Name: Evaluating the Efficacy of NGFW Techniques in the Cloud
Start: 2021-05-20T17:00:00Z
End: 2021-05-20T17:00:58.000Z
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Enterprise IT is driving digital transformation, cloud migration, omni-media experiences, devops enablement, application reliability, and technology innovation including 5G, IoT, WiFi6, SASE, and the software-defined Enterprise.

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Versa Networks is an expert and leader in Secure SD-WAN which combines full-featured SD-WAN, complete integrated security, advanced scalable routing, genuine multi-tenancy, and sophisticated analytics to meet WAN Edge requirements for small to extremely large Enterprises and Service Providers. Versa Secure SD-WAN is available on-premises, hosted through Service Providers, Cloud-Delivered, and via the simplified Versa Titan cloud service designed for Lean IT.  The company has transacted hundreds of thousands of software licenses globally through its global Service Providers, partners, and Enterprises.

In this webinar we will explore how Versa Digital Experience Monitoring helps in improve user productivity and customer satisfaction. User Productivity is directly proportional to the quality of the connectivity from the user device to the applications. With users relying on hybrid work/remote work and enterprises relying on SaaS applications which are hosted on the internet, the variables impacting the connectivity experience are innumerable.

Ensuring User Experience with Versa Digital Experience Monitoring

Discover the Versa Private SASE solution, crafted for organizations prioritizing data sovereignty, compliance, and enhanced network performance. This webinar delves into how Private SASE meets stringent data residency and privacy regulations, including PCI, HIPAA, GDPR by ensuring your data stays within defined geographical limits. Learn how this can be achieved by leveraging your existing infrastructure to reduce additional investments.  

We'll also explore how Private SASE can be scaled and customized to match your business's geographical footprint, offering unparalleled control and flexibility. Service providers will find new avenues for revenue with the ability to align infrastructure use to their business models, offering additional SASE services with greater control over pricing strategies.

What is Private SASE and is it for me?

GenAI tools are increasingly used by organizations to foster innovation and drive productivity. More and more, employees across the business are using GenAI and large language models (LLM) to streamline communication, automate tasks, and generate code. The mass availability of these tools have exposed businesses to significant cyber risks including data leaks, intellectual property theft and breaches, and the risks have escalated to become a top concern in 2023 for cyber risk executives.  

Integrating cybersecurity into the use of GenAI has become key to ensuring there is a balance between the benefits gained and the safeguarding of sensitive data when users interact with GenAI applications.  

Attend this webinar to learn about the different ways GenAI can put your data at risk, and security controls that can help prevent data leakage and mitigate risk without impacting user productivity. We will discuss: 

1. Different risks associated with GenAI and implications for businesses 
2. Use cases for securing GenAI  
3. Live demo enforcing security for GenAI 

By recognizing the risks inherent in GenAI and large language models (LLM) and enforcing security specific to the use case, organizations can strike a balance between harnessing the potential of GenAI while minimizing the cyber security risks caused by wide-spread use of these tools. Adopting a proactive approach not only safeguards against intellectual property theft and data leaks but also strengthens resilience against malicious exploits.

How to Mitigate the Risks of GenAI with SSE

Satellite networks have emerged as a pivotal connectivity option in today’s age of pervasive, any-to-any communications, especially for areas underserved by traditional broadband. And paired with modern implementations of SD-WAN, enterprises are able to optimize, secure, and provide visibility across satellite connections. 

Join us for an insightful journey into the world of satellite networks, where we explore the relationship between  satellite connectivity and the transformative capabilities of SD-WAN.

Satellite Networking Enters the Mainstream with SD-WAN

In an era where cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, zero-day attacks represent one of the most daunting challenges for cybersecurity. When hackers can exploit unknown vulnerabilities, no company is immune, no matter how big or small you are. This webinar delves into the critical aspects of zero-day threats, including their lifecycle, frequency, and exploitation methods, and the significant challenges they pose to your security infrastructure.  
Through an analysis of the recent Ivanti vulnerabilities as well as the Log4j vulnerability in December 2021, we’ll look at the typical propagation of zero day attacks to understand why traditional threat detection and defense strategies aren't enough anymore. We will highlight the key security aspects of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions, and explore how this converged security and networking architecture can improve detection and protection across the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

How to Stop Zero Day Attacks with SASE, SSE and Zero Trust

With VPN zero-day vulnerabilities on the rise, organizations of all sizes are under an onslaught of cyber threats. VPN-enabled user access remains the number 1 way for cybercriminals to find their way into the corporate network and steal credentials and valuable data to perpetrate cybercrime, costing businesses millions of dollars in ransomware payouts, lost productivity, legal liabilities and brand reputation.  

An increasingly popular replacement for legacy VPNs, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) leverages Zero Trust security principles to not only block cyber-attacks but also provide an enhanced user experience that boosts productivity of the hybrid workforce. For effective protection, ZTNA must be easily deployed, non-disruptive to existing infrastructure, and apply consistent least privilege policies that span remote and on-site access.  

Join this webinar to learn how cloud-delivered ZTNA protects your organization and applications against cyber threats and sensitive data exfiltration, continuously monitors your users’ identity and device security posture with real time remediation of violations, and applies consistent, least privilege access policies that follow your hybrid workforce, whether they are remote or on-site. Learn how you can quickly deploy ZTNA without disrupting your infrastructure and start to reap the benefits of a Zero Trust based secure network access.

Stopping Cyber Threats with Zero Trust Network Access

Join Versa Networks to truly understand what it truly means to become un-hackable. We will embark on a comprehensive journey to understand the current landscape where data resides and where it’s going. This session will showcase how Versa SASE plays a pivotal role in enhancing your security posture, offering innovative strategies to safeguard against cyber threats. By leveraging Versa SASE's advanced security solutions, we will reveal methods to help fortify your network's defenses. This webinar is an essential guide for organizations aiming to stay one step ahead of hackers by adopting a proactive and dynamic approach to cybersecurity.

Unified SASE: Can you become un-hackable?

Recently, Ivanti Connect Secure appliances and the Ivanti Policy Secure devices have faced active exploitation through a series of linked vulnerabilities of high or critical severity. On January 12, 2024, the following CVEs were published in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD): CVE-2023-46805 (high severity authentication bypass vulnerability) and CVE-2024-21887 (critical severity command injection vulnerability).

Currently these vulnerabilities impact all supported versions of the Ivanti gateways. More specifically, an exploit chain combining the authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-46805) and a command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-21887) have been used to enable attackers to execute code remotely without authentication.

Subsequently, on January 31, 2024, two additional high severity vulnerabilities were disclosed by Ivanti and published to the NVD (CVE-2024-21888 & CVE-2024-21893), at which time CISA issued an emergency directive to all U.S. federal agencies to mitigate (i.e. disconnect) Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure products from their networks no later than 11:59 p.m. on February 2, 2024.

This session will talk about the current Ivanti Vulnerabilities, how these impacts both your business and the private sector, and how Versa Networks with our SASE solution can help to mitigate and/or potentially replace the Ivanti solution to strengthen your security architecture starting with our free 90-day trial.

Ivanti On-premise VPN vs. Cloud Based ZTNA: Costs, Risks, and Performance

Join COLT Technologies and Versa Networks for the first of an exciting new series of insightful webinars being launched for 2024. In this first session, presented in a fireside chat format, COLT Technology Services and Versa Networks will delve into our collective experiences and understand how a Unified SASE architecture can shape today’s networks for tomorrow’s business and security needs.  We will review frequently asked questions posed to our expert panel and share invaluable experiences and lessons learned over many successful customer engagements.  You will learn how a meticulous approach and methodology will ensure your controlled and safe transformation to Unified SASE.  Uncover the latest market trends in this dynamic landscape and gaining practical insights.  We will finish by answering your questions on how the Strategic Alliance between COLT and Versa Networks can mobilise your organisation to evolve your network and security strategies.

Panel:
Giovanni Pirolli, Principal Enterprise Architect, Colt; Dhimant Vyas, Principal Consultant, Colt
Christian Casavant, Systems Engineer, Versa Networks; Richard Jones, Regional Sales Director, Versa Networks

The Benefits of Unified SASE for Network and Security Evolution

Looking to learn the signs why its time to consider a new SD-WAN? Explore the key indicators that your current SD-WAN might be falling short here! 

Join us for an enlightening webinar hosted by Versa Networks on Feb 14, where Dan Maier and Clint Bogard will delve into the critical indicators signaling the need for an SD-WAN upgrade. In today's fast-paced digital landscape, having a robust and efficient SD-WAN to connect your sites, data centers and cloud platforms is more than a luxury—it's a necessity. Many organizations deployed their first SD-WAN a decade ago and realized initial benefits. But as the market and technology have evolved, many find themselves grappling with an outdated SD-WAN solution that no longer meets their business needs. 

This webinar will explore the top reasons to consider replacing your existing SD-WAN, including lack of innovation from vendors, inadequate security features, forced expensive upgrades, persistent security vulnerabilities, and the hidden costs of 'free' SD-WAN products. We'll also discuss emerging network needs like support for IoT devices, integration with 5G and satellite networks, and the movement towards Unified SASE platforms. 

You will learn: 

 How to recognize when your SD-WAN solution is falling behind the industry standards. 

The importance of integrated security and advanced routing in current SD-WAN solutions. 

Strategies to avoid vendor lock-in and navigate towards more flexible, future-proof networking solutions. 

The significance of Zero Trust networks, automation, observability, and AI in enhancing network management and security. 

The role of SD-WAN in supporting IoT infrastructure and adapting to new connectivity options like 5G. 

Whether you're approaching the refresh date for your SD-WAN deployment or just seeking to stay ahead in the network technology curve, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions for your next-generation SD-WAN solution.

Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade Your SD-WAN: Insights and Strategies

In an era where cyber threats loom large, and the traditional perimeter-based security models are proving inadequate, the concept of Zero Trust has emerged as a vital component of cybersecurity strategy. This webinar—“ Activate Zero Trust Everywhere: A How To Guide to Cyber Resilience”—dives deep into the necessity of a Zero Trust approach across all facets of an organization’s network. We’ll explore how the transition to hybrid work environments and the inadequacy of current security solutions necessitate an ‘everywhere’ approach to Zero Trust. With expert insights from a previous Gartner Analyst and Industry Expert, this session will focus on real-world applications and aim to demystify the principles of Zero Trust and provide actionable strategies to implement a comprehensive security paradigm that extends beyond traditional boundaries to encompass cloud services, hybrid infrastructure, and remote access points.

Activate Zero Trust Everywhere: A How To Guide to Cyber Resilience

In this webinar, we share the latest market analyst perspectives (e.g. Gartner, Forrester) on the rapidly evolving domains of SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), SSE (Secure Service Edge), and SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network). Dive deep into current trends, challenges, future projections, and vendor comparisons; equip your team and your customers with the knowledge and reports they need to navigate through these transformative networking and security paradigms.

What do the Experts Say? Understanding SASE, SSE, and SD-WAN.

Digital transformation can be challenging. Organizations are rapidly moving applications and How SASE can optimize SIEM data to the cloud, supporting hybrid and remote work models, and standing up complex new architectures to meet growing business needs. How should we think about protecting our users and securing our data and applications in this brave new world?  

There are best practices to consider when designing, implementing, operating, and maintaining these complex environments. Security must be integrated into every phase of a digital transformation journey, but our old security infrastructure is no longer up to the task.  

In this roundtable discussion, our panel of experts will share security lessons learned and best practices from their own digital transformation experiences to help guide you on your own journey. 

The discussion will cover: 
Lessons learned from industry experts regarding their digital transformation journey  
Evaluation of Security Service Edge tools and best practices 
Expertise and skill set needed to run security operations across complex hybrid environments  
Recommendations on how to avoid common pitfalls and challenges  
SSE myths vs realities 

Who should attend?  
Companies that are considering moving their on-premise security tools to the cloud 
Companies that need to build a case for bringing their security tools into a hybrid environment 
Companies that need to consolidate multiple-point solutions into an integrated security suite 

Attendees will learn about SSE and its importance in securing digital transformation initiatives. They will hear from industry leaders about their digital transformation journeys and adoption of SSE, including lessons learned and best practices for successful implementation. Attendees will also learn about the benefits of SSE and its role in securing the future of digital transformation.

Embracing SSE - Learn from Industry Leaders' Digital Transformation Journey

The global pandemic and rise in remote work has forced organizations to review how they provide remote workers access to IT resources. Existing solutions based on virtual private networks (VPN) can’t keep pace with the scale of remote users and often lead to a poor end-user experience. And threat actors know that VPNs are easily compromised – and give open access to the underlying network. New security challenges present themselves that traditional remote access solutions weren't designed to solve.

To address this new reality, organizations are turning to Zero Trust Network Access - verifying identity, device and application to enhance security and experience.

In this webinar, Security Evangelist, Jon Taylor, shows attendees how ZTNA can replace VPN solutions and enhance your overall security posture. You will learn how:

• It can improve your security posture
• It integrates into your Zero Trust security architecture
• Simple steps to migrate to ZTNA
• Evaluating component of ZTNA Architecture

How To Create a More Secure World: Replacing Inadequate VPNs with ZTNA

NGFW is dead.  
 
Or is it? As organizations leverage more data and workloads in the cloud, the security perimeter that traditional NGFW vendors protected seems to be a relic of the past. Given that COVID has made it normal for users to work-from-anywhere, enterprises looking to protect their critical assets need to extend advanced NGFW protection mechanisms to their cloud infrastructure, which comes with its own limitations and complexities.  
 
Join Sunil Ravi, Chief Security Architect with Versa Networks, as he examines how traditional NGFW techniques like sandboxing, deep packet inspection, network segmentation, and web caching can be extended to the cloud to protect against modern attacks. Sunil will evaluate the limitations that organizations have with NGFWaaS (Next-Generation Firewall as a Service) and what you can do to overcome limitations to bolster your security posture.  
 
In this webinar you will learn: 
 
-- Traditional NGFW approaches to block threats and protect your perimeter 
-- Limitations of NGFW and NGFWaaS when it comes to protecting cloud data and workloads 
-- A new approach to extend robust NGFW techniques to protect data in the cloud

Evaluating the Efficacy of NGFW Techniques in the Cloud

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