As organisations gear up for the fiscal year 2024, it is crucial to take stock of the evolving landscape of IT network risks and trends. Here is a comprehensive overview from Qolcom.

Our partnership with HPE Aruba Networking solutions is well-positioned to address the evolving landscape of IT network risks and trends in FY24:

1. HPE Aruba Networking SSE provides a unified platform for securing access to cloud applications, data, and services, regardless of the user's location or device. Here is an overview of the key components and features:
   a) Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): SSE implements a Zero Trust architecture, ensuring that all users and devices are authenticated and authorised before accessing network resources.
   (b) Secure Web Gateway (SWG): that provides advanced threat protection and content filtering for internet-bound traffic. The SWG inspects web traffic in real-time, blocking malicious content and preventing access to unauthorised websites.
   (c) Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): SSE integrates with leading CASB solutions to provide visibility and control over cloud applications and services. CASB capabilities enable organisations to monitor user activity, detect insider threats, and enforce data protection policies across cloud environments.
   (d) Remote Access VPN: Remote access VPN solution that provides secure connectivity for remote workers and branch offices. The VPN encrypts traffic between endpoints and the corporate network, protecting data in transit from eavesdropping and interception environments.
   (e) Threat Intelligence and Analytics: HPE Aruba Networking SSE leverages threat intelligence feeds and AI-driven analytics to detect and respond to advanced threats in real-time.
   (f) Centralised Management and Reporting: Aruba Central serves as the centralised management and reporting platform for Aruba SSE, providing administrators with visibility and control over security.
2. IoT Security Concerns: Qolcom vision extends beyond traditional network monitoring to encompass the creation of healthy and secure digital environments. We prioritize the monitoring of network health alongside environmental factors like temperature controls to ensure the overall well-being of spaces we serve. By integrating advanced monitoring technologies, we aim to create healthy spaces that promote productivity, safety, and comfort. Our comprehensive approach reflects our commitment to providing holistic solutions that go beyond connectivity, fostering environments where people and technology thrive together seamlessly.
3. 5G Adoption and Edge Computing: HPE Aruba Networking AIOps leverages AI-driven insights to optimize network performance and reliability, ensuring that networks can support the low-latency requirements of edge computing and 5G applications.

By leveraging Qolcom managed service expertise and HPE Aruba Networking solutions, organizations can address the diverse challenges posed by cybersecurity threats, Zero Trust network access, cloud migrations, IoT security, 5G and edge computing, ensuring that their networks remain secure, agile, and compliant in FY24 and beyond.

For free network assessment contact breynish@qolcom.co.uk