If your organization has poor-performing network connectivity and weak security, it can result in decreased employee productivity and network vulnerabilities that can lead to cyberattacks.
Cyberattacks often cost your organization hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair your network.
For this reason, it is important for all organizations to prioritize network security and connectivity. However, there are many network solutions available that your organization can choose from.
It is important that your organization evaluates as many network solutions as possible so you can determine which solution will best meet your needs.
Coeo understands how important network reliability and security are to an organization and has delivered thousands of solutions to organizations to improve their network performance and security leading to increased employee productivity and the prevention of cyberattacks.
By the end of this article, you will understand what SD-NIC is, the features of the solution, and whether it is the best choice for your organization.
What is SD-NIC?
A Software-Defined Network Interface Card (SD-NIC), is a solution that extends the network security perimeter onto computers and other devices connected to a network.
This enables your organization to implement more effective security solutions such as ZTNA.
SD-NIC is similar to SASE in that it incorporates a more sophisticated security model by protecting devices and not just the perimeter of the network.
This solution enables your organization to provide a better network solution that secures user devices for more effective security in a remote work environment.
SD-NIC is applied as a Network Interface Card (NIC) that is integrated into your data center equipment. Because of this, SD-NIC is managed through the data center and is responsible for securing your data center as well.
If you would like to speak with our team to learn more about SD-NIC or other SDN solutions such as SD-WAN or SD-LAN or ask any questions you may have you can schedule an appointment.
The features and functionalities of SD-NIC
There are many features and functionality of SD-NIC solutions that can provide organizations with better network performance and security. These features and functionality include:
Easily programmable
SD-NIC is an easily programmable solution that can be configured through its software. This allows administrators to adjust network management settings and capabilities easily in one portal.
Centralized management
SD-NIC enables you to control your network through SDN controllers. This allows you to centrally manage your network from one section for more simplified management and control over your entire network.
Dynamic configuration
An SD-NIC solution can be dynamically adjusted to meet the changing network conditions, policies, and application requirements. SD-NIC also provides network micro-segmentation on client device traffic based on the type of device and security posture.
SD-NIC allows you to segment data based on security policies so that data security is different based on data characteristics.
Improved network security
SD-NIC incorporates advanced security features into your network to improve your organization’s network security. Security services such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) can be integrated into your SD-NIC.
Micro-segmentation also enables you to segment your data and provide policy-driven security to the data based on a variety of data characteristics. This allows you to deliver more reliable and flexible network security.
Ability to integrate with SD-WAN and SD-LAN
Another feature of SD-NIC is its ability to integrate with other SDN solutions like SD-WAN and SD-LAN.
While these three solutions have some similarities, they also have differences that enable them to improve the performance and security of different networks.
Since these are all software-defined solutions offered by Coeo and other managed service providers, they can be easily integrated to provide better connectivity for all organizations using any type of connection.
SD-WAN, SD-LAN, and SD-NIC are used to improve network connectivity in different areas so combining them can improve network connectivity and security throughout your entire network.
Is SD-NIC a good solution for your organization?
Now you know what SD-NIC is and the features and functionality of the solution. This will help you understand more about the solution and help you determine whether SD-NIC is a good solution for your organization.
If your organization needs to improve its network performance to achieve better connectivity and communication, an SD-NIC solution may be a good choice for your organization.
For organizations looking to centrally manage their network to achieve better optimization and smoother monitoring, an SD-NIC solution may be a good choice
Additionally, if you’re looking to improve network security to prevent vulnerabilities or segment your data for different security policies, an SD-NIC solution may be a good choice for your organization.
However, if your organization does not use a data center or does not operate its network using a data center, SD-NIC is not the right solution because SD-NIC solutions are typically only configured for data center equipment.
If your organization does not operate its network using a data center and instead uses a LAN or WAN, an SD-WAN or SD-LAN solution may be the better choice for your organization.
Determining if SD-NIC is a good fit for your organization
Now you understand what SD-NIC is, its features and functionality, and whether it is a good solution for your organization. This will help you determine whether you should invest in SD-NIC technology.
Organizations that have poor network connectivity or weak security can have performance issues that lead to decreased employee productivity or vulnerabilities that enable cyberattacks that can cost your organization hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair the network.
To avoid these consequences, your organization must make reliable network security and performance a priority. If SD-NIC is a good fit for your organization, it can help improve your network performance and security.
Coeo understands how important reliable network connectivity and security are to an organization and has delivered solutions to thousands of organizations to improve their network performance and security and help them avoid cyberattacks.
We want you to understand what SD-NIC is and its features and functionality so you can determine whether it is the right choice for your organization.
If you would like to speak with our team to learn more about SD-NIC or other SDN solutions such as SD-WAN or SD-LAN or ask any questions you may have you can schedule an appointment.
