CATO Networks

AUGUST 23, 2016

We recently held a webinar focused on educating network professionals about Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). At the beginning of this webinar, we asked the audience what is your biggest challenge running distributed network security today? Using an MPLS network and routing the traffic over a reliable network.

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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 7, 2016

About 10 years ago, a small startup, Palo Alto Networks, innovated the Next Generation Firewall (NGFW). Existing enterprise firewalls relied on the use of specific ports to apply application security rules. Furthermore, mobile users directly accessed Cloud applications without going through the firewall at all.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 6, 2023

But only a few can securely cloudify the datacenter firewall. This is because datacenter firewalls dont just address the need for secure Internet access, which is the main SSE capability. In this blog post, we explore which capabilities a datacenter firewall-replacing SSE needs to have. Download the White Paper 3.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

However, network firewalls are still a relevant and vital security solution in the era of the cloud. The interconnection between on-prem and cloud environments and between applications within cloud deployments makes network security vital to cloud security.

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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

MAY 24, 2016

TechTarget has recently published an interesting article on the security implications of deploying SD-WAN using 2 customer case studies. In both cases, the customers wanted to extend an MPLS-only WAN into a hybrid WAN based on a combined MPLS and Internet connectivity. Does SD-WAN improve on MPLS security? Is MPLS Secure?

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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. They are faced with many options when making this decision, but one of the first that must be considered is whether to go with a hybrid WAN or SD-WAN.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Firewalls – the foundation of an organizations network security strategy – filters network traffic and can enforce an organizations security rules. However, a firewall is only effective if it can accurately identify network traffic and apply the appropriate security policies and filtering rules.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

And its also no secret that as more applications move to the cloud, significant changes are hosted onto the WAN. SD-WAN appliances are ill-suited to address these changes. For example, most appliance-based SD-WAN require enterprises to layer security in themselves. Youd have access from anywhere and security everywhere.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 23, 2018

Every organization eventually needs to re-evaluate their existing firewall vendors. In these situations, network managers need to evaluate the state of their vendors firewall and the future viability of their security software and hardware.

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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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CATO Networks

MARCH 28, 2018

Finding it difficult to keep up to date with changes in enterprise networking technologies? We have researched hundreds of networking blogs and news websites so you dont have to. Below we have listed the top 15 sites and blogs on the subject of networking and SD-WAN that should be on your reading list. We hear you.

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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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Packet Pushers

JUNE 20, 2022

The same FortiGate NGFW appliance includes networking capabilities including a router, SD-WAN, ZTNA, and a LAN controller. The same FortiGate NGFW appliance includes networking capabilities including a router, SD-WAN, ZTNA, and a LAN controller.

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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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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The WAN landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by demands of cloud, mobility, and globalization. However, the rise of SaaS applications, hybrid work, and global operations has created new challenges for MPLS-based networks, as their once-reliable architecture now fails to meet the demands of modern, cloud-centric environments.

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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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Packet Pushers

APRIL 22, 2024

Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE, combines SD-WAN with cloud-delivered security services including next-gen firewall, CASB, secure web gateway, and others. You can mix and match your SD-WAN and cloud security, but today Rajesh Kari from Palo Alto Networks is here to advocate for the benefits of their single-vendor option.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 9, 2022

SD-WAN networks provide multiple benefits to organizations, especially when compared to MPLS. SD-WAN improves cloud application performance, reduces WAN costs and increases business agility. This blog post lists the top considerations for enterprises that are evaluating and deploying SD-WAN.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

What is the ROI on SD-WAN projects? 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

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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The WAN is evolving after years of stagnation, and SD-WAN is all the rage. What is the promise driving SD-WAN? 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.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The Upside-Down World of Networking & Security | Webinar Firewall Management is a Major Chore Closing these security gaps requires the ability to reduce security teams workloads to a manageable level. One area with significant room for improvement is firewall management.

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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. Below are some of the use cases that can launch your SD-WAN project. Many organizations procure MPLS services to maximize the availability and uptime of the network.

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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

APRIL 25, 2018

SD-WAN is one of the hottest technologies in the networking space. Being hot, though, doesn’t mean that SD-WAN has a solid business case to support it. Historically, MPLS was the default WAN choice to maximize uptime and ensure predictable network behavior.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Managing a big pile of network gear at every branch location is a hassle. Fewer solutions typically also means reducing the number of technical skill sets needed to keep the WAN humming. But, when converged solutions come with converged management tools and a consistent, unified interface, life gets better for WAN engineers.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 19, 2018

WAN optimization has been with us for a long time. Born alongside the expensive MPLS data service, WAN optimization appliances allowed organizations to squeeze more bandwidth out of thin pipes through compression and deduplication, as well as prioritizing traffic of loss-sensitive applications such as remote desktops.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 5, 2017

Weve been discussing the impact the dissolving perimeter has had on networking and IT. Rather than IT playing this kind of shell game on itself, IT should evaluate WAN architectures holistically and look at the quality of experience, availability, security, cost, agility, manageability, and extensibility of the network.

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CATO Networks

JULY 26, 2022

Happy To Announce the Birth of a New Technology – SD-WAN It wasnt that long ago that we oohed and ahhed over the brand-new technology called SD-WAN. The new darling of the networking industry would free us from the shackles of legacy MPLS services. SD-WAN: The Toddler Years When SD-WAN was born, there was much to love.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

In a recent webinar we conducted at Cato , we asked the audience a poll question: What is the primary driver for your SD-WAN project? Why is security such a big deal with SD-WAN? Because SD-WAN is a code name for MPLS WAN transformation project. Secure, Direct Internet Access: SD-WANs Self-Made Headache?

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

For several years now, the network evolution spotlight has been on SD-WAN , and rightfully so. SD-WAN provides big advancements in connecting branch locations into central data centers in a cost-effective manner. Now the spotlight is shifting to the next evolution of networking: the secure access service edge (SASE).

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Like so many areas of IT, networking was revolutionized by SD-WAN , which is now being delivered as a service. But with so many of the same services providers offering who delivered expensive and complex MPLS connectivity now providing SD-WAN connectivity, determining if an SD-WAN service will meet your requirements can be difficult.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 22, 2023

The corporate WAN connects an organizations distributed branch locations, data center, cloud-based infrastructure, and remote workers. The WAN needs to offer high-performance and reliable network connectivity to ensure all users and applications can communicate effectively.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The market for SD-WAN has been driven in part by its ability to reduce bandwidth costs and improve the performance of cloud access. Traditionally, Wide Area Networks (WANs) and network security were loosely coupled entities. This amicable live-and-let-live separation falls apart with todays SD-WAN.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 19, 2018

For the past two years, Cato Networks has led a revolution in enterprise networking: the convergence of software-defined wide area networks ( SD-WAN ) and network security delivered as a single cloud service. For decades, networking and security evolved as silos, creating separate point products in each category.

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