CATO Networks

APRIL 26, 2021

Long-term use alternatives must be considered due to VPNs failures where remote access security is concerned. 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.

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Packet Pushers

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Todays Heavy Networking, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, discusses Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) across the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). You could think of ZTNA, as VPN evolved and SASE as SD-WAN evolved. You could think of ZTNA, as VPN evolved and SASE as SD-WAN evolved.

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CATO Networks

MAY 31, 2021

Due to the surge in remote work inspired by COVID-19, VPN infrastructure designed to support 10-20% of the workforce has failed to keep up. This has inspired companies to invest in scaling their VPN infrastructure, but this is not as easy as it sounds. All systems (VPN, networking, security, etc.)

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CATO Networks

APRIL 19, 2021

Digitalization, work-from-anywhere,and cloud computing have accelerated SASE offerings to address the need for secure and optimizedaccess, anytime, anywhere, and on any device. And, enterprises should build a strategy for replacing legacy point products with a converged SASE platform.

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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

MARCH 7, 2023

Unsolved Remote Access Challenges Continue to Propel SASE in 2023, Finds New Cato Survey By all accounts, 2023 is expected to see strong growth in the SASE market. And Gartner isnt the only one expecting SASE to perform well this year. DellOro expects the SASE market to reach $8 billion in 2023. Rotten user experience.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Enter SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), a revolutionary architecture that converges networking and security into a single, cloud-native platform. For retailers looking to stay ahead of the curve, adopting a true SASE platform is not just advantageousit’s essential. SASE For Different Verticals | Get the Report!

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 15, 2023

Today, we announced that Carlsberg, the world-famous brewer, has selected Cato SASE Cloud for its global deployment. Its a massive SASE deployment spanning 200+ locations and 25,000 remote users worldwide, replacing a combination of MPLS services, VPN services, SD-WAN devices, remote access VPNs , and security appliances.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 10, 2023

Why remote access should be a collaboration between network & security | White Paper A VPN Cant Provide Zero Trust The rise of remote and hybrid work has made secure remote access a vital capability for many organizations. Without built-in access controls, VPNs cannot enforce zero trusts least privilege access policies.

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CATO Networks

JULY 30, 2024

Cato SASE Cloud Approach: The Cato SASE Cloud takes a risk-based approach to Zero Trust, combining Client Connectivity & Device Posture capabilities with more holistic threat prevention techniques. Traditional VPNs cannot provide partial or specific access to selected applications or resources.

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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? Heres a list of the key acronyms to help you keep up with the latest in WAN transformation. SASE SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) converges network and security functionalities into a single cloud-based solution.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 24, 2019

A recent conversation with a WAN engineer got me thinking about how network optimization techniques have changed over the years. Traditional WAN optimization tools do little to help address these challenges, as theyre simply designed to reduce bandwidth consumption. WAN optimization appliances couldnt fix that trombone problem.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 5, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak led to a surge in business VPN usage in an extremely short timeframe. In fact, multiple regions saw VPN usage rise over 200% in a matter of weeks. However, as they settle into the new normal, many enterprises are also learning that there are several VPN disadvantages as well. Lets find out.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 11, 2021

Many companies that already offered VPN services to a small group of remote workers scurried to extend those capabilities to the much larger workforce sequestering at home. VPNs are certainly one option, but not the only one. Other choices include appliance-based SD-WAN and SASE. Lets have a look at each approach.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

However, on the user side, enterprises are grappling with the limitations of VPNs, which were once the go-to solution for secure remote access. The VPN Dilemma VPNs, while effective for basic remote access, often fall short in addressing the evolving security and performance needs of modern enterprises.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 10, 2022

Weve been touting the real-world benefits of Cato SASE on our Web site and in seminars, case studies, and solution briefs since the company was founded, but how do those benefits translate into hard numbers? After Cato , all of the updates and most of the management were simply delegated to the Cato SASE Cloud. That was amazing.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Yet, the traditional network architecture (MPLS connectivity, VPN servers, etc.) When a branch office is down, users work from remote, connecting back via the Internet to the VPN in the data center. SASE: The Architecture for Effective BCP SASE provides the adequate underlying infrastructure for BCP in todays digital environment.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 7, 2020

Theyve dubbed this converged architecture SASE, or secure access service edge. SASE moves security out of the legacy datacenter and closer to where users, data and applications reside today. The users traffic is sent to Catos SD-WAN edge device, the Cato Socket, sitting on the local network.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 27, 2022

As a result, many companies attempted to meet the needs of their remote workforce via remote access VPNs with varying levels of success. What is a Remote Access VPN and How Does it Work? A remote access virtual private network (VPN) is a solution designed to securely connect a remote user to the enterprise network.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 3, 2023

Historically, virtual private networks (VPNs) were the only available solution, and this familiarity has driven many organizations to expand their existing VPN infrastructure as the need for secure remote access has grown. While VPNs can protect against eavesdroppers, thats about all that they can do.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 20, 2022

Get crystal clear on your WAN challenges: Do any of these challenges sound familiar? Youve been told to cut costs Its no secret that MPLS circuits cost a fortune often 3-4x the price of MPLS alternatives (like SD-WAN,) for only a fraction of the bandwidth. Youve decided to look for MPLS alternatives: Do all roads lead to SD-WAN?

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 17, 2020

The widespread adoption of Gartner’s secure access service edge (SASE) architecture all but debunked that notion, and today it’s widely accepted that networking and security must come together. But for those vendors rushing to join SASE, solution integration has become the answer. The post SASE Convergence or Integration?

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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. SASE solutions use DPI to support its integrated security functions.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 3, 2020

Yes, the stars shifted in 2019, as the industry adoption of Catos revolutionary approach to networking and security came in the form of Gartners Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture. SASE Makes Catos Convergence of Networking and Security into the Industry Standard In mid-2019, the Cato vision became part of a Gartner trend.

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CATO Networks

JULY 27, 2020

For the second year in a row, Cato Networks was recognized as a Sample Vendor in the Secure Access Service Edge ( SASE ) category in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Enterprise Networking, 2020. The report also taught us quite a bit more about SASE since its introduction nearly a year ago. Here are some of the key highlights and insights.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Why remote access should be a collaboration between network & security | Whitepaper Where Legacy Secure Remote Access Falls Short With a growing percentage of corporate workforces working on remote or hybrid schedules, a secure remote access VPN is essential. In many cases, companies are reliant on VPNs to provide this capability.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 23, 2020

At the same time this unprecedented shift to remote work is occurring, businesses are realizing traditional enterprise remote access solutions, like Internet-based VPN, often arent capable of addressing all the needs of large-scale work from home. As a result, user experience and productivity can suffer. As a result, user experience suffers.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Enterprise Solutions for Secure Remote Access There are three primary enterprise-grade solutions that businesses use today for secure remote access: Virtual Private Network (VPN); Zero Trust Network Access ( ZTNA ); and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). VPNs provide point-to-point connectivity.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 26, 2022

An MSP that makes ZTNA part of its service offering can reap significant benefits, especially if it is deployed as part of a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offering. Lets take a closer look at some of the key benefits: Tighter Security Controls VPNs are designed solely to provide a secure network link between two points.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 8, 2020

Once the VPN on our primary firewall rebooted. Performance and User Experience Mobile and home VPN users often complain about remote access performance even when infrastructure is sized appropriately, thanks to the unpredictability, latency and packet loss inherent in the public Internet core.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 14, 2022

At first, IT teams tried to deal with the new situation by stacking up legacy VPN servers. The Hybrid Workforce: Planning for the New Working Reality | EBOOK Requirement #1: Seamless Transition Between Home and Office Most traditional infrastructure, namely MPLS, SD-WAN and NGFW/UTM, is focused on the office.

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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. We also address the shortcomings of VPNs.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 4, 2020

The infrastructure needed to support these remote users, virtual private network (VPN) solutions, was built for the brave few and not for the masses. During the first wave of COVID-19, IT had to throw money and hardware at the problem, stacking up legacy VPN servers all over the world to catch up with the demand.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 22, 2022

This blog post breaks down the considerations and requirements of strategic change, while comparing two courses of action – transforming early or waiting for the last minute – and proposes a plan for gradual adoption of SASE. This begs the question, how can IT teams adopt SASE without disrupting the business?

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CATO Networks

JULY 27, 2021

Issues with VPN infrastructure mean that remote users have unstable connections to the corporate network. SASE Gives Enterprises Adaptability The high costs of work from anywhere stem from the fact that companies are using legacy technologies to support their remote workers. Post-COVID, work from anywhere is here to stay.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The award recognizes the high value of the WAN connectivity and security the Cato SASE Cloud delivers in support of the Gnutti Carlo Group’s digital transformation initiative. “The other solutions couldn’t give us a single package with integrated security, networking, and remote access,” says Moser. .

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Under this model, insiders connected directly or via a VPN are granted unrestricted access to corporate networks, systems, and applications. Due to the limitations of VPNs, the focus of zero trust discussions is often on controlling users access to corporate resources.

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