As businesses and organizations scale and grow, their network infrastructure can also grow increasingly large and complex. Using a flat network structure (all devices connected on one server) makes it easier for cybercriminals to roam freely and unimpeded in the system in the event of a successful cyber attack. Implementing network segmentation best practices can limit the scope of an attack, prevent malware from spreading, and disrupt lateral movements across your IT ecosystem.
For decades, IT and operational technology/industrial control systems (OT/ICS) were seen as separate entities within organizations. In keeping with practices first defined by the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture, the two systems were entirely air gapped to never impact one another. While this separation kept OT networks more protected, it is no longer practical.
We are thrilled to share that WatchGuard has secured Bronze in the “Best Network Security Vendor” category at this year’s ChannelPro Network Reader’s Choice Awards! This annual awards program is the IT channel’s only SMB-focused Reader’s Choice Awards by casting their votes for the vendors, distributors and professional organizations with the most SMB- and partner-friendly solutions in the channel today.
