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Increase Customer Protection with Edge Security

By: Ellery Womack | April 12, 2023
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To address the shortcomings of traditional security methods, emerging security methods at the network edge are gaining popularity as a more effective approach to cybersecurity. The increasing frequency and sophistication of security attacks, such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, highlight the importance of adopting new security measures. In fact, NETSCOUT reports that a DDoS attack occurs every three seconds, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently added 66 new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Additionally, new common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) grew by over 25% year-over-year in 2022.

Organizations must take action to protect themselves and their customers from potential cybersecurity threats that could result in significant financial losses. One effective solution is to incorporate a variety of edge security components, such as cloud-based security solutions, to safeguard customer data. By adopting edge security strategies, companies can better protect their networks, reduce the risk of data breaches, and improve network performance. To learn more about how edge security can increase customer protection, continue reading.

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