Versa Newsletter - April 2025
Versa Networks
A global leader in SASE, Versa enables organizations to create self-protecting networks with our Universal SASE Platform
Welcome to the April edition of the Versa newsletter! Visit us in May at various events in Baltimore, Miami, Long Beach, or India. And please help yourself below to the latest research reports and SASE insights and happenings related to Zero Trust, SD-WAN, identity, firewalls, et al., along with a podcast interview of Versa’s CEO on why Agentic AI is the future of networking.
EVENTS
TechNet Cyber | May 6-8, 2025, Baltimore Convention Center –Baltimore, Maryland, Booth #3262
In an era of relentless cyber threats, AFCEA’s TechNet Cyber unites government, defense, and industry leaders to shape resilient digital strategies and joint capabilities. Join the conversation in Baltimore to help secure the global cyber domain. | Register now
Millenium Alliance Transformational CISO Assembly | May 13-14, 2025, The Biltmore – Miami, Florida
Join us at the Transformational CISO Assembly – where global security leaders come together to exchange insights, tackle evolving cyber threats, and drive the next phase of digital transformation. | Register now
ESCON 2025 – South Asia Enterprise Security Connect | May 16-18, 2025, Goa, India
Join us at ESCON to explore cutting-edge, AI-powered strategies that strengthen cyber resilience and safeguard digital trust. In a world of evolving threats, this is where innovation meets security leadership. | Register now
Evanta CISO Summit | May 21, 2025, Marriott Long Beach Downtown – Long Beach, California
Join Southern California’s top CISOs for a one-day, peer-led program focused on shared challenges, critical priorities, and interactive, C-level conversations that drive actionable outcomes. | Register now
WEBINARS
1) How NGFW Fits into Your Zero Trust Strategy | On-Demand Webinar (April 17, 2025)
This webinar will explore how NGFWs enhance Zero Trust strategies. We will share insights into how NGFWs provide advanced protection, simplify operations, and secure hybrid and cloud-first environments. | Watch now
2) Your Data, Your Rules: The Case for Sovereign SASE | On-Demand Webinar (April 3, 2025)
If data sovereignty is a priority for your organization, this is a session you can't miss. Learn how Versa’s groundbreaking Sovereign SASE solution delivers control, compliance, and flexibility - so you always know where your data lives and how it’s protected. | Watch now
INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
1) GigaOm Radar for SD-WAN Solutions | Analyst Report
Compare and contrast the top 26 SD-WAN solutions in the market with a complimentary copy of GigaOm’s 2025 SD-WAN Radar Report – Versa Secure SD-WAN was rated a market Leader and Outperformer! | Read now
Get the full results of independent testing of the 10 leading cloud firewall solutions. Versa NGFW earned the top “Recommended” rating and had the highest throughput and best price per Mbps. | Read now
Versatility 2025 brought together customers, partners, and industry leaders in Silicon Valley for two days of bold ideas, real-world insights, and strategic conversations—centered on AI-native enterprises, WAN/LAN innovation, and unlocking Unified SASE at scale. | Read now
As OSS adoption accelerates with GenAI, so do the security challenges. This blog helps IT and security leaders navigate the risks and protect the open-source tools powering today’s innovation. | Read now
Recommended by LinkedIn
Securing private apps isn’t just about controlling access – it’s about gaining deep visibility into who’s accessing what, when, and how. Understand how Versa’s visibility-driven ZTNA approach helps reduce hidden risks and strengthens your private application security posture. | Read now
With identity-based attacks on the rise, integrating identity-first security into your SASE strategy is no longer optional. Get tips on how to get it done. | Read now
Agentic AI is revolutionizing network and security operations by combining intelligent automation with real-time decision-making – enhancing threat detection, reducing response times, and easing operational burdens. | Read now
VERSA CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE REPORTS
To stay up to speed on the latest vulnerabilities, dark web activity, threat actors, and cyber security news, visit the most recent weekly Versa Cyber reports below:
Versa Cyber – April 19, 2025 Critical Apache Roller Vulnerability, Gladinet's Triofox and CentreStack Under Active Exploitation, Microsoft warns of blue screen crashes, Chinese Hackers Target Linux Systems...
Versa Cyber – April 12, 2025 Fortinet warns attackers retain FortiGate access, Incomplete patch in NVIDIA toolkit leaves open to container escapes, FortiSwitch flaw lets hackers change admin passwords remotely...
Versa Cyber – April 05, 2025 Critical Ivanti flaw actively exploited to deploy TRAILBLAZE and BRUSHFIRE malware, Apple backports critical fixes, Hiding WordPress malware in the mu-plugins directory to avoid detection...
Versa Cyber – March 29, 2025 Ingress NGINX controller vulnerability, CISA warns of Sitecore RCE flaws, NetApp SnapCenter Flaw, Security flaws found in VMware tools and CrushFTP...
Versa Cyber – March 22, 2025 CISA warns of active exploitation in GitHub action supply chain, Cisco smart licensing utility flaws exploited, Critical AMI BMC vulnerability enables remote server takeover and bricking...
IN THE NEWS
1) Versa Launches MCP Server to Supercharge AI Integration and Admin Productivity Across Network and Security Operations | Press Release, April 22, 2025
2) Versa CEO Interview: Why Agentic AI Is the Future of Secure Networking | ONUG, April 10, 2025
3) Versa Partner Sales Leader On Sovereign SASE In A Time Of Increasing Data Privacy, Security Concerns | CRN, April 10, 2025
4) 2025 SC Awards Finalists: Best SASE Solution | SC Media, April 8, 2025
5) Native cloud firewalls failed security tests, report finds | SC Media, April 8, 2025
6) Independent tests show why orgs should use third-party cloud security services | Cyberscoop, April 3, 2025
7) Hyperscaler cloud firewalls (again!) fail to meet basic security standards | sdx central, April 3, 2025
8) Versa Next-Generation Firewall Achieves Recommended Rating and 99.90% Security Effectiveness Score in Cloud Network Firewall Evaluation from CyberRatings.org | Press Release, April 3, 2025
For more Versa news, go to our news page.
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