Firewalls are a key component in cybersecurity to protect corporate networks from external threats. However, these barriers must be accompanied by solutions that complement each other and build a layered security posture to help prevent vulnerabilities from exposing networks to malicious activity, at all and any cost.

The terms unified and integrated are often used interchangeably in the software world. However, security leaders must understand the differences between deeply unified and API-based integrated platforms within an organization and how they can significantly impact everything from cost to efficiency. First, it is essential to define the terms.