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The Case and Criteria for Combining Application Acceleration and Security

Overview At first glance, it may seem that the network engineer and the security architect have little in common. However, as more rich internet applications migrate to the enterprise, more load is placed on the network and more collaborative power is given to the user - exposing the network infrastructure to additional risk. To remain competitive, the entire IT organization must find ways of optimizing the network for both application performance and improved security. This is particularly true for a highly distributed user community where multiple points of access mean that network reliability and security cannot be guaranteed.

Download this whitepaper to get expert tips and advice on efficiently and effectively enhancing both application performance and network security.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Blue Coat Systems	File Format	PDF
Date Published	February 2008	Downloads	2
Format	White Papers
Topics	Application Security Tools, Network Security, Security Applications, Application Development

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