1. SD-WAN deployment - Benefits: improved network performance, reduced costs, increased agility - Key considerations: vendor selection, migration strategy, security integration 2. SASE implementation - Convergence of networking and security functions in a cloud-delivered model - Key components: SD-WAN, FWaaS, ZTNA, CASB, DLP 3. Secure access service edge (SASE) - Gartner-defined architecture combining network and security services - Enables secure and efficient access to applications and resources 4. Zero trust architecture (ZTNA) - Principle of "never trust, always verify" for network access - Key aspects: continuous authentication, least privilege access, microsegmentation 5. Cloud security posture management (CSPM) - Automated assessment and remediation of cloud infrastructure misconfigurations - Ensures compliance with security best practices and standards 6. Firewall as a service (FWaaS) - Cloud-delivered firewall functionality - Benefits: scalability, flexibility, simplified management 7. Network function virtualization (NFV) - Decoupling of network functions from proprietary hardware - Enables agile, software-defined network services 8. Software-defined networking (SDN) - Separation of network control and forwarding planes - Enables centralized, programmable network management 9. Intent-based networking (IBN) - Translation of business intent into network configurations and policies - Leverages AI and ML for network automation and optimization 10. AI-driven network automation - Application of AI techniques to automate network operations - Use cases: configuration management, troubleshooting, performance optimization 11. ML-based network anomaly detection - Identification of unusual patterns and behaviors in network traffic - Enables proactive detection and mitigation of security threats 12. AIOps for network management - Integration of AI and ML capabilities into IT operations - Enhances monitoring, root cause analysis, and predictive maintenance 13. 5G and edge computing - Convergence of high-speed wireless connectivity and distributed computing - Enables low-latency, data-intensive applications and services 14. Private 5G networks - Dedicated 5G networks for enterprises and industries - Benefits: enhanced security, customization, and performance 15. Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E - Latest Wi-Fi standards offering higher speeds, lower latency, and improved efficiency - Wi-Fi 6E leverages 6 GHz spectrum for expanded capacity 16. Cloud-managed networking - Centralized management and orchestration of network infrastructure through cloud platforms - Simplifies operations, enables remote management, and facilitates scalability 17. Hybrid cloud networking - Integration of on-premises and cloud-based network resources - Enables seamless connectivity and migration between environments 18. Multi-cloud networking - Interconnection and management of network resources across multiple cloud providers - Facilitates workload portability and avoids vendor lock-in 19. Container networking and security - Challenges and solutions for networking and securing containerized applications - Key aspects: overlay networks, service mesh, network policies 20. Kubernetes network policies - Definition and enforcement of network segmentation and access controls in Kubernetes clusters - Enables granular security within container-based environments 21. Infrastructure as code (IaC) for networking - Management of network infrastructure using declarative configuration files - Enables version control, automation, and reproducibility 22. Network security orchestration and automation - Coordination and automation of security controls across network devices and platforms - Streamlines security operations and improves incident response 23. Secure access service edge (SASE) integration - Integration of SASE components with existing network and security infrastructure - Considerations: vendor interoperability, migration strategies, performance optimization 24. SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) - Platforms that enable automated incident response workflows and playbooks - Integrates with various security tools and technologies 25. XDR (Extended Detection and Response) - Unified approach to threat detection and response across endpoints, networks, and cloud - Leverages AI and ML for improved threat hunting and analysis 26. Zero trust network access (ZTNA) - Secure, identity-based access to applications and resources - Replaces traditional VPN solutions with more granular, context-aware access controls 27. Microsegmentation - Division of network into smaller, isolated segments based on workload attributes - Enables fine-grained security policies and reduces lateral movement of threats 28. CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) - Intermediary between users and cloud services to enforce security policies - Capabilities: visibility, compliance, data protection, threat prevention 29. DLP (Data Loss Prevention) integration - Integration of DLP controls into network and security infrastructure - Enables identification and protection of sensitive data across various channels 30. User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) - Analysis of user and device behavior patterns to detect anomalies and potential threats - Leverages machine learning algorithms for adaptive threat detection