Software-defined security is poised to eliminate the need for proprietary appliances, a particular bonus for the often weak security link created by branch offices.
Centralize, Automated Operations
Software-defined security also provides a way to deliver services from a single point of control, avoiding the challenging requirement for skilled personnel to be available to go onsite whenever needed. Instead, services can be deployed, increased in capacity and enhanced with additional functions, all without requiring any onsite presence, hardware refreshes or manual provisioning.