Why security belongs in the network
That makes the network one of an organization’s richest sources of security intelligence. Because the network connects every user, device, application, and workload, it is also the natural place to verify identity, apply consistent policy, and contain suspicious activity close to its source. Routers, switches, and access points become cybersecurity defenders that identify and prevent threats rather than simply routing and filtering traffic.What challenges does enterprise security face today?Enterprises face a gap as the network perimeter dissolves.
- ▪That makes the network one of an organization’s richest sources of security intelligence.
- ▪Because the network connects every user, device, application, and workload, it is also the natural place to verify identity, apply consistent policy, and contain suspicious activity close to its source.
- ▪Routers, switches, and access points become cybersecurity defenders that identify and prevent threats rather than simply routing and filtering traffic.What challenges does enterprise security face today?Enterprises face a gap as the network
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| Publication time | Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200 |
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(function() { let windowUrl = window.location.href; windowUrl = windowUrl.substring(windowUrl.indexOf('?') + 1); let messageElement = document.querySelector('.shareableMessage'); if (windowUrl && windowUrl.includes('code') && windowUrl.includes('expires')) { messageElement.style.display = 'block'; } })(); Why security belongs in the network SPONSORED EXPLAINER: Merging security into the network makes enterprise protection more agile Robin Birtstone Robin Birtstone Published wed 23 Sep 2026 // 09:00 UTC Every attack leaves a trail across the network, from initial reconnaissance to lateral movement and data exfiltration. That makes the network one of an organization’s richest sources of security intelligence. But visibility is only half the story.
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