Versa Networks, a leading provider of secure SD-WAN solutions, has unveiled Versa SD-LAN, a powerful software package designed to streamline network management and enhance security. This innovative solution integrates essential components such as security, switching, routing, network services, and AI management on approved white box Ethernet switches and access points. With Versa SD-LAN, organizations can eliminate fragmented point products, disjointed configuration, and outdated perimeter-oriented security approaches, paving the way for a more efficient and secure networking environment.
Versa Secure SD-LAN
Versa Secure SD-LAN is an extension of Versa’s Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform. It seamlessly integrates with the platform’s management console, policy repository, and data lake. This integration ensures a consistent and cohesive approach to network management, enabling organizations to streamline their operations while maintaining robust security measures.
Eliminating Fragmented Products and Outdated Security Approach
The primary goal of SD-LAN is to eliminate the need for fragmented point products and disjointed configuration and management. Traditional network setups often rely on multiple vendors, making it challenging to maintain a unified and standardized approach. By consolidating various networking services into a single software package, Versa SD-LAN offers a holistic solution that simplifies network management and reduces complexity.
Furthermore, Versa SD-LAN seeks to address the limitations of perimeter-oriented security approaches. In the current digital landscape, where threats are becoming more sophisticated, relying solely on perimeter defenses is no longer sufficient. Versa SD-LAN takes a proactive approach to security by providing enhanced visibility and control across the network, ensuring that both internal and external threats are identified and mitigated effectively.
Local Access Policies and Application Control
Versa SD-LAN empowers organizations with the ability to enforce local access policies based on identity, user or device posture, and specific applications being accessed. This granular control ensures that network access is tailored to individual user requirements, enhancing security and reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Moreover, the software package enables organizations to maintain control over the branch or campus network, extending its visibility and control to operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This comprehensive approach aids in identifying potential threats originating from within the network, ensuring that all vulnerabilities are promptly addressed.
Integration with Versa Secure Private Access for Remote Users
To provide a seamless user experience, Versa SD-LAN can be integrated with Versa’s Secure Private Access program. This integration enables organizations to establish a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architecture, ensuring secure access for both remote and on-premises users. With a unified policy repository, managing access controls becomes more efficient, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
Leveraging VersaAI for Threat Identification and Insights
Versa SD-LAN incorporates VersaAI, a set of AI/ML engines that enable real-time identification of malicious behaviors and deliver actionable insights. These AI-driven capabilities enhance threat detection and allow for accelerated remediation. By integrating data from across the organization’s infrastructure and applying advanced analytics, VersaAI extracts valuable insights that can be extended across the entire Versa product suite, ensuring a comprehensive and proactive security framework.
Unleashing the Power of AI for Network Optimization
With AI support, organizations gain the ability to identify threats, automate troubleshooting processes, adjust traffic paths dynamically, and significantly reduce network downtime. By leveraging AI-driven automation, Versa SD-LAN empowers organizations to optimize their network performance, increase operational efficiency, and minimize the impact of potential disruptions.
Direct Implementation on Approved Devices and Certified Appliances
Versa Secure SD-LAN is designed to run directly on approved devices such as edge appliances and Ethernet switches. Additionally, Versa is actively collaborating with partner companies to develop certified appliances. This approach ensures compatibility and provides organizations with the flexibility to choose the most suitable hardware configuration for their specific network requirements.
Versa Networks’ introduction of Versa SD-LAN marks a significant milestone in network management and security solutions. By consolidating essential networking services into a comprehensive software package, Versa SD-LAN offers organizations a streamlined approach to managing their networks while also delivering enhanced security measures. Through integration with Versa’s SASE platform, compatibility with Versa Secure Private Access, and leveraging the power of AI with VersaAI, businesses can achieve a future-ready networking infrastructure that not only protects against threats but also optimizes network performance.