Cybersecurity Solutions for State and Local Institutions

This technical report addresses the cybersecurity challenges faced by state, local, and educational institutions in managing their hybrid cloud infrastructure. It outlines the significant risks posed by security incidents and performance bottlenecks, which can lead to financial and reputational damage. The report highlights the limitations of existing security tools that often fail to provide comprehensive visibility into network traffic, particularly in environments with increasing encrypted and lateral traffic. It details how Gigamon's Deep Observability Pipeline enhances security operations by capturing and optimizing network traffic, thereby eliminating blind spots and improving threat detection. The report also discusses the complexities and costs associated with managing security tools in these institutions, emphasizing the need for efficient resource utilization and agile network management. By streamlining operations and providing network-derived intelligence, Gigamon aims to support institutions in effectively securing their hybrid cloud environments while reducing operational costs and complexity.