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1. SD-WAN deployment
- Benefits: improved network performance, reduced costs, increased agility
- Optimized traffic routing based on application requirements and network conditions
- Centralized management and orchestration of WAN infrastructure
- Flexibility to leverage multiple transport technologies (MPLS, broadband, LTE)
- Key considerations: vendor selection, migration strategy, security integration
- Evaluation criteria: feature set, scalability, ease of management, ecosystem integration
- Phased migration approach to minimize disruption and ensure smooth transition
- Integration with existing security controls and policies
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Cisco (Viptela, Meraki): Cisco SD-WAN (powered by Viptela) and Meraki SD-WAN offer cloud-managed SD-WAN solutions with integrated security, analytics, and application optimization.
- VMware (VeloCloud): VMware SD-WAN (powered by VeloCloud) provides a cloud-delivered SD-WAN solution with dynamic multipath optimization and zero-touch provisioning.
- Versa: Versa Secure SD-WAN offers a comprehensive SD-WAN solution with integrated security, analytics, and multi-tenancy support.
- SilverPeak (Aruba): Silver Peak (acquired by Aruba) offers an SD-WAN solution with advanced application optimization, security, and cloud integration capabilities.
2. SASE implementation
- Convergence of networking and security functions in a cloud-delivered model
- Consolidation of disparate point solutions into a unified platform
- Enables consistent security policies across all edges (branch, mobile, cloud)
- Simplifies management and reduces complexity
- Key components: SD-WAN, FWaaS, ZTNA, CASB, DLP
- SD-WAN for optimized and secure connectivity
- FWaaS for cloud-delivered firewall capabilities
- ZTNA for secure, identity-based access to applications
- CASB for visibility and control over cloud application usage
- DLP for data protection and compliance
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Cisco: Cisco offers a comprehensive SASE solution that combines SD-WAN, cloud security (Umbrella), zero trust network access (Duo), and cloud access security broker (Cloudlock) capabilities.
- Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto's Prisma Access provides a cloud-delivered SASE solution with integrated SD-WAN, security, and cloud access control functionalities.
- Fortinet: Fortinet's SASE solution combines SD-WAN, next-generation firewall, ZTNA, and cloud security services into a single, integrated platform.
3. Secure access service edge (SASE)
- Gartner-defined architecture combining network and security services
- Convergence of WAN capabilities with cloud-delivered security functions
- Enables secure and efficient access to applications and resources
- Addresses the limitations of traditional network and security architectures
- Key benefits: simplified management, improved performance, enhanced security
- Centralized policy management and enforcement
- Optimized traffic routing and reduced latency
- Consistent security controls across all edges and locations
4. Zero trust architecture (ZTNA)
- Principle of "never trust, always verify" for network access
- Assumes that no user, device, or network should be inherently trusted
- Requires continuous authentication and authorization based on context
- Shifts focus from perimeter-based security to identity-based security
- Key aspects: continuous authentication, least privilege access, microsegmentation
- Continuous monitoring and validation of user and device identity
- Granting access only to specific applications and resources as needed
- Segmentation of network based on user, device, and application attributes
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Cisco (Duo): Cisco's Duo offers a zero trust security platform with multi-factor authentication, device trust, and adaptive access policies.
- Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto's Prisma Access includes ZTNA capabilities for secure, identity-based access to applications and resources.
- Fortinet: Fortinet's FortiZTP provides ZTNA functionalities with identity-based access control and device posture assessment.
5. Cloud security posture management (CSPM)
- Automated assessment and remediation of cloud infrastructure misconfigurations
- Continuous monitoring of cloud environments for security risks and vulnerabilities
- Identification of deviations from best practices and compliance standards
- Automated remediation actions to mitigate identified risks
- Benefits: improved visibility, reduced risk, continuous compliance
- Comprehensive visibility into cloud infrastructure security posture
- Proactive identification and mitigation of security risks
- Continuous compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Cloud): Prisma Cloud offers CSPM capabilities for continuous monitoring, compliance assessment, and remediation of cloud infrastructure misconfigurations.
- VMware (CloudHealth): VMware's CloudHealth provides CSPM functionalities with multi-cloud visibility, governance, and optimization features.
6. Firewall as a service (FWaaS)
- Cloud-delivered firewall functionality
- Firewall capabilities delivered as a cloud service
- Eliminates the need for on-premises firewall appliances
- Enables consistent firewall policies across all locations and edges
- Benefits: scalability, flexibility, simplified management
- Elastic scalability to accommodate changing network requirements
- Flexibility to deploy and manage firewall policies from a central console
- Simplified management and reduced operational overhead
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto's Prisma Access includes cloud-delivered FWaaS capabilities with next-generation firewall features and threat prevention.
- Fortinet: Fortinet's FortiGate-as-a-Service provides FWaaS functionalities with advanced security features and centralized management.
- Cisco (Umbrella): Cisco Umbrella offers cloud-delivered firewall capabilities as part of its broader cloud security platform.
7. Network function virtualization (NFV)
- Decoupling of network functions from proprietary hardware
- Virtualization of network services and functions
- Enables running network functions on commodity hardware or cloud platforms
- Facilitates agile and flexible deployment of network services
- Benefits: cost savings, agility, service innovation
- Reduced dependence on proprietary hardware and associated costs
- Faster deployment and scaling of network services
- Enables rapid introduction of new services and capabilities
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Cisco: Cisco's NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) enables the deployment of virtualized network functions on Cisco hardware platforms.
- Juniper: Juniper's Contrail Platform provides an open, standards-based NFV solution for service providers and enterprises.
- HPE: HPE's NFV platform offers a carrier-grade, open-standards-based solution for deploying virtualized network functions.
8. Software-defined networking (SDN)
- Separation of network control and forwarding planes
- Decoupling of network control logic from underlying forwarding devices
- Centralized control and programming of network behavior
- Enables network automation and programmability
- Key components: SDN controllers, southbound APIs, northbound APIs
- SDN controllers for centralized network control and management
- Southbound APIs (e.g., OpenFlow) for communication with forwarding devices
- Northbound APIs for integration with orchestration and automation platforms
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Cisco (ACI): Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) is an SDN solution for data center networking, enabling policy-based automation and segmentation.
- VMware (NSX): VMware NSX is a network virtualization and security platform that enables software-defined networking and microsegmentation.
- Juniper (Contrail): Juniper's Contrail Networking is an open-source SDN platform that provides network virtualization, automation, and policy management capabilities.
9. Intent-based networking (IBN)
- Translation of business intent into network configurations and policies
- Abstraction of network complexity through high-level intent statements
- Automated translation of intent into network configurations and policies
- Continuous validation and assurance of network state against defined intent
- Key capabilities: intent translation, automated provisioning, continuous assurance
- Natural language processing and machine learning for intent interpretation
- Automated provisioning and configuration of network devices
- Continuous monitoring and assurance of network performance and security
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Cisco (DNA Center): Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center is an intent-based networking solution that enables network automation, assurance, and analytics.
- Juniper (Apstra): Juniper's Apstra solution provides an intent-based networking platform for data center automation and validation.
- Aruba (ClearPass): Aruba ClearPass is an intent-based networking solution for wired and wireless access control and policy management.
10. AI-driven network automation
- Application of AI techniques to automate network operations
- Machine learning algorithms for network optimization and troubleshooting
- Predictive analytics for proactive network management
- Cognitive insights and recommendations for network planning and design
- Use cases: configuration management, troubleshooting, performance optimization
- Automated generation and validation of network configurations
- Intelligent root cause analysis and problem resolution
- Proactive identification and mitigation of performance bottlenecks
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Cisco (DNA Center): Cisco DNA Center leverages AI and machine learning for network insights, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
- Juniper (Mist): Juniper's Mist AI platform uses artificial intelligence for network optimization, troubleshooting, and user experience enhancement.
- Aruba (NetInsight): Aruba NetInsight employs AI and machine learning techniques for network optimization, anomaly detection, and performance forecasting.
11. ML-based network anomaly detection
- Identification of unusual patterns and behaviors in network traffic
- Unsupervised learning algorithms for detecting anomalies and outliers
- Behavioral analysis of network entities (users, devices, applications)
- Real-time detection of security threats and operational issues
- Benefits: improved threat detection, reduced false positives, faster response
- Enhanced accuracy in identifying sophisticated and evolving threats
- Minimized false positives through adaptive learning and contextual analysis
- Faster incident response through automated alerting and containment
12. AIOps for network management
- Integration of AI and ML capabilities into IT operations
- Application of AI and ML techniques to network monitoring and management
- Correlation of data from multiple sources (logs, metrics, events)
- Intelligent automation of network operations tasks
- Key capabilities: anomaly detection, root cause analysis, predictive maintenance
- Identification of anomalous patterns and behaviors in network data
- Automated root cause analysis and problem isolation
- Predictive maintenance and proactive issue resolution
13. 5G and edge computing
- Convergence of high-speed wireless connectivity and distributed computing
- 5G networks providing enhanced mobile broadband, ultra-low latency, and massive IoT
- Edge computing enabling data processing and analysis closer to the source
- Enables new use cases and applications in various industries
- Key benefits: low latency, high bandwidth, real-time processing
- Reduced latency for mission-critical and time-sensitive applications
- High bandwidth for data-intensive applications and services
- Real-time processing and decision-making at the network edge
14. Private 5G networks
- Dedicated 5G networks for enterprises and industries
- Deployment of private 5G infrastructure within enterprise premises
- Enables secure, reliable, and customizable wireless connectivity
- Supports industry-specific use cases and requirements
- Benefits: enhanced security, customization, and performance
- Isolation from public networks, ensuring data privacy and security
- Customization of network parameters and quality of service
- Optimized performance for specific applications and devices
15. Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E
- Latest Wi-Fi standards offering higher speeds, lower latency, and improved efficiency
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) introducing advanced features like OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and TWT
- Wi-Fi 6E extending Wi-Fi 6 capabilities to the 6 GHz spectrum
- Enables higher throughput, increased capacity, and reduced interference
- Key benefits: enhanced performance, increased density, improved battery life
- Higher data rates and lower latency for demanding applications
- Support for a greater number of devices in dense environments
- Improved energy efficiency and longer battery life for client devices
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Cisco (Catalyst, Meraki): Cisco offers Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points and wireless controllers under its Catalyst and Meraki product lines.
- Aruba: Aruba provides Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points, controllers, and wireless solutions for enterprise networks.
- Juniper (Mist): Juniper's Mist AI platform supports Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points with advanced analytics and automation capabilities.
16. Cloud-managed networking
- Centralized management and orchestration of network infrastructure through cloud platforms
- Single pane of glass for managing distributed network devices and services
- Cloud-based provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of network infrastructure
- Integration with cloud-native services and APIs for automation and orchestration
- Benefits: simplified operations, remote management, scalability
- Reduced complexity and administrative overhead in managing network infrastructure
- Ability to remotely manage and troubleshoot network devices from anywhere
- Elastic scalability to accommodate growing network demands and changing requirements
- Key OEMs and Solutions:
- Cisco (Meraki): Cisco Meraki offers a cloud-managed networking solution with centralized management, monitoring, and analytics for wired and wireless networks.
- Aruba (Central): Aruba Central is a cloud-based network management platform for managing and monitoring Aruba wired, wireless, and SD-WAN infrastructure.
- HPE (Aruba): HPE's Aruba product line includes cloud-managed networking solutions for campus, branch, and remote networks.
17. Hybrid cloud networking
- Integration of on-premises and cloud-based network resources
- Seamless connectivity and interoperability between on-premises and cloud environments
- Enables workload mobility and flexible deployment options
- Supports various hybrid cloud architectures (e.g., hub-and-spoke, mesh, multi-cloud)
- Key considerations: network architecture, security, performance optimization
- Designing network topology and connectivity for hybrid cloud scenarios
- Ensuring consistent security policies and controls across on-premises and cloud resources
- Optimizing network performance and latency for hybrid cloud workloads
18. Multi-cloud networking
- Interconnection and management of network resources across multiple cloud providers
- Enabling connectivity and data exchange between workloads in different cloud platforms
- Centralized management and orchestration of multi-cloud network resources
- Supports distributed application architectures and cloud-agnostic deployments
- Benefits: workload portability, vendor flexibility, high availability
- Ability to move workloads between cloud providers based on performance, cost, or compliance requirements
- Flexibility to choose the best-suited cloud services from different providers
- Improved availability and disaster recovery through multi-cloud redundancy
19. Container networking and security
- Challenges and solutions for networking and securing containerized applications
- Ephemeral nature of containers and dynamic network requirements
- Need for microsegmentation and application-level network policies
- Integration with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
- Key aspects: overlay networks, service mesh, network policies
- Overlay networks (e.g., VXLAN, IPVLAN) for container-to-container communication
- Service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) for traffic management and security
- Network policies for enforcing segmentation and access controls between containers
20. Kubernetes network policies
- Definition and enforcement of network segmentation and access controls in Kubernetes clusters
- Declarative specification of ingress and egress rules for pods and namespaces
- Labeling and selector-based policies for fine-grained traffic control
- Integration with container network interfaces (CNI) and network plugins
- Benefits: enhanced security, multi-tenancy, compliance
- Isolation of workloads and prevention of unauthorized communication
- Enablement of multi-tenant environments with network-level segregation
- Compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements
21. Infrastructure as code (IaC) for networking
- Management of network infrastructure using declarative configuration files
- Defining network topology, devices, and configurations as code
- Leveraging version control systems for tracking and collaboration
- Automating network provisioning and configuration management
- Benefits: versioning, automation, reproducibility
- Ability to track and revert changes to network configurations
- Automated deployment and updates of network infrastructure
- Reproducibility of network environments across different stages (dev, test, prod
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1. SD-WAN deployment
- Benefits: improved network performance, reduced costs, increased agility
- Key considerations: vendor selection, migration strategy, security integration