The Role of Extreme Networks’ Secure Network Fabric in Strengthening Network Security

Extreme Networks’ Secure Network Fabric: A Smarter Approach to Security

To address these challenges, organisations are turning to Extreme Networks’ Secure Network Fabric, a comprehensive solution that unifies, automates, and secures network operations across campus, branch, and data centre environments. This advanced networking framework is designed to simplify management, enhance security, and improve resilience, giving businesses the confidence to operate without the constant fear of cyber threats.

Key Capabilities of Secure Network Fabric

Extreme Networks’ Secure Network Fabric provides multiple layers of protection to keep businesses secure while reducing operational complexity:

• Automated Access Control – Ensures only authorised users and devices can access the network, minimising the risk of unauthorised breaches.
• Hypersegmentation – Isolates traffic into secure virtual segments, preventing lateral movement of threats and containing breaches before they spread.
• Zero-Touch Provisioning – Reduces human error by automating device onboarding and network configuration.
• Stealth Networking – Hides critical network infrastructure from unauthorised users, making it harder for attackers to identify potential entry points.
• Resilient Fabric Recovery – Delivers sub-second failover and self-healing capabilities for faster recovery from network events. When combined with third-party integrations, the network can help contain threats and restore operations quickly.

These features help organisations reduce exposure to cyber threats, strengthen compliance, and minimise the cost of security breaches.

How Secure Network Fabric Addresses Today’s Security Challenges

1. Reducing Financial and Operational Risk

The financial burden of cyberattacks continues to climb. The global average cost of a cyberattack is $4.4 million, but for the healthcare industry, this figure rises to $5.3 million (PwC). Organisations with over $10 billion in revenue report an average breach cost of $7.2 million, while those under $1 billion face an average cost of $1.9 million.

Extreme Networks’ Secure Network Fabric is more than just a security solution, it is a complete transformation of how network security is implemented and maintained. Organisations that deploy Secure Network Fabric experience the following benefits:

• Advanced threat detection and automated containment, reducing the impact of breaches.
• Segmented network architecture, ensuring that attackers cannot easily access critical systems.
• Proactive security automation, helping IT teams prevent costly downtime and data loss.

2. Strengthening Protection Against Phishing and Impersonation Attacks

With phishing attacks impacting 84% of businesses, Secure Network Fabric integrates AI-driven security policiesto detect and block phishing attempts before they reach employees. Additionally, stealth networking capabilities make it harder for attackers to impersonate organisations, reducing the risk of business email compromise (BEC) fraud.

While phishing and impersonation attacks remain prevalent, Extreme Secure Network Fabric helps reduce the impact of these threats by limiting their reach within the network. Features like automated access control and hypersegmentation ensure that if an endpoint is compromised, lateral movement is restricted.

When combined with external security platforms (e.g., email filtering or EDR solutions), Secure Network Fabric supports a defense-in-depth strategy, improving the overall effectiveness of threat response and data protection.

3. Enhancing Compliance and Cybersecurity Resilience

Organisations that invest in mature cybersecurity initiatives report fewer costly breaches and stronger long-term resilience (PwC). Secure Network Fabric helps businesses:

• Maintain regulatory compliance by enforcing security policies at every access point.
• Build a self-healing network infrastructure that responds dynamically to network events.
• Improve network visibility, allowing IT teams to identify and mitigate risks in real time.

4. Improved Resilience and Business Continuity

Downtime caused by cyberattacks can have severe financial and operational consequences. Secure Network Fabric enhances network resilience by enabling sub-second failover and automatic recovery, ensuring that business operations remain uninterrupted even in the event of a security incident. This level of resilience is particularly critical for industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, where downtime can have life-threatening or financially devastating implications.

Real-World Success Stories

Port of Tallinn: Securing One of Europe’s Busiest Ports

As one of the busiest ports in Europe, the Port of Tallinn needed a scalable, high-performance networking solution that could support its growing operational demands while maintaining strict security controls. Extreme Networks’ Secure Network Fabric provided an automated and segmented architecture, reducing administrative overhead and improving security posture.

With increasing cybersecurity threats targeting critical infrastructure, Port of Tallinn needed a scalable, secure networking solution. By deploying Secure Network Fabric, the port achieved:

• Stronger network segmentation, reducing attack surfaces.
• Automated access control, ensuring only trusted users and devices could connect.
• Operational resilience, supporting continuous port operations despite cyber threats.

The result? A more resilient, secure, and efficient network that supports the port’s continued growth.

Dubai World Trade Centre: Managing Thousands of Secure Networks

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) hosts over 500 events annually, requiring secure, high-performance network management. Secure Network Fabric enabled DWTC to:

• Create thousands of isolated networks instantly, preventing unauthorized access.
• Ensure seamless, high-security connectivity for millions of event attendees.
• Automate network provisioning, reducing IT workload.

Managing such a high volume of network connections across multiple event spaces required a solution that was both scalable and highly secure. Extreme Networks’ Secure Network Fabric allowed DWTC to rapidly configure and manage thousands of isolated networks without disrupting core operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and top-tier security for event participants.

San Diego Community College District: Delivering Secure Digital Equity

With over 100,000 students and 14 locations, San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) needed to provide consistent, secure digital access across its campuses. By implementing Extreme Fabric™ and ExtremeCloud™ IQ, SDCCD achieved enhanced network performance, greater scalability, and stronger security controls, ensuring a reliable and equitable digital experience for all students and faculty.

• Stronger security enforcement, protecting student and faculty data.
• Automated, scalable network management, reducing operational costs.
• Reliable access for all users, ensuring a reliable and equitable digital experience for all students and faculty.

The Business Opportunity for Partners

As cyber threats escalate, Extreme Networks’ Secure Network Fabric presents a profitable and much-needed opportunity for partners looking to expand their security offerings.

• Revenue Growth – Partners can capitalise on the rising demand for secure networking solutions by offering a market-leading platform that simplifies security and network management.
• Incentive Programs – Extreme Networks provides partners with financial incentives, marketing support, and demand-generation programs to accelerate business success.
• Technical Enablement – Partners gain access to cutting-edge training, certifications, and hands-on labs, ensuring they have the expertise needed to sell and support Secure Network Fabric solutions.
• Dedicated Support – Extreme Networks offers partner-exclusive tools, demo gear, and ongoing engagement programs to help drive customer adoption and satisfaction.

By partnering with Extreme Networks, solution providers can position themselves as leaders in the cybersecurity space, delivering best-in-class security solutions while unlocking new business opportunities.

Take the Next Step

With the cost of cybercrime projected to exceed $13.82 trillion by 2028, organisations must take proactive steps to secure their networks. Extreme Networks’ Secure Network Fabric offers a future-ready security framework that simplifies protection, reduces risk, and ensures business continuity.

To learn more about how Secure Network Fabric can protect your business, visit the Extreme Networks Partner Portal or contact our team today.

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