I'm confused about our company's approach to cloud migration. We're supposedly going cloud-first, yet we're still stuck using an old 2012 firewall in the office to manage traffic. It feels counterproductive. Has anyone switched fully to SSE/SASE? What's your experience been like?
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Your boss has a point. A big bang approach rarely works out well. A gradual, planned migration is essential. Nobody wants to end up halfway through with no solid plan for getting to the cloud, right?
Using a 2012 firewall while going cloud-first is a bit paradoxical, but it's not uncommon. Sometimes, slow, staged changes work out the best!
Agreed! A phased migration lets you monitor everything carefully without rushing.
After switching fully to SSE/SASE a few years back, I've never looked back. No more patching Fortinet every month; it’s been a game-changer.
Just be prepared, it can be a hefty investment upfront!
Why not just migrate to a cloud firewall solution? Just a heads up though—prepare for your costs to skyrocket. You might end up having to bring some of that functionality back in-house later. At least then you could get some shiny new on-prem equipment too!
Exactly! We in IT often warn about the hidden expenses of cloud solutions compared to keeping things on premises.
Before jumping into any solutions, let’s figure out the specific problems you're facing and your actual requirements. It’s easy to get swayed by flashy tech but understanding your business and technical needs is crucial.
100% agree! I find too often that the reasons for upgrades are never clearly defined.
Totally! People push for cloud without a clear 'why' behind it.
Right? We have a tight timeline to move everything and it's a nightmare managing so many moving parts.