
Secure SD‑WAN What is secure SD‑WAN?
A secure SD‑WAN accelerates the journey to SASE (Secure Access Service Edge). It combines advanced SD‑WAN capabilities such as tunnel bonding, dynamic path selection, and zero-touch provisioning with next-generation firewall features including IDS/IPS and DDoS protection. It seamlessly integrates with cloud-delivered security services (Security Service Edge or SSE) and enforces consistent network and security policy across branch locations.

- Secure SD‑WAN explained
- How does a secure SD‑WAN work?
- How a secure SD‑WAN enforces end-to-end security policy
- Why should I consider a secure SD‑WAN?
- What are the benefits of secure SD‑WAN?
Secure SD‑WAN explained
Over the years, branch offices and remote locations have accumulated a sprawl of network and security equipment. This equipment is difficult to maintain but also, it has not been designed for the cloud. With traditional router-centric WAN architectures, traffic must be sent to the corporate data center for security inspection, which significantly impacts application performance. Additionally, security policy is inconsistent across branch locations, exposing the whole organization to potential security breaches.
Not only does a secure SD‑WAN allow organizations to retire traditional routers but also to replace legacy branch firewalls.
A secure SD‑WAN includes advanced SD‑WAN and security capabilities that enable organizations to reduce device footprint, enforce consistent policy across branches. It also improves application performance by selecting the best path and automatically steering the traffic to the cloud. It provides the security functions necessary at the branch and complements SSE that supports other security functions like ZTNA, SWG and CASB.
