Announcement: Cythera has joined forces with Bastion Security Group. Learn more
08 Nov / 2024
Around 44% of global companies now support remote work, and businesses are having to reshape how they structure and secure their networks. Traditional reliance on MPLS for consistent, high-performance connectivity has become increasingly unsustainable, with many companies spending upwards of $10,000 per month to maintain reliable bandwidth across multiple locations?. Additionally, traditional VPNs are struggling to perform under the weight of increasing demand.
This article underscores the critical need for cloud security and optimisation in today’s digital landscape, where distributed teams rely heavily on cloud-based applications. With hybrid and remote work models becoming the norm, organisations encounter increasing challenges in securing and optimising their cloud environments for uninterrupted access across multiple locations.
By leveraging Cythera’s managed services alongside Cato Networks’ cloud-native platform, organisations can achieve a unified approach to cloud security and performance.
The shift to a remote-first model has intensified demands on network security, scalability, and performance. Traditional solutions like VPNs and MPLS struggle to keep pace with the new reality of dispersed teams and cloud-based applications, creating limitations in key areas.
As businesses attempt to support expanding remote workforces, first-generation VPNs reveal their limitations. These setups lack inherent scalability, requiring each component to be configured individually for higher availability: a process that’s both complex and costly. Adding more VPN concentrators to meet increased demand often results in network bottlenecks, hindering productivity and availability. Likewise, MPLS, dependent on fixed circuits and long-term contracts, restricts dynamic scalability, limiting flexibility and growth potential in global operations.
Reliance on public internet-based VPNs to route traffic to centralised locations for security often results in latency and degraded performance. Remote workers experience lagging connectivity and reduced application speeds, diminishing productivity. While MPLS offers stable connectivity, its centralised routing and limited bandwidth can also lead to performance bottlenecks, which are costly to scale and manage.
Legacy VPNs generally lack advanced security features, requiring multiple dispersed security appliances to compensate. This ‘appliance sprawl’ introduces unnecessary vulnerabilities and increases complexity, as each system must be managed across distributed environments. MPLS, too, falls short in security integration, needing separate firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, which add to operational overhead and leave gaps that can be exploited.
As businesses adapt to remote work and cloud reliance, traditional network setups like MPLS and VPN fall short. Cythera, in partnership with Cato Networks, delivers a modern, unified solution that enhances connectivity, security, and cost-effectiveness for the distributed workforce.
Cato integrates SD-WAN with next-gen security features into its SASE platform, removing the need for complex site-specific hardware. Cythera's managed services strengthen this framework through proactive monitoring, customised configurations, and dedicated support, ensuring data protection across all environments. Together, Cythera and Cato Networks provide a robust security solution, ensuring seamless protection across all sites and users. Key features include:
Cythera and Cato Networks’ unified SASE solution is designed to meet the demands of the modern distributed workforce, combining network optimisation with advanced, integrated security features to create a resilient, scalable infrastructure that supports your workforce seamlessly.
If you’re considering making the switch to a more agile network solution, Cythera is currently offering a complimentary assessment of your current network and spending, helping you pinpoint potential cost savings and performance improvements. Book a meeting today and gain access to our Checklist for a Smooth MPLS Transition that will guide you through each step toward a more flexible, secure network model.
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