By 2027, two-thirds of Tier 1 multichannel retailers will have edge computing deployed in their stores.1
Edge computing revenue from the top five industries is expected to reach $511 billion by 2033.1
By 2029, at least 60% of edge computing deployments will use composite AI (both predictive and generative AI), compared to less than 5% in 2023.2
Edge computing is a distributed computing model that brings computation physically closer to the sources of data or the user.
Edge computing places the cloud’s processing power at the edge of the enterprise network.
Robust security keeps real-time interactions and insights safe with edge computing deployments.
Empower edge computing directly on your Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall seamlessly integrates edge computing capabilities into a robust security platform. By eliminating the need for additional infrastructure, organizations gain efficiency, enhance security and improve network visibility -- all while reducing operational complexity and costs.
As the central network enforcement point, the firewall is ideally positioned to:
- Collect and analyze network traffic for enhanced visibility
- Strengthen security enforcement at the edge
- Reduce operational overhead while leveraging existing infrastructure
Overview of edge computing with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
Anomaly Detections and Asset Discovery
Shadow IT presents a significant security challenge for organizations of all sizes. Various solutions offer a robust capability to scan networks, identify assets and map vulnerabilities associated with those assets. They can also analyze real-time traffic to extract valuable information and detect any anomalies in communication patterns. Positioned directly in the communication path, the CloudGen Firewall serves as an ideal platform for hosting a sensor application that scans and analyzes this type of traffic. In addition, it provides the ability to redirect traffic to the sensor application for passive, real-time analysis, all while maintaining a minimally invasive approach.
Secure Access and Access Control
In a manufacturing environment, secure remote access is essential to ensure continuous production around the clock, as any interruptions can lead to significant financial repercussions. Consequently, monitoring capabilities during remote access are critical for protecting against supply chain attacks and providing evidence in the event of human error through session recording. The demand for remote access solutions can vary among customers, often requiring specific features tailored to their unique needs. Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, equipped with edge computing capabilities, allows for the hosting of third-party remote access applications close to the assets and also offers enhanced traffic scanning to protect against the latest threats. This functionality supports compliance with modern IT and manufacturing requirements.
Data Format Optimization and Legacy Conversion
Securing legacy systems that need to be integrated into cloud computing is a complex challenge. Often, these systems cannot be updated and they rely on outdated, insecure technology stacks that aren’t suitable for today’s advanced cloud computing requirements. Edge computing, offered with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall 10.0, can help meet the necessary standards by converting legacy protocols into modern and secure protocol standards. It adds an additional layer of security by safeguarding communication between assets and applications. In addition, it normalizes, reduces and consolidates datapoints, to minimize bandwidth consumption and reduce the costs of cloud and datacenter operations.
AI-Based Smart Data Preprocessing
In today’s digital landscape, efficient data processing is essential. AI is ambitiously transforming this space by using edge computing to preprocess data right at the source. This innovative approach drastically reduces computation requirements and minimizes bandwidth demands, as only essential preprocessed data is sent to the data center or cloud. The benefits are clear: lower operational costs and enhanced performance. By adopting edge computing, businesses can streamline their data management and allocate resources more effectively.
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1 Source: Gartner: Emerging Technologies: Revenue Opportunity Projection for Edge Computing 23 September 2024- ID G00820213
2 Source: Gartner: Market Guide for Edge Computing, 12 March 2024 - ID G00780388
