Optimizing and Defending Enterprise Networks
Source Brief
Networked application performance and security are closely intertwined, which poses unique challenges when addressing the dynamic needs of business. A balance must be struck between the often conflicting demands of end users, the CTO (chief technology officer), information security management, and of course, the budget. Using a holistic approach, IT organizations can keep networks running smoothly by mitigating traffic overloads, slow database responses, and unbalanced servers, while defending against and containing security breaches.
A critical challenge is that security attacks are becoming more dynamic, which necessitates deeper packet inspection and preventative strategies across all network layers. However, some companies don’t turn on their intrusion protection software (IPS) due to network performance concerns (that is, slows down the firewall), which results in sub- standard protection. On the other hand, companies that choose to lock down their networks may do so at the expense of users who expect a high level of performance. Helping to minimize trade-offs between adaptive security and performance, Intel and other industry players are developing networking solutions that address the needs of small, medium, and large enterprises. These solutions can utilize the latest technologies to safeguard networks running at speeds in excess of 40 gigabits per second (Gbps).
Read the full Optimizing and Defending Enterprise Networks Brief.
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Optimizing and Defending Enterprise Networks
Source Brief
Networked application performance and security are closely intertwined, which poses unique challenges when addressing the dynamic needs of business. A balance must be struck between the often conflicting demands of end users, the CTO (chief technology officer), information security management, and of course, the budget. Using a holistic approach, IT organizations can keep networks running smoothly by mitigating traffic overloads, slow database responses, and unbalanced servers, while defending against and containing security breaches.
A critical challenge is that security attacks are becoming more dynamic, which necessitates deeper packet inspection and preventative strategies across all network layers. However, some companies don’t turn on their intrusion protection software (IPS) due to network performance concerns (that is, slows down the firewall), which results in sub- standard protection. On the other hand, companies that choose to lock down their networks may do so at the expense of users who expect a high level of performance. Helping to minimize trade-offs between adaptive security and performance, Intel and other industry players are developing networking solutions that address the needs of small, medium, and large enterprises. These solutions can utilize the latest technologies to safeguard networks running at speeds in excess of 40 gigabits per second (Gbps).
Read the full Optimizing and Defending Enterprise Networks Brief.
