Name: Mission Impossible or Business Nirvana? The Convergence of Networking and Security
Start: 2024-10-03T18:00:00Z
End: 2024-10-03T18:00:38.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
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Welcome to the Aryaka Channel! Learn why over 800 Global Enterprises have chosen the Aryaka SASE as a Service Platform solution to transform their WAN and harness all the benefits of networking and security without the pitfalls of a Do-It-Yourself solution.  Aryaka delivers the first-in-market GenAI network acceleration solution.  

Aryaka’s Chief Product Officer, Renuka Nadkarni, hosts a candid conversation with AvidThink Founder Roy Chua on the launch of Unified SASE as a Service 2.0. In this discussion, Roy shares key data points from his research on what enterprises are looking for in modern networking, while Renuka highlights real-world customer experiences and challenges. The conversation then explores what makes Unified SASE 2.0 different and how Aryaka’s latest innovations address the evolving demands of hybrid, AI-driven enterprises.

Unified SASE 2.0:  How Convergence, Zero Trust, and AI Are Driving the Next Chapter

A recent BizTech survey of IT executives in the software and internet industry reveals a clear mandate:
Maximize network performance, protect sensitive data, and control costs.

But how are organizations successfully navigating these competing demands in a cloud-first, hybrid-work world?

Join us for an exclusive webinar as we explore the survey’s most compelling findings, including:
>  The top networking and security priorities among industry peers.
>  Emerging concerns about securing the edge in a distributed environment
>  How prepared companies are to manage network capacity and security for GenAI-driven workloads

We’ll also take a closer look at how modern enterprises are rethinking network architecture — and share a perspective on how Aryaka supports this transformation through a unified, cloud-first approach.

Don’t miss this opportunity to benchmark your strategy and gain insights to future-proof your infrastructure for agility, resilience, and growth.

The State of Network Security in the Software and Internet Industry

Step inside Aryaka’s Threat Research Lab and see where enterprise security meets next-level intelligence.
 
Enterprises are under constant attack — and today’s threats are more sophisticated, subtle, and fast-moving than ever. That’s why Aryaka built a dedicated Threat Research Lab, led by industry expert Dr. Aditya K Sood, to stay ahead of attackers and keep our customers protected.
 
In this exclusive session, you’ll see how Aryaka is uncovering and stopping real-world threats, and why ongoing threat research is critical to every enterprise security strategy in today’s AI world.
 
What you’ll take away:
- Why advanced threat research is now essential for every organization
- Real-world examples of active threats Aryaka has uncovered and mitigated
- The tools, techniques, and human expertise behind Aryaka’s research
- How Aryaka partners with customers to turn research into stronger defenses
 
Don’t miss this chance to go inside the Lab, hear directly from Aryaka’s Dr. Aditya K Sood, and walk away with actionable insights to strengthen your security posture.
 
Register today — and invite your security peers to join you!

Your Network is the Frontline of Today's Security Threats - Are You Ready?

Today’s IT leaders are under pressure to deliver more with less—balancing cost efficiency, cloud expansion, and the emerging demands of Generative AI. Yet the decision to converge networking and security into a unified SASE architecture often rests with the CIO, who must weigh business outcomes against technical complexity. 
Join leaders from Aryaka and GigaOm for an engaging 25-minute discussion designed for senior IT managers and directors who need to “manage up.” You’ll learn how to translate technical needs into business value, frame a compelling case for converged network and security investments, and address the key concerns your executive team is weighing today. 
Topics include:
Cost and efficiency gains from edge convergence
New performance and security risks created by GenAI traffic
How unified platforms simplify multi-cloud and hybrid environments
Practical tips to articulate ROI and strategic impact to your CIO
Whether you’re preparing budget requests or driving a network transformation, you’ll leave with actionable language and insights to confidently present the business case for Unified SASE at the executive level.

Convincing the C-Suite: Building a Business Case for Secure Network Convergence

SASE is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a battleground. ESG Principal Analysts John Grady and Jim Frey join Aryaka CPO Renuka Nadkarni to reveal why 92% of organizations struggle with separate tools and only 17% have fully adopted SASE, even though it's a top priority.
We'll explore what’s working, where teams get stuck, and why 49% cite AI as essential to future-ready SASE strategies.
Plus, learn why Unified SASE as a Service is redefining success—cutting complexity, shrinking vendor sprawl, and accelerating convergence with a cloud-first, AI-ready approach.

Convergence in Action — What IT Leaders Really Think.

Discover how Aryaka’s Unified SASE helps enterprises cut costs, reduce CapEx, and boost ROI. Download the guide in the content attachments.

The Financial Case for Unified SASE as a Service

As enterprises increasingly adopt AI-driven applications and cloud-first strategies, traditional WAN architectures like MPLS, IPSec VPNs, and dedicated interconnection struggle to keep up with performance and scalability demands. Join us for an engaging session where experts will explore how to optimally support AI workloads, accelerate cloud connectivity, and leverage powerful alternatives—all while delivering enhanced application performance, network visibility, and global reach.

Supercharge AI and Ditch MPLS for Good

In this episode of Aryaka Enlighten, we explore Aryaka's Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and how it fits seamlessly into our Unified SASE as a Service architecture. Learn where Aryaka CASB resides in the infrastructure, how it works in tandem with our global private network and POP-based enforcement points, and the key security benefits it delivers for modern enterprises.

You'll learn:
- How Aryaka CASB protects against shadow IT and unmanaged SaaS usage.
- Where CASB lives within the Aryaka global architecture (hint: both at the edge and in the cloud).
- How inline enforcement and real-time visibility enable better policy control.
- The benefits of integrating CASB into a converged networking and security platform.

Whether you're a CISO, IT leader, or just navigating your organization’s cloud security strategy, this video is your crash course on why Aryaka CASB is critical for securing hybrid workforces and distributed environments.

Aryaka Enlighten: Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

In this episode, Aryaka Network and Security PMM, Nick Morpus, takes a deep dive into Aryaka’s Network Services and how our Zero Trust WAN architecture is transforming enterprise connectivity and security across the globe.
Learn how Aryaka delivers predictable performance, end-to-end visibility, and global scalability—all delivered as a fully managed service. Discover how our Zero Trust WAN combines SD-WAN, application acceleration, and secure private connectivity to meet the demands of today’s cloud-first, hybrid work environments.

Aryaka Enlighten: Network Services and Zero Trust WAN

Thetford’s Global IT Coordinator, Ger Peeters, outlines its implementation of Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service. In this recent interview with Futuriom's Chief Technology Analyst Scott Raynovich, Peeters shared insights into the evolution of their organization's infrastructure, the strategic decision to adopt Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service, and the powerful outcomes including reduced operational costs, reduced management overhead and improved networking service.

Delivering ROI with Unified SASE as a Service - Thetford & Futuriom Analyst Group

As digital transformation accelerates across transportation and logistics, IT leaders are confronting a surge in complexity, cyber threats, and the demand for resilient global connectivity. The new Aryaka survey reveals how industry professionals are prioritizing performance, security, and simplification in hybrid and cloud-driven environments.
From ransomware risks to GenAI readiness, this report provides a comprehensive look into the evolving challenges and strategies shaping secure networking. Discover how industry leaders are navigating the convergence of networking and security to future-proof their operations.

2025 State of Network Security in Transportation & Logistics

AI is here, and it’s moving fast. But while businesses race to embrace its potential, IT leaders are grappling with an unexpected side effect—AI-driven traffic surges are clogging networks, degrading performance, and exposing security vulnerabilities.
How can you stay ahead without compromising security and operational efficiency?
Join Aryaka’s Renuka Nadkarni, CPO and AI specialist, Scott Fanning for a keynote on the urgent challenges AI brings to enterprise networking and security. With over a decade of expertise in optimizing application performance and security for SaaS and Multi-Cloud, Aryaka has now mastered AI networking and security as a managed service—so you don’t have to go at it alone.
But we’re not stopping there.
You’ll also hear directly from Senior IT Professionals in an interactive roundtable discussion, where industry leaders will share real-world challenges and strategies for managing AI-driven network transformation. This is your chance to gain insights from peers facing the same pressures and walk away with practical approaches to securing and optimizing AI in your enterprise.
What You’ll Learn:
• How AI is impacting network performance and security
• Why networking & security teams must work together for AI success
• Real-world experiences from IT leaders navigating AI adoption
• How Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service simplifies AI-driven network and security challenges
AI doesn’t have to be an IT nightmare. Let’s get it under control—together.

Riding the AI Tsunami: Secure, Optimize, and Simplify

AI is creating new networking and security challenges that can no longer be addressed in operational siloes with fragmented technology. Data-intensive AI workloads place significant demands on network infrastructure and performance for enterprises already struggling to deliver legacy applications. AI also raises multidimensional security issues as AI becomes both a weapon for threat actors and a potential target for attacks. 

These problems demand coherent, holistic solutions if enterprises hope to thrive not just survive in the AI era. 

In this analyst-hosted fireside chat, experts from Nvidia, Dell‘Oro Group and Aryaka discuss how AI is creating renewed pressure to address the problems of secure networking and explore how forward-thinking enterprises can harness the power of AI to solve them.

Dell'Oro, Nvidia, & Aryaka Fireside Chat: How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security

Join Aryaka’s Chief Product Officer, Renuka Nadkarni, in a compelling fireside chat at RSA 2025, hosted by John Grady, Principal Analyst at ESG. Together, they’ll explore how the rapid rise of AI is driving the long-overdue convergence of networking and security. John will share his analyst perspective on the limitations of legacy IT models and guide a thought-provoking discussion on why siloed approaches are no longer sustainable in an AI-driven enterprise landscape. Renuka will weigh in on the dual nature of AI—as both a performance disruptor and a security risk—and outline how unified, cloud-first architectures can empower organizations to adapt, scale, and secure smarter. The conversation will also highlight how enterprises can harness AI itself to enhance visibility, automate threat detection, and optimize performance. Don’t miss practical advice for IT leaders preparing for the future of secure, AI-powered infrastructure.

Live from RSA 2025: How AI is Driving the Convergence of Networking and Security

Welcome to Aryaka Enlighten, our new lightboard video series designed to break down the biggest challenges in networking, cybersecurity, and AI-driven transformation. In this episode, Aryaka Network and Security PMM, Nick Morpus, explores Unified SASE as a Service—a fully integrated, cloud-first solution that simplifies security and networking for enterprises. Learn how Aryaka delivers zero trust security, optimized cloud connectivity, and AI-powered network intelligence to enhance performance and protect your business.

Aryaka Enlighten: Unified SASE as a Service Explained

In this tale of Unified SASE heroism, Ram and Lisa harness the power of AI for their organization by leveraging AI-Perform from Aryaka's Unified SASE.

Ram and Lisa Tame the GenAI Beast

The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) has transformed how businesses operate, but it also introduces new security risks. Sensitive data can inadvertently leak during interactions with these tools, as seen in high-profile incidents like the Samsung data leak (https://mashable.com/article/samsung-chatgpt-leak-details)
Also, Traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools are ill-equipped to detect and prevent such leaks in LLM transactions, creating significant security blind spots.

In this session, we will examine few real-world examples of AI-related data exposure, explore why LLM transactions pose unique challenges for existing security frameworks, and discuss practical approaches to mitigating these risks. Attendees will gain insights into evolving their DLP strategies to address the dynamic threats posed by GenAI tools in enterprise environments.

Live From FutureCon: The Hidden Risk of GenAI

TI:TALKS:
GenAI is reshaping the IT and networking landscape, but what does that mean for security, observability, and infrastructure planning? In this episode of TI:TALKS, James Pearce is joined by Aryaka to explore how AI is transforming enterprise networks and the challenges businesses must navigate to stay ahead.

TI TALKS: The Magic, Mystery, and Maliciousness of GenAI on the Network

Organizations are facing a variety of challenges when it comes to keeping their environments secure. According to a recent study by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), 33% agree there has been an increase in the threat landscape. Another 31% struggle to acquire the right level of cybersecurity knowledge, skills, or personnel.

A primary driver of this evolving threat landscape is the introduction of new attack surfaces. As enterprise networks expand with the proliferation of new tools to support hybrid work models, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain secure connectivity. To handle this sprawl, the convergence of networking and security has become paramount.

Join this fireside chat led by John Grady, Principal Analyst, Network Security at ESG, to learn about key drivers for this transition and gain actionable tips for your convergence journey.

Mission Impossible or Business Nirvana? The Convergence of Networking and Security

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