls with Cato Networks. Challenge UMHS network was originally designed to have all 12 branches connected via MPLS and backhauling to a primary datacenter with one central firewall.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 5, 2020

As critical business applications migrate to the cloud, and the mobile workforce continues to grow, networking and security solutions need to evolve in order to meet the changing business needs. 1990s – 2000s: MPLS and the Era of Clear Network Boundaries? 1990s – 2000s: MPLS and the Era of Clear Network Boundaries?

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

By implementing an MPLS alternative , an SLA-backed WAN and by eliminating the stacks of security appliances , bandwidth costs drop and operations become more efficient. Initially the locations had been connected with MPLS and secured with local appliances. Backhauling traffic across the MPLS network created a single point of failure.

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CATO Networks

MAY 3, 2021

Cracks are forming at the base of the cloud firewall. The shift to multicloud strategies and the rapid evolution of network-based threats are uncovering weaknesses in cloud firewalls. Instead, many companies are adopting Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) solutions. What is a Cloud Firewall Used For? Lets find out.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 8, 2017

Anyone whos purchased MPLS bandwidth has experienced the surreal. While at home you might spend $50 for a 50 Mbps Internet link, MPLS services can cost 10 times more for a fraction of the bandwidth. So much depends on how you answer certain questions about your business, the resources available, and your networking requirements.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 26, 2017

As the company grew, Alewijnse found MPLS connectivity to be increasingly unable meet its business requirements. The Dutch engineering company had built a global wide area network (WAN) out of MPLS and Internet services connecting 17 locations 14 in Europe and 3 in the Asia Pacific with about 800 mobile and field employees.

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CATO Networks

JULY 2, 2017

Theres been a lot of hype around Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). After all, managed firewall services are certainly not new. But FWaaS is fundamentally different from a managed firewall service. Understanding those differences has significant implications for security and networking teams. Click here to register now.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 19, 2017

In a 2016 Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Protection report , Gartner Analyst Jeremy DHoinne initiated the emerging category of Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). Cato Networks is a pioneer of a new architecture that provides FWaaS as part of a broader WAN transformation platform.

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CATO Networks

JULY 19, 2023

I read with some surprise the interview with Zscalers CEO, Jay Chaudry, in CRN where he stated that the network firewalls will go the way of the mainframe, that the network is just plumbing and that Zscaler proxy overlay architecture will replace it with its application switchboard. The proxy firewalls faded. I guess not.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 27, 2018

Recent trends in enterprise networking have created a challenge for network security engineers. The rise of mobile devices, combined with the shift to cloud based platforms, means that many networks no longer have a clear perimeter, where all applications and users could be jointly protected against cyber-attacks.

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CATO Networks

JULY 13, 2016

In new research published by Gartner on July 6th, Analyst Jeremy DHoinne introduced a new technology segment: Firewall-as-a-Service ( FWaaS ). As the name suggests, the segment is focused on the migration of on-premise firewalls to the Cloud. Cato Networks is one of the top vendors driving this new and exciting market forward.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Nick Dell is an IT manager who recently led a network transformation initiative at his company, moving from MPLS to SD-WAN. Dell shared why he made that transition and the lessons he learned along the way in the webinar SD-WAN Confessions: How I migrated from MPLS to SD-WAN. Issues arose about a year into the MPLS contract.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 6, 2018

The world of networking has a language of its own which is continually evolving as new technologies emerge, innovative ways of delivering network services are deployed, and global connectivity becomes increasingly essential. Firewall as a Service (FwaaS) a firewall delivered as a cloud-based service.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 15, 2018

Since the beginning of networks, the lynchpin of network security has been the firewall. The first network firewalls appeared in the late 1980s, and gained almost universal acceptance by the early 1990s. So what is a Firewall as a Service and why do you need it? What is FWaaS, and Why Do You Need It?

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CATO Networks

APRIL 18, 2019

The IT manager at a leading automotive components manufacturer recently shared his experience transitioning his company from MPLS to Cato SD-WAN. Manufacturing plants needed non-stop network connectivity to ensure delivery to Ford, Toyota, GM, FCA, Tesla, and Volkswagen. Whats transitioning like to SD-WAN? Ask Nick Dell.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you’re like many of the IT leaders we encounter, you’re likely facing a refresh on your firewall appliances or will face one soon enough. And while the standard practice was to exchange one firewall appliance for another, increasingly, enterprises seem to be replacing firewall appliances with firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS).

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 13, 2020

If you are about to renew your MPLS contract, or if you need to upgrade your capacitySTOP! Dont commit to another year of MPLS until youve had time to consider if its the right technology to carry your business forward. Modern enterprises now have alternatives to MPLS that are more flexible and just as reliable for building a WAN.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 15, 2017

Unless you were living under a rock, you probably heard about SD-WAN and its promise to transform enterprise networking as we know it. And, by enterprise networking we mean the use of MPLS at the core of enterprise networks. So, to SD-WAN or to MPLS? The MPLS architecture and its guarantees are now under pressure.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Here are the most viewed assets of 2016… Global Network Security Report Top Networking and Security Challenges in the Enterprise In this insightful report , 700 networking, security & IT pros shared their top challenges and what will drive their investments in 2017. Watch it now Switching Firewall Vendors?

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Kentik

MAY 23, 2019

It’s how we began to set the bar for what modern network analytics should look like. In just a few short years, we’ve proven that flow-based analytics (with formats like NetFlow, sFlow, and JFlow) give enterprises and service providers powerful insights into network performance, availability, security, and much more. We’re evolving.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In short, SD-WAN aims to remove the constraints of legacy connectivity technologies, namely MPLS and the unmanaged public Internet , ushering a new age of flexible, resilient and secure networks. As such, SD-WANs impact on the substantial ongoing IT investment in MPLS is limited. Enter SD-WAN.

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CATO Networks

MAY 24, 2022

Azure SD-WANs MPLS and SD-WAN Problem When organizations start relying on Azure, two problems become increasingly apparent. Running virtual firewalls in Azure adds complexity and considerable expense, necessitating purchase of additional cloud compute resources and third-party licenses. Lets see how.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

It could change your entire approach to network security, and help save your sanity. Gone are the days when it was simple and effective to connect remote sites with a perimeter firewall, or backhaul traffic to a datacenter to keep companies secure and functional. Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) is the future of network security.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 4, 2018

Normally, such an objective would be mission impossible for a network built on MPLS and firewall appliances. This way we could invest in business analysts or other customer-facing roles and technologies not internal IT roles, such as networking and security specialists. That’s why the team turned to Cato.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Most enterprises look at SD-WAN as an MPLS alternative , hoping to reduc e their MPLS connectivity costs. But the actual SD-WAN ROI is a mix of hard and soft savi n gs from increasing overall network capacity and availability to a reduc ed operational load of managing and securing the network.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Todays blog takes a look at some challenges real customers faced with their WAN infrastructure, and how Cato Networks was able to help. Paysafe decided to replace its mix of MPLS and Internet-based VPN with Cato Cloud to create a single converged network. We operate faster because of Cato.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

When I read that less than 20% of IT professionals indicated their organizations can properly monitor public cloud infrastructure, it reminded me of the reoccurring network visibility conversations I have with network managers from around the globe. Granular network visibility brings several benefits to the enterprise.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 17, 2021

You probably know what WAN stands for, but what about all of the other acronyms and abbreviations in the networking world? SASE SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) converges network and security functionalities into a single cloud-based solution. According to Gartner that coined the term, SASE is the future of network security.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 2, 2022

The networking industry loves a good buzzword as much as any other IT sector. Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) certainly fits that billing. The term has been around for at least a decade has come back in vogue to describe networking purchased on a subscription basis. Gartner identifies the specific attributes of a cloud service.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 12, 2020

Most enterprise WANs have historically used MPLS, but with the proliferation of cloud resources and mobile users, organizations are realizing the need to facilitate more flexible connectivity. With a hybrid WAN, two different types of network services connect locations. Regulatory constraints mandating MPLS can continue to be met.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 10, 2018

MPLS has been a popular choice for enterprise networks for many years. Despite the relatively high costs, MPLS can deliver SLA-backed performance required for todays applications. Myth 2: The Entire Network Needs to be Built with MPLS Businesses have embraced cloud applications for ease of access and lower costs.

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Kentik

APRIL 15, 2020

SD-WAN, one of the most disruptive network technologies of the past few years, has a fast rate of adoption. Visualize all transport (MPLS, internet, LTE, etc.) Traffic paths in SD-WAN are highly dynamic with constant policy decisions changing based on the current application/network state. Identify and track network health.

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CATO Networks

MAY 14, 2018

SD-WAN is all the rage in enterprise networking these days. IT teams are excited about the opportunities SD-WAN creates to transform their networks. Improved WAN resiliency, availability and capacity The network is the core of our digital business. But MPLS uptime promise comes at a very high cost.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 18, 2017

Before Shlomo and Gur cofounded Cato, Shlomo cofounded Check Point Software, creator of the first commercial firewall. Back then life was much simpler for networking and security professionals. Their mission was clear: secure the resources inside the firewall from the wily and dangerous world outside of the firewall.

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CATO Networks

MAY 20, 2020

Since the release of Gartners Market Guide for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) last April, ZTNA has been one of the biggest buzzwords in network security, and for good reason. A policy of zero trust helps enterprises limit exposure to the myriad of threats facing the modern network. But what does that look like in practice?

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CATO Networks

APRIL 25, 2018

SD-WAN is one of the hottest technologies in the networking space. Historically, MPLS was the default WAN choice to maximize uptime and ensure predictable network behavior. But, MPLS was expensive and subject to capacity and availability constraints. How can IT executives justify the investment in this technology?

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CATO Networks

MARCH 9, 2022

SD-WAN networks provide multiple benefits to organizations, especially when compared to MPLS. Last Mile Considerations SD-WAN provides organizations with flexibility and cost-efficiency compared to MPLS. Middle Mile Considerations MPLS provides predictability and stability throughout the middle mile.

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