We are using endpoint protection, but users sometimes need access. We have an on-premises solution for end-to-end protection, and the centralized management system is also on-premises. We faced hurdles with users connecting their end devices to their homes and other networks. They had to dial the VPN every time to connect to our office or data centre.
Technology Architect SASE/SD-WAN at Lumen Technologies
Real User
2023-05-01T11:53:00Z
May 1, 2023
We focus heavily on SD-WAN, which is a part of SASE. We have multiple vendors to choose from. Kubernetes is a leading vendor, but it is more focused on security than SD-WAN and networking. Fortinet is a good option for customers who need strong security and a competitive price.
It is a solution for our customers where the ultimate goal is to have a unified and secure network. This is an evolution from the NPLS that they had before. They are looking to have all of the SD1 capabilities and offer secure access for the branches, and so on.
FortiSASE is a comprehensive security solution that combines SD-WAN, security, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) capabilities in a single platform. It provides secure access to applications and data from any device, anywhere, and at any time. FortiSASE offers advanced threat protection, real-time visibility, and control over network traffic, ensuring that organizations can securely connect their users and devices to the cloud and on-premises resources. With FortiSASE, organizations can...
We are using endpoint protection, but users sometimes need access. We have an on-premises solution for end-to-end protection, and the centralized management system is also on-premises. We faced hurdles with users connecting their end devices to their homes and other networks. They had to dial the VPN every time to connect to our office or data centre.
We use solutions such as private access to protect remote users and our SPA.
I have dealt with two or three PoCs involving FortiSASE. I use FortiSASE for remote network access.
We use FortiSASE for remote worker access and access to our corporate data centers.
My company's clients use FortiSASE as a ZTNA solution to secure all the machines and VPN connections and also as a CASB solution.
We focus heavily on SD-WAN, which is a part of SASE. We have multiple vendors to choose from. Kubernetes is a leading vendor, but it is more focused on security than SD-WAN and networking. Fortinet is a good option for customers who need strong security and a competitive price.
It is a solution for our customers where the ultimate goal is to have a unified and secure network. This is an evolution from the NPLS that they had before. They are looking to have all of the SD1 capabilities and offer secure access for the branches, and so on.