Speaking to Wise TV, Opinnate Founder and CEO Serkan Özden discussed the threats posed by multiple infrastructures to network security.
Özden stated:
“In today’s world, if we talk about network security and from a firewall perspective, we are dealing with much more complex infrastructures. There is a need to use firewalls from multiple brands. This leads to increased complexity in the structure. Furthermore, especially in corporate structures, there are a large number of extensively written rules. Eliminating these is a crucial need, as they can appear like open doors in a physical building. Beyond that, integration needs exist. Previously, firewalls could be standalone systems, but now we need to talk about an ecosystem. You need to integrate these firewalls with internal NM systems, SIEM systems, and many other different components. However, firewalls also create a significant manual workload for people. They require a lot of effort in terms of routine operations, and there is also the effort that needs to be expended in terms of hardening.” But of course, this comes with a significant workload for the teams. Besides that, there’s also the need for visibility. In today’s world, it’s necessary to address all of these issues and go beyond just firewalls. It’s now essential to integrate with cloud firewalls. It’s also important not to be limited to just the firewall world. It’s necessary to be able to say something about hardening security on the switch side as well. We see needs like certificate and license tracking as increasingly common issues. At Opinnate, we are a company that strives to follow new trends closely, react quickly to customer needs, and address these issues I’ve mentioned.
A New Era in Network Security: The Evolution of Firewalls
In today’s world, network security has become more complex and multi-layered with the rapid advancement of technology. Firewalls, in particular, play a critical role in managing this complexity as one of the cornerstones of network security. However, factors such as the use of multiple brands and models, the existence of extended rules in corporate structures, and integration needs make managing these systems difficult. In this article, we will discuss the role of firewalls in modern network security, the challenges encountered, and the strategies to overcome these challenges.
The Complex Structure of Firewalls
Today, the use of firewalls from multiple brands and models has become necessary to ensure network security. However, this complicates the management of these systems. Ensuring compatibility between devices from different manufacturers and effectively managing these devices presents a significant challenge.
Rule Management and Enforcement
In corporate structures, the existence of extended and complex rules can be a threat to network security. Regularly reviewing these rules and removing unnecessary ones is critical to enhancing network security. Otherwise, these rules can create vulnerabilities, much like open doors in a physical building.
Integration Needs
Firewalls are no longer standalone systems; they have become part of an ecosystem. Firewalls, which need to be integrated with many different components such as NM and SIEM systems, require careful planning and implementation in these integration processes.
Manual Workload and Automation
Managing firewalls creates a manual workload and puts significant pressure on teams. Routine operations and hardening processes require a considerable amount of effort. Therefore, reducing the workload with automation solutions is a crucial step to increasing efficiency.
Visibility and Traceability
Visibility in network security is critical for the rapid detection and response to threats. Effectively monitoring and analyzing the data provided by firewalls plays a significant role in closing security vulnerabilities.
Cloud Firewalls and Future Security Trends
In addition to traditional firewall solutions, cloud-based firewalls have gained significant importance in network security. Cloud solutions stand out as an effective tool in meeting modern network security needs by offering flexibility and scalability.
Opinnate: A Follower of New Trends
Opinnate is a company that closely follows new trends in network security and responds quickly to customer needs. Offering innovative solutions to address complex network security needs, Opinnate aims to provide its customers with secure and effective network management.
Summary
Network security is critical in today’s complex technological environment. Firewalls play a fundamental role in ensuring this security. However, challenges such as complex structures, manual workload, and integration needs make the effective management of these systems difficult. Modern approaches such as automation, visibility, and cloud solutions offer effective strategies to overcome these challenges. Companies like Opinnate provide innovative solutions in this field, enabling their customers to achieve secure and effective network management.
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