S9|E25 SD-WAN and Ubiquitous Cloud Security: Essential to a Complete SASE Architecture

With applications and users everywhere, the networks are now, more than ever, being tasked with delivering consistent protection while providing an exceptional user experience across multicloud environments (public, private, and hybrid cloud). The accelerated adoption of cloud-based applications and expanded remote workforce have also created significant challenges, including security and connectivity gaps, as well as unprecedented levels of network complexity that NetOps and SecOps teams could not have anticipated.   In this episode, we dive into how Cisco+ Secure Connect Now (a turnkey SASE solution powered by the Cisco Security Cloud and the Meraki platform) brings together our best-in-class networking, client connectivity, security, and monitoring capabilities into a single subscription service that will deliver seamless, secure access to any application, over any network, anywhere users work. This turnkey SASE solution is a great option for organizations who want to transition to a single subscription model where they can pay for what they need. No upfront investment or set-up required – just take it and go to everything you need for SASE now. Related links Learn more: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise-networks/sd-wan/index.html Follow us: twitter.com/ciscochampion  Cisco Champion Hosts  Dan Kelcher (twitter.com/ipswitch), Merdian IT, Enterprise Network and Cybersecurity Solutions Architect Michael Witte (twitter.com/themikewitte), WWT, Technical Solutions Architect Ryan Harris (twitter.com/bridgeisroot), Presidio, Senior Engineer Guest  Matt Gillies, Cisco, Cisco Fellow and Chief Architect, WW Systems Engineer and Technology   Moderator Amilee San Juan or Lauren Friedman, Cisco, CCR Program/Technical Influencer Marketing