Navigating Network Complexity: A Barrier to Business Agility and Security
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
A recent report highlights the challenges posed by increasing network complexity for modern businesses, particularly regarding security and operational efficiency. As organizations adopt hybrid cloud environments, they develop intricate networks with numerous applications and devices, which can enhance innovation while also heightening security vulnerabilities and compliance risks. The report emphasizes that managing this complexity requires a balance between effective policy automation and visibility, although bottlenecks may arise that impede strategic initiatives and slow down product launches. It also points out that operational inefficiencies stemming from extensive resource demands for monitoring and maintenance can trap companies in reactive management cycles, ultimately affecting their competitiveness.
