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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