Name: Introducing Athena NGFW v8.0.107: Upgrades Across the Firewall Lifecycle
Start: 2026-01-27T08:00:00Z
End: 2026-01-27T08:01:15.000Z
Location: BrightTALK

Sangfor Technologies is a leading vendor of Network Security, Cloud Computing and Infrastructure solutions. Our Webinar Series are designed to educate current & new customers about the Latest Trends in Cyber Security & Cloud Computing. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming webinars by visiting our website at www.sangfor.com.

Cybersecurity investments can be hard to justify without clear, concrete numbers — especially when trying to balance technology spend, fluctuating operational expenses, and the potential financial impact of a breach.

In this webinar, we’ll walk you through our new MDR TCO Calculator, showing you how it turns complex cost factors into simple, actionable insights.

You’ll discover how to:
• Navigate the MDR TCO Calculator with ease to get instant, tailored insights for your organization.
• Uncover the hidden costs behind running security in-house and see how they stack up against MDR.
• Estimate your MDR ROI and the financial risk of delaying MDR adoption.
• Turn your analysis report into a compelling business case for decision-makers.
• Showcase value beyond cost savings — from faster detection to stronger compliance readiness.

Special Launch Offer: Try out the calculator and submit your details for a chance to win one of ten $20 USD gift vouchers! Winners will be announced live during the webinar – don’t miss out!

Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners: The Case for MDR

In an era where cyberthreats, compliance demands, and hybrid infrastructure complexity threaten business continuity, organizations need smarter, simpler ways to safeguard critical data. Traditional backup solutions—burdened by clunky agent-based workflows and siloed management—often amplify costs and operational strain.

Enter the groundbreaking Sangfor Backup Platform (SBP) powered by Veeam with Sangfor Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI). This webinar showcases how Sangfor HCI’s backup API revolutionizes data protection, enabling seamless cross-platform backups (VMware to Sangfor HCI), granular file recovery, and hybrid cloud extensibility (AWS/Azure). Discover how this partnership eliminates fragmented workflows, reduces costs, and transforms backup simplicity into a competitive edge.

Dive deeper into Sangfor HCI 6.11.1, the latest release engineered for unwavering reliability. Explore cutting-edge features like automatic fault isolation for external storage and enhanced failover mechanisms, designed to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity even during hardware disruptions.

Tailored for IT leaders, architects, and partners, this session delivers actionable insights, including:
• How SBP Powered by Veeam + Sangfor HCI simplifies backup orchestration
• Target use scenarios for SBP Powered by Veeam on Sangfor HCI
• Technical deep-dive into Sangfor HCI 6.11.1’s reliability enhancements

Whether you’re modernizing data protection strategies or building a vendor-agnostic infrastructure, learn how Sangfor HCI’s cost-efficient scalability and Veeam’s industry-leading backup capabilities converge to future-proof your operations.

Reserve your spot now and redefine what’s possible for data resilience!

Elevating Data Resilience: Sangfor Backup Platform Powered by Veeam & Sangfor HCI 6.11.1 Enhanced Reliability

In today’s distributed business environment — marked by cloud workloads, remote workforces, and global branches — traditional networking and security infrastructures are struggling to keep up. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is rapidly gaining traction as the modern solution to unify networking and security into a single, cloud-delivered service, offering improved user experience, simplified management, and reduced costs.

However, SASE shouldn’t be viewed as a single product; it’s a strategic journey with multiple stages of transition. In this webinar, we’ll explore why shifting to a SASE architecture is essential for long-term business agility and resilience. We’ll guide you through the best ways to begin your journey and key considerations for a smooth and successful transformation.

Additionally, we’ll unveil the latest features and capabilities of our SASE solution, Sangfor Access Secure, designed to deliver even greater effectiveness and usability. Plus, discover our new SASE ROI Calculator — a powerful tool that quantifies the real cost savings and business benefits of SASE adoption. We’ll walk you through a live demo to show you how to generate and interpret your custom ROI analysis report.
Join us to learn how to build a smarter, simpler, and more secure future with Sangfor Access Secure.

Key Takeaways:
• Understand why transitioning to SASE is critical — and the best practices for starting your journey.
• Get a first look at new and upcoming Sangfor SASE features and enhancements.
• See how the SASE ROI Calculator can help you quantify savings and build a compelling business case.

Start Your SASE Journey with Sangfor Access Secure

The virtualization landscape has shifted dramatically since Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. As organizations worldwide reevaluate their infrastructure strategies, the need for agile, innovative, and cost-effective solutions has never been greater. While recent VMware updates in November 2024 aim to address market concerns, many enterprises are proactively seeking modern, future-ready platforms that prioritize flexibility, performance, and long-term value.

Join us for an insightful webinar where we decode the evolving virtualization ecosystem and unveil how Sangfor’s Full-Stack Private Cloud empowers businesses to future-proof their IT environments. Recognized by Gartner and trusted by global enterprises, Sangfor delivers a hyper-converged platform that combines cutting-edge security, unmatched performance, and seamless scalability—all while simplifying your transition from legacy systems.

What You’ll Discover:
1. Navigating the New Virtualization Landscape: Unpack Broadcom’s latest VMware developments and their implications for your business.
2. Seamless Transition Strategies: Explore Sangfor’s enterprise-grade private cloud platform, designed to outperform VMware’s VCF and VVF with built-in security, superior database performance, and hybrid cloud agility.
3. Proven Migration Excellence: Actionable insights, real-world success stories, and best practices to ensure a smooth, secure, and cost-efficient journey—including integration with Veeam for backup continuity.

Whether you’re planning a phased modernization or a complete infrastructure overhaul, this webinar will equip you with the tools to reduce vendor lock-in, optimize costs, and accelerate innovation in 2025 and beyond.

Unlock the Future of Virtualization: Elevate Your Strategy Beyond VMware

The acquisition of desktop and application virtualization leaders Citrix and VMware has brought significant changes, including adjustments to their GTM strategies, licensing models, and support infrastructure. These changes have resulted in customers spending considerably more on licenses and experiencing delays in receiving services. This has prompted many customers to seek alternative solutions in the market.

After a year of development, Sangfor is set to release Sangfor aDesk VDI 5.9.6, designed for customers seeking a competitive replacement for Citrix XenDesktop, Citrix XenApp, and VMware Horizon. We have made substantial improvements to our Virtual App solution, offering an industry-leading user experience for Windows users. Additionally, the new version includes a comprehensive set of Citrix and VMware replacement tools, enabling the seamless migration of templates, VMs, and user data to Sangfor.

We invite you to join our webinar to learn more about the updates in this new version, discover why Sangfor is an excellent choice, and explore the replacement options we offer!

New Sangfor aDesk VDI 5.9.6 Preview:  The Smarter Choice for Virtual App & Desktop Solutions

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with Gartner predicting that 50% of companies will adopt these services by 2025. However, many organizations have yet to embrace this approach to Security Operations (SecOps), believing it is not for them. Concerns over whether these services align with their budgets, organization size, and market segment contribute to this reluctance. However, these concerns are often based on misconceptions and a lack of understanding about MDR services. 

In this webinar, we will debunk five common myths about MDR services. You will learn about the wide range of MDR options available, from standard methodologies to more unique and localized solutions. By addressing these misconceptions, we aim to provide you with the insights needed to make informed decisions about integrating MDR services into your security strategy. Join us to gain a clearer understanding and explore how MDR services can enhance your security operations.

Debunking 5 Myths about MDR Services

Are you struggling with database performance and reliability issues? Join us for an exclusive webinar introducing the new Sangfor Database Management Platform (DMP) on Sangfor HCI.

As IT professionals and decision-makers, you know that effective database management is crucial for data integrity, security, and accessibility. Our innovative DMP offers a comprehensive suite of database management and data protection services, ensuring smooth migration and operations while keeping your business competitive in a data-driven world.

Discover how Sangfor DMP’s automated database deployment, high availability DB clusters, real-time monitoring, and multi-tenant self-service simplifies operations, enhances data reliability, and guarantees business continuity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Sangfor DMP can drive your digital transformation. Join us and unlock the full potential of your data!

Revolutionize Your Database Management with New Sangfor DMP

Last week, we proudly announced that our leading firewall, Sangfor Network Secure, earned the “Recommended” rating in the 2024 CyberRatings.org Enterprise Firewall test for the third consecutive time. 

To celebrate this achievement, we are honored to invite you to an exclusive webinar featuring Vikram Phatak, founder and CEO of CyberRatings.org. In this session, we will explore the firewall market, including what organizations should look for when evaluating firewall products and the challenges involved. Vikram will also share key insights from the latest Enterprise Firewall test and analyze Sangfor’s standout performance. To wrap up, we will offer a preview of the exciting innovations coming to Sangfor Network Secure. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a top cybersecurity expert and stay informed about the latest advancements in firewall technology. Join us to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge and empower yourself to make informed investment decisions.

Exploring the 2024 CyberRatings Enterprise Firewall Test with Vikram Phatak

Sangfor Network Secure has achieved significant market success since its rebranding from Sangfor NGAF with new firmware in Q4 2023. After months of gathering your feedback and implementing improvements, we are excited to announce our first major upgrade this July. The upcoming version 8.0.95 introduces new automation capabilities, allowing Sangfor Network Secure and Endpoint Secure to respond automatically to detected threats, minimizing potential impact. 

Additionally, our new hardware models cater to a broader range of needs, from high-spec models supporting larger throughput to cost-effective versions that combine NGFW and SD-WAN in a single solution. We've also addressed stability and usability issues to provide the best performance and user experience to date. 

Join us to see Network Secure in action, discover its latest features and models, and learn the official release timeline.

Enhancing Automation and Usability: What's New in Sangfor Network Secure v8.0.95

Are your organization’s PCs still meeting your business goals? Managing a large inventory of PCs can be overwhelming, especially with increasing productivity and security demands. Combined with the push for higher cost efficiency, the challenge becomes even greater. Clearly, a better solution is needed.

Join our webinar to discover how Sangfor VDI offers a workspace solution tailored to modern business needs. By centralizing management, it streamlines desktop O&M and lowers operating costs. This makes it ideal for environments with over 100 users and general office PC usage. Additionally, by replacing energy-hungry PCs with thin clients and central servers, you can achieve significant cost savings.

This webinar isn’t just for IT managers; it’s also for PC resellers and managed PC service providers. If you’re struggling with fierce competition, heavy maintenance, and shrinking margins, this session will show you how Sangfor VDI can transform your offerings and drive growth.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get more value from your workspace investments. Register now to learn how Sangfor VDI can help create a more productive, secure, and cost-effective future for your organization.

Unlock Greater Value from Your PC Budget with Sangfor VDI

Cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever. Attackers are using advanced tactics to infiltrate networks and steal sensitive data. Critically, as remote access needs rise, traditional security measures like VPN and perimeter firewalls are struggling to keep up. 

As a valued customer, your security and business continuity are our top priorities. We invite you to an exclusive webinar for an in-depth look at Sangfor Zero Trust Guard (ZTG), a vital addition to our Access Secure (SASE) offering. 

Sangfor Zero Trust Guard is a cloud-delivered Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. It secures and intelligently adapts access to private applications hosted in public clouds and enterprise data centers, from any location and device. By implementing a “never trust, always verify” approach, ZTG provides robust defense against unauthorized or insecure remote access, a common attack vector, and data leakage resulting from attack. 

Join us to discover how Sangfor Zero Trust Guard upgrades your defenses and ensures your organization’s resilience against modern cyber threats.

Combat Remote Access Challenges with Sangfor Zero Trust Guard

We are excited to invite you to the launch webinar of Sangfor HCI 6.10.0 – the latest version of our leading hyperconverged infrastructure platform. This release introduces major enhancements in reliability, performance, and security.

We’ve significantly improved High Availability and Distributed Resource Scheduling with HA 2.0 and DRS 2.0. These upgrades leverage AI to create a system that’s not just robust but intelligent, taking stability and reliability to the next level.

Performance is boosted with support for Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), Storage Performance Development Kit (SPDK), and Single-root Input/Output Virtualization (SR-IOV). These features enable low-latency networking and faster data processing.

A key feature of this release is smart micro-segmentation, which simplifies access control for large-scale business deployments, enhancing security without the complexity.

With many other updates, Sangfor HCI 6.10.0 is set to be a game-changer for your business. Join us to explore these new features in detail. We look forward to your participation.

Sangfor HCI 6.10.0: A Leap Forward in Reliability, Performance & Security

Being forced to use and maintain outdated security technologies in today’s fast evolving threat landscape certainly leaves you vulnerable to the newest attacks. Prioritization as you plan technology upgrades is key.  This session helps you understand how to prioritize adopting new technologies for security operations (SecOps).  Replacing SIEM will be used as an example showing why tradition solutions are no longer enough for robust SecOps.  

We will highlight the shortcomings of traditional SecOps solutions and  present Sangfor Cyber Command (NDR) and Cyber Guardian (MDR service) as powerful alternatives. We’ll explain how our Simplified SecOps solution with Cyber Command at the core  provides better detection and response and simpler operations compared to traditional SIEM SecOps. We will  also explore how Cyber Guardian Managed SecOps expert services ensure a smooth transition upgrading your existing security controls. 

Join us to learn how our next-gen solutions improve your precision and agility in combating modern threats. Don't miss this opportunity to move your SecOps strategy forward to better protect your business.

Moving SecOps beyond SIEM

Cloud repatriation, the practice of organizations moving part or all of their IT infrastructure from the public cloud back to on-premises/private cloud, is on the rise. This trend is driven by the realization of certain challenges after the initial rush to the cloud, including high costs, lack of control, security concerns, and data sovereignty compliance needs. Advancements in hybrid cloud technology have also made cloud repatriation more feasible, allowing businesses to enjoy the best of both worlds.

However, cloud repatriation isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Which workloads should remain in the public cloud, and which are better suited to the local environment? This decision depends on multiple factors, including an application’s user, performance, security, resource, and regulatory requirements. Workloads might even alternate between cloud environments at different times.

This webinar offers guidance and solutions to organizations considering or already in the process of cloud repatriation in formulating an effective strategy. It aims to help you find a balance between immediate financial benefits and long-term strategic objectives, ensuring your IT setup is optimized, cost-effective, and compliant.

Cloud Repatriation: Reversing the Side Effects of Going Cloud-First

In recent years, the emergence of Large Language Models has ushered in a new era for AI, elevating it to unprecedented levels of intelligence. Hackers have weaponized this powerful technology, making cyberattacks easier to carry out, more widespread, and more varied in their methods. This scenario challenges cybersecurity vendors to develop AI technologies that are equally advanced, if not more so, to counter these threats. 

But how exactly does AI function in cybersecurity? And with so many vendors promoting their AI technologies, how can you differentiate between them? These are crucial questions for investing in the right AI security technologies and maximizing their benefits. 

This webinar aims to address these important questions. We will clarify the differences between various types of AI, such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Large Language Models, and provide examples of their applications. We’ll also discuss the AI technologies Sangfor employs in its security solutions and explain how they can defend against AI-enabled cyber threats.

A Little Different from Sangfor AI

Done Deal. On February 26, VMware agreed to sell its End-User Computing (EUC) division to the investment company KKR, sparking concern among VMware customers of products like Horizon. “What will be the changes?” and “How will this impact my business?” you might be asking. This latest move, along with changes to the vSphere product lineup and the end of perpetual licenses, have prompted some VMware users to consider alternative solutions.

But what does an industry-leading VMware replacement look like?

We have set up this webinar to guide VMware vSphere and Horizon customers through this critical transition. We’ll discuss key factors to consider when exploring alternatives, covering both technical and commercial aspects such as features, performance, bundle and licensing options, vendor ecosystem, and business alignment. We’ll also compare Sangfor HCI and VDI with VMware vSphere and Horizon, highlighting areas where Sangfor is unique and excels. 

Change can be scary, but with the right tools and insight, you can sail through it. Join us in tackling these challenges head-on, ensuring a smooth and informed switch from VMware.

VMware Sells EUC to Investment Firm KKR: What’s Next for VMware Customers?

SD-WAN offers the most advanced solution to today’s wide area networking challenges. However, unlocking your network’s potential with SD-WAN requires thoughtful consideration. Key questions include: Do I need SD-WAN? What challenges do I need to address? And which is the best solution for my organization? In a vast ocean of offerings and proclaimed benefits, decision-makers can easily find themselves drowned in the abundance of information. 

In our upcoming webinar, we aim to provide clarity on these questions. First, by reviewing what SD-WAN is and how it simplifies network management, improves connectivity, and reduces costs. More importantly, we will unveil the five essential elements for designing your SD-WAN architecture, including your specific business context and security. These elements are derived from our extensive experience in assisting customers with their SD-WAN implementations, and understanding them will streamline your decision-making process. 

Join us to gain actionable insights for your SD-WAN implementation, ensuring that your decision is informed, strategic, and perfectly aligns with your organization’s needs.

Five Essential Elements for Designing Your SD-WAN

2023 was a banner year for cyber-attacks, marked by huge rises in ransomware attacks, DDoS attacks, cyber theft, and attacks on infrastructure. Most pundits agree that 2024 will only get worse. Every pundit seems to think they are the Nostradamus of cybersecurity, spewing predictions of what is to come this year—and most pundits pretty much predict the same things.

Well, guess what? We at Sangfor think we can be Nostradamus too! So come listen as we present a short overview of the biggest incidents of 2023 and how they guided our predictions for the state of cybersecurity in 2024. We promise we might have one or two visions of things you have not heard before! If that does not interest you, come for the lucky draw!

Predicting Cybersecurity and You or I’m No Fool in 2024

Our latest firewall release, Sangfor Athena NGFW v8.0.107, strengthens the core capabilities that matter in modern enterprise networks by improving performance, accelerating deployments, simplifying daily operations, and enhancing protection against modern threats.

In this webinar, we’ll walk through what’s new across the firewall lifecycle:
• Performance: New models and updated benchmarks designed for future network growth.
• Deployment: Improved interoperability in hybrid environments, plus a configuration migration tool for faster, lower-risk replacements.
• Daily Operations: AD Security Group integration and enhanced compliance controls to fit existing enterprise environments.
• Threat Defense: Enhanced URL filtering to block malicious and unwanted content.

Beyond these fundamentals, we’ll also look ahead to AI innovations that go beyond standard firewalling:
• GenAI-powered Anti-Phishing: Detect and stop phishing emails—the #1 entry point for breaches.
• Next-gen TI Capability: Upgraded real-time threat intelligence for proactive defense.

Join us to learn how Athena NGFW v8.0.107 supports confident adoption, smoother upgrades and replacements, and reliable long-term security for enterprise networks.

Introducing Athena NGFW v8.0.107: Upgrades Across the Firewall Lifecycle

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