Bringing SASE and SD-WAN together offers a streamlined approach to enterprise networking and security Imagine if buying a car meant only getting the engine without any safety features like airbags, anti-lock brakes, or collision detection systems. The vehicle probably runs fine, but the risk of driving it without these safety measures outweighs its benefits. Similarly, standalone software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) offers robust connectivity but falls short of providing essential security features needed to protect modern enterprise networks.  Just as we wouldn’t settle for a car without airbag ..read more

When looking at digital transformation, two WAN technologies have been making headlines: 5G and SASE. While 5G delivers a more agile form of WAN connectivity, SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) represents a convergence of WAN networking and security. But what happens when these two transformative technologies intersect? With SASE finally becoming mainstream, most solutions address use cases that support fixed sites and remote work. WAN connectivity is predominately wired broadband, and if cellular is part of the network, it is often there as a failover connection. Now, 5G is delivering the perf ..read more

Each quarter, the Cradlepoint Threat Intelligence and Analysis (TR&A) Team publishes a threat intelligence report to inform customers about relevant changes in the threat landscape. This report covers events from January through March 2024. Our Views on Recent Attacks This quarter’s report is focused on the increasing threats to credentialed access. Two factor authentication (MFA or 2FA) has been a standard of good security. However, the effectiveness of MFA and other credential defenses are under threat by new and improved threat actor tools. Phishing as a Service (PhaaS) and botnets are ..read more

In a world where simplicity is key, SASE emerges as a simplified solution to optimize networking and increase security for enterprises  If you’re in the tech space, chances are you’ve come across the term SASE (pronounced “sassy”). Besides being your teenager’s most obvious attribute, what does SASE mean, and why is Gartner predicting that at least 40% of enterprises will have explicit strategies to adopt it before 2025? SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is more than just a catchy (or confusing) acronym. By combining security and networking technologies into one cloud-based solution, SASE ..read more

Isolating web applications protects enterprise networks from third-party access risks and threats In the late 2000s and early 2010s, people had multiple personalities when it came to their devices. On one hand, their Blackberry pinged with email notifications from work. On the other hand (literally), their fingers left prints on the touchscreen of a new iPhone. Companies recognized that employees preferred using personal devices, which typically featured the latest technology and were customized to their preferences. While this realization spurred “bring your own device” (BYOD) to become mains ..read more

Tailored filtering, management, and isolation solutions ensure K-12 network and internet security keep pace with an explosion of connectivity across campuses Technology is an indispensable educational asset. Today, tablets, laptops, and interactive whiteboards are ubiquitous in classrooms, alongside online platforms accessible from anywhere. These tools have transformed classrooms, auditoriums, and even buses into vibrant learning hubs that foster collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. However, the proliferation of connected technologies has amplified the need to crack down on cyber ..read more

Cellular failover provides a more versatile and resilient alternative to traditional wired lines  Every play has its understudy — the person who stands by waiting in the wings, fully prepared to step in at a moment’s notice if the lead actor is sick or hurt or gets a bad case of stage fright. Preparing for the worst guarantees the show goes on, despite less-than-ideal circumstances. The same goes for networking. Like an understudy, cellular failover is always there to seamlessly take over when the primary link fails. It knows all the “lines” and ensures business continues as usual, despit ..read more

Vulnerabilities such as Ivanti’s Connect Secure illustrate why VPN security risks have become too prevalent and impactful to ignore  If you’re working in network and data security for an enterprise, Ivanti’s multi-faceted VPN solution vulnerabilities in January 2024 underscore a serious question: Have VPNs worn out their welcome? (And is zero trust security the exciting newcomer with both style and substance?)  I’ll explain my thoughts on this in a moment, but first, here’s what happened: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) required all U.S. government ag ..read more

What does zero trust security mean to enterprises in the real world? VPN replacement and isolation-based internet access protection, for starters From “Ocean’s Eleven” to “Baby Driver” to “The Italian Job,” movie-goers love watching a team of creative scoundrels break into a vault. Network security administrators feel differently. Those tasked with safeguarding critical enterprise data prefer that their applications and files remain safe behind virtually fortified walls built on zero trust security. Imagine zero trust security as a high-security bank vault. Traditionally, you might picture a s ..read more

With 5G, AI technologies for enterprises have the low latency to thrive. And with AIOps, 5G can be optimized like never before. With explosive growth under its belt, AI has transcended from nerdy water cooler talk to a focal point for company leaders across all industries. From a 2023 McKinsey Global Survey, nearly a quarter of C-suite executives indicate personal usage of generative AI (GenAI) tools for work, and one-third of respondents say these technologies are already being used in at least one function of their organization. GenAI continues to reach its fingers toward AIOps and more, so ..read more