Posts tagged ‘Firewall’
Versa Zero Trust: From Network Trust to Application Trust
Zero Trust has become a foundational concept in enterprise security, but many implementations focus on only one part of the problem: application access. Zero Trust must be enforced at multiple layers of the network.
From Pathway to Mastery: Elevating Your SSE Adoption Game
Take your Security Service Edge (SSE) strategy to the next level with “From Pathway to Mastery”, the follow-up to “Choose Your Own SSE Adoption Pathway”. This ebook explores advanced strategies for scaling and optimizing key SSE technologies like SWG, CASB, ZTNA, NGFW, and DLP. Learn how to implement the Crawl-Walk-Run framework, future-proof your deployments with AI-driven insights, and align your security posture with evolving business needs. Start your journey to SSE mastery today.
Achieve Zero Blind Spots with Versa’s Complete Branch Security that Protects Guest Wi-Fi and Beyond
Branches are surging back in prominence as hubs for users, applications, and a rapidly expanding IoT ecosystem. In this new branch paradigm, Guest Wi-Fi is no longer a convenience. It’s a non-negotiable requirement across retail, healthcare, hospitality, financial services, and much more. Unfortunately, this shift introduces a new mix of unpredictable user behavior, diverse applications, and thousands of devices to the branch infrastructure. This dramatically increases bandwidth demands and expands the attack surface where guest devices can bring malicious files, launch DNS-based threats, enable data exfiltration, or open compliance and privacy gaps. Industry research shows 70% of performance degradation and…
Delivering on Gartner’s Hybrid Mesh Firewall Framework
Hybrid work, hybrid clouds, and distributed enterprise architectures have made one thing clear: security can no longer be built around a single perimeter. Today’s networks span branches, multi-cloud workloads, data centers, and thousands of IoT and remote endpoints. Yet many organizations still operate siloed firewall architectures that weren’t designed for this reality — leaving them with fragmented visibility and inconsistent policy control.
NSS Labs Test Results: Versa Is Firewall Performance Leader and One of Only Three Recommended
In case you missed it, CyberRatings.org – affiliated with NSS Labs, which is their testing arm – published their independent test report on Wednesday comparing seven of the leading enterprise firewalls in the market across 55 different security and performance use cases.
Securing OT with Versa NGFW: A Practical Guide for Network Security Leaders
Operational Technology (OT) is no longer an air-gapped island. Manufacturing and distribution sites now connect Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and sensors to cloud analytics and remote vendors, which expands both capability and the attack surface. In this context, Versa’s Next‑Gen Firewall (NGFW), delivered as part of its Universal SASE platform, provides OT‑aware visibility, segmentation, continuous inspection, and zero-trust controls to protect these devices.
Securing IoT and OT Devices with Versa Next-Generation Firewall
How to secure IoT and OT environments with Versa’s Next-Gen Firewall — offering Zero Trust access, device fingerprinting, micro-segmentation, and threat prevention.
How Versa Secures Unstructured Data Against AI-Driven Risk
The proliferation of AI and machine learning workloads has accelerated the generation and utilization of unstructured data—including emails, source code, collaboration files, logs, recordings, and internal documentation. Unlike structured data, which resides in databases, unstructured data spreads across cloud drives, SaaS applications, endpoints, and unmanaged collaboration tools.
Ditch the Glitches, Embrace Exceptional Voice and Video Experience with Versa Secure SD-WAN
Are your real-time application performance needs met? These applications needs special attention that only a robust SD-WAN solution can deliver to always ensure an exceptional user experience. Learn how Versa Secure SD-WAN can help you achieve this goal seamlessly.
Next-Gen Firewall Redefined: Versa NGFW Takes the Lead
Secure hybrid networks with Versa NGFW—top-rated for security, cost, and performance. See why it beats Fortinet and other tier-1 firewall vendors
Industry Insights
How NGFW Fits into Your Zero Trust Strategy
By Brad LaPorte
Strategic Advisor
February 5, 2025
Zero Trust requires organizations to assume that threats can originate from anywhere—both inside and outside the network. This approach emphasizes strict identity verification and continuous monitoring to protect sensitive resources. Advanced security tools, such as Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), play a pivotal role in implementing this strategy. These technologies provide enhanced visibility and granular access control to meet the demands of hybrid and cloud-first environments.
Company Updates
Unlock Effortless Security with Versa’s Cloud Firewall for AWS
By Rakesh Puri
Senior Director, Product Management
November 21, 2024
Today, Versa announced the availability of our Cloud Firewall for AWS. Our AAA-rated NGFW is now available to everyone with a self-service, pay-as-you-go subscription model. Read on to see feature details and how to get enterprise-grade security for your AWS cloud environments.
Company Updates
Versa SD-WAN and Microsoft Entra Combine for End-to-End Networking and Security
By Maurice Landrum
Solution Architect
November 19, 2024
Versa and Microsoft have partnered to integrate identity-centric internet access security with intelligent network connectivity. With sophisticated cyberattacks increasing year over year, organizations are scrambling to upgrade their access security and complement it with intelligent and secure transport at the WAN for improved end-to-end protection and performance.
Company Updates
Versa Achieves Exceptional Results in CyberRatings.org SSE Threat Protection and ZTNA Tests
By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
October 24, 2024
In the crowded landscape of cloud-delivered Security Service Edge (SSE), relying on vendor claims of performance and security can often lead to disappointment. Increasingly, enterprises are seeking actual test results to validate the solutions they are considering.
Company Updates
CyberRatings.org Recommends Versa Networks as a Top Tier Next Generation Firewall for Cloud Deployments
By Jon Taylor
Director and Principal of Security, Versa Networks
April 3, 2024
Cloud security is mission critical especially in an environment where cyber threats have evolved in frequency and sophistication like never before making the need for highly efficient and robust cloud firewall solutions is undeniable. CyberRatings.org (CRO) is a cyber assessment firm focused on providing independent, objective ratings of security product efficacy based on real-world testing. They just finished a rigorous evaluation of eleven vendors in the Cloud Network Firewall space, including the Versa Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) for cloud deployments. This detailed analysis tested Cloud Firewall performance for key capabilities across: Versa NGFW was rated in the top 3 products…
Industry Insights
CASB: An Integral Part of Network Security
By The Versa Team
Universal SASE leaders
April 18, 2022
It’s never been easier to launch a cloud service; or to consume such a service. No-friction SaaS applications compete on features because no central network planning or sales cycle is required any longer. Often SaaS applications are sold into a team or a department. Other applications—Dropbox, OneDrive—are picked up by users simply because they significantly enhance worker productivity. Central IT often has no knowledge that these applications are used, how they’re used, or by whom. Traditional perimeter firewalls protect applications and data stored within your on-prem network. FWs additionally filter applications and URLs accessed outside the enterprise. But data stored…
Company Updates
Versa Networks Named Visionary in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls
By Monnia Deng
Group Manager, Product Marketing
November 8, 2021
In our first year in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls, Versa has been placed as a “Visionary”. This comes as no surprise given that Versa has been a leader in the emerging Access Service Edge (SASE) market of which network firewalls are a critical component. This past year has been historic for Versa as we continue to invest and innovate with our product offerings; delivering unique and differentiated value to our customers and partners.
Industry Insights
Defense Against Web Threats in the Modern Era
By Amelie Sutsakhan
Product Marketing Manager, Versa Networks
April 20, 2021
Cyberattacks have been ranked as the fastest growing crime in the US. Secure Web Gateway (SWG), one of the five components of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is key to protecting users from web-based threats while applying and enforcing security policies consistently.
Research Lab
Detect Zero-Day Exploits in Microsoft’s Exchange Server
By Versa Threat Research Lab
Versa Networks
March 9, 2021
Last week, Microsoft released an important blog that details that details how HAFNIUM, a state-sponsored threat actor operating out of China, exploited Microsoft Exchange Servers with zero-day exploits along with other code execution vulnerabilities in the Sharepoint software. Microsoft advises that these patches are only intended to be a temporary fix. Customers are still required to update their software to the latest version and apply any relevant security patches to their server.
Product & Engineering
Secure SD-WAN Architecture: Full-featured SD-WAN Deep Dive
By The Versa Team
Universal SASE leaders
January 13, 2021
What makes Versa Secure SD-WAN a better choice than the average SD-WAN offering in the market? As with any other assessment, you have to lift the covers and look underneath—see what’s inside, how it’s built, how the engine works, and how it achieves the oft-touted qualities you’d come to expect of a robust SD-WAN.
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