CATO Networks

JULY 24, 2024

In this blog post, we introduce SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and show how this innovative and easy-to-use technology can answer healthcare and pharma connectivity and security needs. Optimal Performance SASE optimizes network performance through SD-WAN, a global private backbone, and networking optimization capabilities.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 18, 2021

As enterprises set out to modernize their networks, SD-WAN has become a key networking technology for connecting offices. The Internet is everywhere. And 90 percent of the capabilities of routers, firewalls, and now, SD-WAN are common across vendors. But with COVID-19, users transitioned to work at home, not in the office.

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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 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. But just as were getting used to the toddling SD-WAN, along came yet another even more exciting newborn, the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). Lets find out.

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CATO Networks

MAY 9, 2024

However, MPLS is pricey, VPNs are complex, and using the public Internet often leads to performance issues due to ISPs prioritizing cost over quality. The Solution to Retail Challenges: SASE SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a network architecture that converges security services and networking capabilities into a single cloud service.

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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. Addressing MPLS Limitations with SD-WAN Capabilities Businesses need a networking solution that aligns with todays dynamic needs. While SD-WAN eliminates limitations of MPLS, not all SD-WAN solutions are created equal.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 29, 2022

The SD-WAN contract renewal period is an ideal time to review whether SD-WAN fits into your future plans. While SD-WAN is a powerful and cost-effective replacement for MPLS , enterprises need to make sure it answers their evolving needs, like cloud infrastructure, mitigating cyber risks, and enabling remote access from anywhere.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Introduction Since Gartner introduced the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) category in 2019, interest from enterprises has grown substantially. SASE transforms enterprise IT through the convergence of enterprise networking and network security into a single, cloud-native, service. When and how should you initiate your SASE project?

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CATO Networks

JUNE 5, 2023

With the growth of cloud computing, remote work, mobile and Internet of Things (IoT), companies have users and IT assets everywhere, requiring connectivity. Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) provides the ability to implement a secure, high-performance corporate WAN on top of existing networks.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 16, 2022

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) , was recognized by Gartner in 2019 as a new category that converges enterprise networking and security point solutions into a unified, cloud-delivered service. For more detailed explanations, you can read the in-depth ebook that this blog post is based on, SASE as a Gradual Deployment.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When those teams are in lockstep and ready to change, SASE adoption is the logical evolution. But what happens when security teams want to modernize their tools and services but networking teams remain committed to legacy SD-WAN or carrier technologies? SASE vs SD-WAN Whats Beyond Security | Download eBook Why Is SSE Important?

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This phenomenon is highly applicable to many IT transformations such as cloud migration and move to hybrid work, but even more so to SASE (Secure Access Service Edge). The Tactical Start The ripple effect of SASE often starts small, typically focused on a single use case like modernizing WAN infrastructure.

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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

JULY 22, 2024

SASE: The New Divine Tool for IT Titans Among these powerful tools is SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) – converging SD-WAN, a cloud network, and robust security functions into a unified, cloud-native solution. But, not all SASE is created equal. This is akin to the traits of this goddess herself.

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CATO Networks

JULY 15, 2020

Lets analyze SD-WANs completeness according to this definition. SD-WAN delivers various benefits compared to legacy WANs, mainly offering enterprises cost optimization, agility, and simplicity. Dynamic load sharing of traffic across multiple WAN connections, based on corporate defined policies. So, Whats Missing?

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CATO Networks

APRIL 12, 2018

The widespread adoption of Software-Defined Wide-Area-Network ( SD-WAN ) in recent years has caused many to wonder whether WAN optimization is still necessary. More specifically, t he rise of WAN optimization began around 2004 and addressed the limitations of the limited capacity of costly MPLS and leased line connections.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Since its premier over a decade ago, SD-WAN was adopted by enterprises as the go-to-technology for preparing their network for the digital transformation. At the time this made sense, as SD-WAN brought important advantages: Optimized bandwidth costs, by leveraging inexpensive services like Internet broadband whenever possible.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 4, 2024

Deploying the Cato SASE solution can be both simple and quick if you follow this checklist. The collaboration of this team will be crucial for the successful implementation of your Cato SASE platform. The key deliverable from your planning meetings will be a formal SASE deployment plan, which will become the roadmap for your project.

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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

MARCH 17, 2022

WAN transformation with SD-WAN and SASE is a strategic project for many organizations. This happens in many developing nations, where the cost of high-quality internet is similar to the cost of MPLS, so migration from MPLS to Internet-based last mile doesnt create significant cost savings. For example, Office365.

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CATO Networks

MAY 7, 2024

Telltale threat indicators are often available but spread across the threat information and network activity of inbound (and outbound) internet traffic, WAN traffic, cloud traffic, and remote user traffic. Until the Cato SASE Cloud Platform, gaining 360-degree visibility was difficult, if not impossible, for most enterprises.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

One of these new innovations technologies is SASE (Secure Access Service Edge). What is SASE? SASE is an enterprise networking and security category that converges network and security technologies into a single, cloud-native service. As a result, SASE is gaining momentum across multiple industries, including manufacturing.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 18, 2020

As SASE becomes more widely adopted in the industry, there are wide discrepancies in the use of the term. In its August 2019 report, The Future of Network Security Is in the Cloud, Gartner saw SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) as creating a single network for the complete enterprise, connecting and securing all edges everywhere.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 5, 2021

Cato also provides unparalleled visibility into WAN traffic and security. How a SASE with a Private Backbone Optimizes Access to Cloud Applications – by Nick Gagliardi: Nick shows how to optimize WAN traffic to specific cloud applications by keeping it on Catos global private backbone rather than public Internet.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Anyone who is considering SD-WAN for their WAN transformation project must be a bit anxious about the transition of last mile access to the Internet. SD-WAN projects introduce a mix of Internet underlays to augment or replace MPLS. I would consider that similar to the approach discussed in the next paragraph.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 8, 2022

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a new enterprise architecture technology that converges all network and security needs, by design. By replacing all point solutions, SASE provides a unified, global and cloud-based network that supports all edges. This blog post is based on the e-book 8 SASE Drivers for Modern Enterprises .

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 30, 2021

When deciding to digitally transform your network to SASE, the large number of vendors out there might be confusing. To get the full SASE RFP template to help you navigate the vendor vetting process, click here. But first, lets understand what SASE is. What is SASE? SASE RFI Made Easy | Get the Template What is SASE?

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 18, 2022

You may be familiar with the concept of localized versus centralized policies that exist within legacy SD-WAN architectures, but Catos cloud-native SASE architecture simplifies configuration and policy delivery across all capabilities from a true single management application.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 2, 2023

And while some may deploy SD-WAN to overcome this, it is not suitable for global use cases, something the industry demands. With SASE, manufacturers can overcome the above mentioned challenges that plagues many factories during their digital transformation journey. To support this journey, manufacturers need a new solution: SASE.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 1, 2025

As such, the public Internet is unreliable and leads to inconsistent user experiences. Transforming Connectivity with Cato SASE Cloud Cato Networks offers a game-changing solution with its Cato SASE Cloud platform. A Future-Ready Solution Cato SASE Cloud redefines enterprise connectivity in China.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 3, 2024

Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE , a term coined by Gartner in 2019, defines a newer framework that converges enterprise networking and security point solutions into a single, secure, cloud-native, and globally distributed solution that secures all edges. Let’s take the first step.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In the recent Emerging Technologies and Trends Impact Radar: Communications, 1 Gartner expanded our understanding of what it means to be a SASE platform. There are components of SASE, such as some of the networking features with SD-WAN, that reside on-premises, but everything that can be served from cloud edge should be.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Corporate WAN is Rapidly Changing In the past, the majority of an organizations IT assets were located on-prem. Internet of Things (IoT) devices including both commercial and consumer systems are connected to corporate networks. Ask Me Anything: Whats the Difference Between SSE and SASE?

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Of the many options out there, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is ideally suited to supporting all aspects of a corporate cyber risk management program. By consistently enforcing security policies and blocking attacks across the entire corporate WAN, SASE dramatically reduces an organizations cybersecurity risk.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 23, 2022

In the case of mergers, we must deal with inconsistent or incompatible networks architectures, while factoring in the unreliable nature of global connectivity over a public internet. What is SASE and its Core Requirements? And lets not forget inconsistent security policies that add to your headaches.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 31, 2022

With the rise of cloud computing, remote work, and Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile devices, cyber threat actors have many potential targets for their attacks. Universal Protection: The corporate WAN is rapidly expanding and includes on-prem, cloud-based, and remote devices.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 28, 2022

Last December, Network World published a thoughtful guide outlining the questions IT organizations should be asking when evaluating SASE platforms. It was an essential list that should be included in any SASE evaluation. In short, Cato provides all of the core SASE capabilities identified by NWW. If not, where are the gaps?

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