Today’s networks are constantly increasing in complexity, and attack surfaces are continuously expanding. Inefficient network operations leave IT teams struggling to keep up. When network traffic patterns changed, and applications became more distributed, traditional branch routers began to be replaced by software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solutions. But SD-WAN on its own is not enough. Users, branch offices, and traffic without robust, next-generation security are all very vulnerable to ever-evolving cyber threats.