In a post-breach world, the network edge has become both an opportunity and a threat for IT teams. Constantly evolving threats and attacks, insecure IoT devices, and mobile tools require improved visibility, compliance and protection at the edge. Simultaneously, IT may be required to quickly deploy new offices with cost-effective bandwidth, all while ensuring security and reliability at the expanding edge. SD-WAN has become the tool of choice to solve these problems; but choosing the right SD-WAN solution is the key to success.
Why SD-WAN?
SD-WAN can consolidate multiple network devices while providing unparalleled agility, security and performance. At its core is the ability to utilize multiple connections effectively, and to use less-expensive broadband or mobile connections alongside or in place of high-cost MPLS links. Reliability can be assured by routing traffic over multiple links, which supports continuity even in a natural disaster.
In addition to allowing the use of lower-cost links, SD-WAN further lowers OPEX through zero-touch provisioning and rapid deployment, and centralized management reduces configuration and maintenance costs.
What is SD-WAN ?
Put simply, SD-WAN is the next-generation WAN edge solution for enterprises. Its key capability is to route traffic via disparate wide-area links, including multiple internet connections, MPLS, and even mobile data networks like 3G/4G/5G LTE. In addition, the SD-WAN solution needs to be easy to deploy and centrally managed, as well as providing robust security capabilities.
Hillstone’s SD-WAN Solution
Founded by security industry veterans, Hillstone’s SD-WAN solution provides robust, comprehensive security. The solution offers not only the visibility to see into network traffic, but also to understand traffic context, and then act to protect the edge and traffic. In addition, the SD-WAN solution provides centralized management, zero-touch provisioning, and superior QoS with active link monitoring for fast, simplified and protected SD-WAN networking. Key highlights of the solution include:
Centralized Management with Zero-Touch Provisioning at the Edge
Centralized policy management and global visibility allow one-click set-up and deployment. The advanced security template can be deployed on multiple devices with push-button simplicity. Almost effortless zero-touch deployment allows remote units to be brought up even in the absence of skilled IT staff.
Enterprise-Class Security Foundation
Hillstone’s long history and leadership in the security industry form the foundation of the SD-WAN solution. It features an integrated next-gen firewall with unique breach and malware detection capabilities that are used by thousands of enterprises and recognized by leading analysts like Gartner. Through Hillstone’s solution, the links in the chain of security, routing and WAN optimization are consolidated into a single platform, providing a trusted and proven secure core.