Network Security, Sized for your Business
Sometimes, the concept of one-size-fits-all makes sense. With many social media sites, for example, we all receive the same features. But how, where, and why we work is far from one-size-fits-all, or even one-size-fits-most. Another non-conforming consideration is the network security and performance of your unique business.
In today's digitally connected and increasingly hybrid world of work, network security and performance are crucial elements of running a successful business—no matter your size. Network security is the protection of your underlying network infrastructure from unauthorised access, misuse, or theft. From SMBs to large corporates, the ability to secure your network ensures that you're protected against the latest cyberthreats. Network performance, on the other hand, enables you to deliver the top-notch experience that your customers and employees have come to expect.
No matter your size, budget, or where you are on your cybersecurity journey, there is a network security solution sized for your unique business. Here’s how to secure, fortify, and defend it today.
Secure Your Network: Next-Generation Firewalls
Let’s start with a baseline truth: A firewall is the most basic element in any network security solution, for both SMBs and large enterprises. But not all firewalls are created equal. Traditional firewalls have been replaced with next-generation firewalls (or NGFWs); they’re the only type of firewall that will fully protect your business from emerging and damaging cyberthreats. NGFWs enable your business to build a security-driven network that is also high-performing and scalable.
Think about the way we work these days. You’ve likely made a shift to cloud technologies, and, chances are, your team also works from geographically distributed locations (including home offices) across a variety of endpoint devices (like personal laptops and tablets). This new way of working dramatically expands your attack surfaces and vulnerabilities. As your network edges expand, you need a next-generation firewall that provides effective security and performance everywhere. You also need a firewall that can scale with your business as you grow.
When you implement the right NGFW solution, your organisation will gain advanced security, full network visibility, fast time to detection, and process automation for both your security operations centre (SOC) and network operations centre (NOC). Next-generation firewalls can deliver security for any edge, at any scale.
Learn more about NGFWs for Enterprise or NGFWs for SMEs.
Fortified Network Security for SMBs
With 43% of today’s cyber attacks targeting SMBs, cybersecurity is no longer a topic that SMBs can ignore. At the same time, more than half of all companies have adopted flexible working practices, necessitating the need for high- performance connectivity and enhanced data security across distributed teams. However, the process of scoping, selecting, procuring, implementing, and managing the right network security solution can be challenging and time-consuming, especially for time and budget-strapped SMBs. For SMBs with a small or no technology team, Network Security-as-a-Service (NSaaS) offers an ideal way to bolster network security, while limiting complexity and freeing up internal resources.
Essentially, a NSaaS solution provides you with a trusted third party who will work with you to select and implement the ideal NGFW solution for your SME and also proactively monitor and support your network to ensure it is fully secured at all times - all for a cost-effective and predictable monthly price. Since there’s no need to purchase hardware, NSaaS is often an ideal way for SMBs to gain the best in enterprise network security, without breaking their budget. Plus, by relying on an NSaaS solution, SMEs can leave the heavy lifting of network security and performance to the experts, allowing their internal teams to be more productive, secure, and shift their focus to more immediate and business-critical projects.
Proactive Network Defence for Enterprises
For today’s busy enterprise IT teams, responding to business needs with speed and agility are key. At a time when hybrid working is on the rise, business needs are rapidly changing, and the network edge is ever-expanding, more organisations are turning to Network as a Service (NaaS) to help them meet modern networking challenges.
Traditionally, enterprise organisations have consumed network infrastructure as a one-time capital expenditure (CapEx), which requires significant time for planning and deployment, as well as expertise to install and configure infrastructure. However, the emerging model of NaaS enables your enterprise to consume enterprise network infrastructure - including hardware, software, services, and management – as a flexible, subscription-based model. By moving to a NaaS model, your organisation can simplify network management and consume network infrastructure through a flexible operating expense (OpEx) subscription.
For larger organisations, NaaS is a logical way for your business to essentially extend your limited technology resources, ensuring maximum security and performance.
We hope this post helps shed some light on the best network security options for your business, whether you’re a start-up or looking to scale. No matter where you are on your cybersecurity journey, Optec is here to help. Please get in touch with us today to talk about the best ways to secure, fortify, and defend your business with the best in network security and performance.
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