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SD-WAN What Is SD-WAN? It’s an application of software-defined networking (SDN) that is applied to wide area network (WAN) connections and used to connect diverse locations across geographic distances. It connects branch offices, data centers, and other business sites to a central corporate network using a software approach. This means a network admin can remotely program appliances via a central controller, reducing provisioning times and minimizing the need to manually configure traditional routers at branch locations. Ultimately, this solution aims to move more network control into the cloud. How Does SD-WAN Work? SD-WAN is an overlay technology, meaning it’s not a network in itself. Instead, it sits on top of your network and allows you to prioritize individual applications. There are two ways to deploy: One requires no devices Should You Be Worried About Cyber Risks? PAGE 3 Learn These Android Shortcuts PAGE 3 SD-WAN Info PAGE 4 Nursing Homes Crippled by Million-Dollar Attack PAGE 1 Top 5 Reasons to Take Cyber Risk Seriously PAGE 2 What You Should Know About Log Monitoring for Regulatory Compliance PAGE 2

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Why Do You Need SD-WAN? Simply put, SD-WAN allows you to prioritize individual applications and enhance your internet connection. It calls for less time and effort spent on fixing the WAN because you can correct issues by simply logging into your controller panel, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. You can also manage branches remotely, turn them up and down, and reprioritize them with ease. SD-WAN allows you to remotely program network appliances through a centralized software platform, reducing provisioning times. Also, like MPLS, SD-WAN allows you to apply Quality of Service (QoS) and prioritize data that you send through your network, down to an individual application. This means you can choose to send the traffic that is most important to your business faster than other types. For instance, if clean, clear, and

reliable calling and immediate CRM access are most important to your business, you can make voice and your CRM top priorities so a greater portion of your bandwidth is dedicated to sending those apps. QoS through prioritization of data (voice, video, and apps, etc.) Cost-effective connection of over thousands of branches across a WAN Elimination of reliance on dedicated circuits, allowing for flexibility in network choices Can deploy new branches 20 times faster than MPLS deployments A future-proof solution because it adapts to how the network is being utilized Reduction of stress on management because of its reliability Remote management of branches and other business sites Works with any WAN architecture because it’s an overlay technology • • • • • • • What Are SD-WAN’S Benefits? •

at your location, and the other calls for an inexpensive box that powers SD-WAN functions pushed to it from the cloud.

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