Verizon will introduce a virtualized firewall service across its global network later this month, part of its move into software-defined networking. The aim is to help businesses such as manufacturers or retailers, who may be running networks in far-flung places, to have better security when connecting their applications to the corporate network, said Shawn Hakl, head of network platforms and managed services for Verizon Enterprise Solutions. . The type of organizations Verizon is aiming to attract are those running a Layer 3 private network who may want a better and more reliable connection for people using mobile apps. The link for this article located at PC World is no longer available. . Explore how Verizon's latest cloud-based firewall offering boosts security measures for enterprises worldwide.. Verizon SDN Security, Virtual Firewall Service, Network Security Solutions. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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