BrandPost: IoT Security – The Next Frontier for SD-WAN
Just as you thought software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) technology was maturing, it’s evolving yet again. The latest evolution comes as enterprises tackle new security challenges associated with Internet of Things (IoT) devices – introducing the requirement for a Zero Trust security framework at the WAN edge.
As the cloud-first infrastructure that sits at the intersection of networking and security, SD-WAN has demonstrated that it can be the go-to platform for connecting users securely and directly to applications wherever they reside. The latest demonstration of its growth potential has been the expansion of cloud-delivered security services that can be integrated with SD-WAN, to create a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). Looking forward, SD-WAN will be tasked with intercepting and securing IoT device traffic to contain emerging threats and prevent lateral movement in the event of a breach.