Network Engineering

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

VPN tunnel set up as VPN SITE TO SITE and is Green From Site A I can ping 10.0.3.1 and everything else on this network From Site A, I can only ping 10.0.3.1. I understand that firewall needs to be able to allow for ping on 10.0.3.0 I understand that firewall needs to be able to allow for ping on 10.0.3.0

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Akins IT

APRIL 27, 2020

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is one of the most used solutions to access an organization's data remotely and to provide interconnectivity between networks across different locations. Just about every firewall vendor provides their own VPN deployment option which could be via a client, clientless, or both.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 26, 2021

One prominent alternative is Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms with embedded Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) that alleviate the security dangers and other disadvantages of VPN. VPNs Put Remote Access Security at High Risk In general, VPNs provide minimal security with traffic encryption and simple user authentication.

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Kentik

MARCH 19, 2020

When more of the workforce shifts to working remotely, it puts new and different strains on the infrastructure across different parts of the network, especially where VPN gateways connect to the network edge. More advanced VPNs can do this by application type. Leading VPN solutions also export performance data.

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become one of the cornerstones of secure communications over the internet. However, there has been a lot of confusion around what VPNs can and cannot do. That confusion has led many technologists to choose a VPN solution that may not be well suited for their particular environment.

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DoorDash Engineering

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

As DoorDash’s business grows, engineers strive for a better network infrastructure to ensure more third-party services could be integrated into our system while keeping data securely transmitted. The following sections will discuss how our team established network connections with such vendors.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 4, 2018

When it comes to the enterprise network, decisions need to be made with cost, performance, security, and future plans in mind. Enterprise networking is moving from traditional hub-and-spoke WAN architectures to infrastructure that must support the migration of critical applications to the cloud.

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Kentik

APRIL 4, 2023

When evaluating solutions, whether to internal problems or those of our customers, I like to keep the core metrics fairly simple: will this reduce costs, increase performance, or improve the network’s reliability? It’s often taken for granted by network specialists that there is a trade-off among these three facets. Durability.

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Kentik

JUNE 27, 2023

Kentik customers move workloads to (and from) multiple clouds, integrate existing hybrid applications with new cloud services, migrate to Virtual WAN to secure private network traffic, and make on-premises data and applications redundant to multiple clouds – or cloud data and applications redundant to the data center.

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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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Packet Pushers

MARCH 9, 2020

Let's Encrypt revokes millions of digital certs, Microsoft proposes SMB over QUIC for file access without a VPN (and an easier way to get through firewalls), big vendors offer extended free trials of conferencing software for companies considering remote work, Microsoft pays hourly workers full salaries during work slowdowns, and more.

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NW Kings

JANUARY 4, 2025

Are you looking to kickstart your career as a (network engineer)? In this comprehensive guide, we will (1) explore essential steps and courses you need to take to thrive in networking field by 2025. For freshers without network experience, enrolling in live courses is highly recommended. Many candidates linger on CCNA for years.

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NW Kings

JANUARY 14, 2025

Palo Alto Networks offers a variety of cybersecurity solutions that are specifically designed for different environments and requirements. Product Lines Overview The security solution offered by Palo Alto Networks is organized in three main product lines: Strata, Prisma, and Cortex.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 23, 2016

The company serves up traditional security platforms – next-generation firewalling, URL filtering, application control, and VPN access in its cloud. Tim Greene, Network World Its an exciting time at Cato Networks. We hope that like Network World and Tim Greene, you will keep an eye on us. Click here.

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Akins IT

JUNE 5, 2019

This blog serves to provide a quick high-level overview of whats required to build out a basic Azure network infrastructure. VIRTUAL NETWORK ADDRESS SPACE AND SUBNETS B efore any Azure VMs can be deployed, a virtual network (VNET) must first be implemented within your Azure tenant. If you have an on-prem network of 10.10.0.0/24

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

AdRolls Global Director of IT Adrian Dunne faced several challenges when attempting to scale the companys Internet-based VPNs. Network performance, security, and redundancy all became major issues as AdRoll grew, prompting Dunne to search for a VPN alternative. So, what makes SD-WAN such an attractive VPN replacement?

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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

JANUARY 10, 2023

Legacy solutions, such as virtual private networks (VPNs), lack the capabilities necessary to implement a zero trust security strategy. Zero Trust Security is the Future Castle-and-moat security models were common in the past, but they are ineffective at protecting the modern network.

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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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The Network DNA

JUNE 6, 2024

The Meraki MX650 is a security and SD-WAN appliance that offers VPN Concentration services for big VPN networks. It is perfect for network administrators that require both ease of use and cutting-edge feature sets. The MX650 is excellent for datacenter environments that require a high concentration of VPN topologies.

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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

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

MARCH 8, 2020

Theyll be on the network every workday for hours accessing enterprise applications, files, and data. Datacenter network congestion is also an issue, one that Adroll, a company offering a marketing platform for personalized advertising campaigns, had to grapple with. Once the VPN on our primary firewall rebooted.

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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. 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. Visualize all transport (MPLS, internet, LTE, etc.)

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

User complaints about slow VPN access have been with us forever. Mobile users struggle to gain global access to business applications using legacy mobile VPN clients. Traditional VPN architectures are also incompatible with cloud datacenters in services, such asAmazon AWS and Microsoft Azure, and cloud applications, such as Office 365.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The company already had plenty of experience running IPsec virtual private networks (VPNs) across the Internet. The existing US and Asia-Pacific offices were already connected together by a mesh of IPsec tunnels between local firewall appliances. We could spend a few days just configuring the VPN for a new location, he says.

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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 21, 2021

Yet, the traditional network architecture (MPLS connectivity, VPN servers, etc.) If you cant answer YES to all the above, then it looks like your current network infrastructure is inadequate to ensure business continuity when it comes to secure data access, optimized user experience, and effective visibility and management.

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Akins IT

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Its important to understand how this large scale wireless encryption exploit operates and how you can take preventative measures to protect your network from the KRACK exploit and future security compromises to come. Most commonly, this affects the endpoint (the device connecting to the wireless networks) and not the access point itself.

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

He has more than 20 years of experience in network security and information management, and specializes in enterprise infrastructure, security and project management. company is based on full mesh VPN tunnels over the internet between commercial firewalls. Background J., with offices across the globe. Challenge The WAN for J.s

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

If mobile VPN seems a persistent pain in the-you-know-where, youre not alone. During the webinar, we asked participants about their mobile VPN challenges. Thats because SD-WAN appliances were designed to replace routers, WAN optimizers and the rest of the networking stack needed for site-to-site connectivity not mobile connectivity.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 18, 2023

The face of the modern corporate network is changing rapidly. Digital transformation initiatives, cloud adoption, remote work, and other factors all have a significant impact on where corporate IT assets are located and how corporate networks are used. Its time for a change.

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Akins IT

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

FIREWALLS Whether you provide devices or not, having a strong firewall guards the perimeter of your network, giving you much greater security. Higher education, in particular, has great firewall demands. At that level, financial data, research and development, and other high-value data are at risk for cyber attacks.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Weve all heard of AV and VPN, but there are many more cybersecurity-related acronyms and abbreviations that are worth taking note of. SASE Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-based solution that converges network and security functionalities. According to Gartner (that coined the term), SASE is the future of network security.

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CATO Networks

MAY 24, 2020

It is speculated that the attack on Travelex became possible because the company had failed to patch vulnerable VPN servers. The Cato Approach Here at Cato Networks, we have developed a solution to the security problem of unpatched VPN servers.

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