--- title: "Fireside Chat: Rethinking Network Security with a Layered Approach" description: With an ever-growing mobile workforce, the need for endpoint visibility within your network is becoming a greater necessity and concern for customers. --- [![looking-point_LogoWhite _ Presidio-1](https://www.lookingpoint.com/hubfs/looking-point_LogoWhite%20_%20Presidio-1.svg) ![LOOKINGPOINT](https://www.lookingpoint.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theme%20Oct%202019/images/logo@mobile.png?width=444&height=86&name=logo@mobile.png) ](https://www-lookingpoint-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/-temporary-slug-c10ae2f5-f23e-43f2-8214-f73884fb09ae) - [Solutions](https://www.lookingpoint.com) - [Collaboration](https://www.lookingpoint.com/it-solutions-collaboration) - [Security ](https://www.lookingpoint.com/it-solutions-security) - [Networking ](https://www.lookingpoint.com/it-solutions-networking) - [Data Center ](https://www.lookingpoint.com/data-center) - [Cloud](https://www.lookingpoint.com/cloud) - [Managed Services](https://www.lookingpoint.com/it-support-services) - 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In this episode, CEO Sean Barr is joined by **Marshall Hill**, Solutions Architect at LookingPoint, to talk about a critical topic that’s top-of-mind for every IT leader: **Security.** Despite investments in next-gen firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint tools, many organizations still struggle with one foundational issue—**lack of visibility.** ### Visibility Is Still a Challenge Whether it's guests in a conference room, contractors plugging into shared ports, or employees bringing their own devices, many IT teams don’t have a clear picture of what’s connecting to their network—or what those devices are doing. > “Customers are still concerned about endpoint visibility, especially in shared spaces or when people bring in personal devices,” says Marshall. ### Layered Security: More Than Just a Firewall Gone are the days when deploying a firewall and antivirus was enough. Today’s modern enterprise requires a **layered security approach**—one that addresses multiple attack vectors and correlates them into a single, actionable view. **What does a layered approach look like?** - **Edge protection** (firewalls, IPS) - **Endpoint visibility and control** - **Network segmentation** - **User and device authentication** - **Cloud-based security services** - **AI-powered threat detection and response** ### Securing Shared Spaces & BYOD Environments Conference rooms, guest areas, and co-working spaces present new challenges. You need to balance access with security—providing connectivity to visitors without compromising internal resources. **Best practices include:** - **802.1X authentication** to validate user and device identity - **Dynamic segmentation** based on role, department, or device type - **Posture checks** to evaluate corporate vs. guest endpoints - **Internet-only access for unknown or untrusted devices** These capabilities allow the network to make real-time decisions—offering secure access to employees while isolating non-corporate devices. ### Automating Security with Intelligence Smart networks don’t just react—they **adapt**. For example, if a printer is unplugged and replaced with a laptop, the system should detect the change and adjust access policies automatically. Using tools like **Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)** and **802.1X**, combined with centralized policy management, IT can: - Enforce consistent security rules - Automate certificate deployment - Dynamically adjust access based on user role and device type ### Beyond the Firewall: Securing the Remote Workforce As more employees work remotely, traditional perimeter-based security is no longer enough. Backhauling traffic through VPNs adds latency and complexity—and often fails in places like hotels or airports. Today’s security model must extend beyond the data center. **Cloud-delivered security** solutions—like **Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS)**—offer DNS-layer protection, no matter where users go. Benefits include: - Visibility into web activity off-network - Threat prevention before a connection is made - Policy enforcement outside the firewall - Integration with on-prem and cloud systems for unified control ### The Future is Unified, Intelligent, and Everywhere From zero-trust network access (ZTNA) to AI-driven analytics, the future of security is one where **context, automation, and cloud-native capabilities converge**. Customers don’t want five different dashboards. They want a **single, simplified solution** that protects data, users, and devices—wherever they are. ### Final Takeaway Security today is about more than just defending the edge. It’s about **visibility, intelligence, and proactive control** across your entire digital landscape. At LookingPoint, we help organizations design and implement modern, layered security architectures tailored to how people work today—on-site, remote, or hybrid.   ** Learn more about network security [here](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/network-security-for-the-modern-workforce).** Written By: SHARE: - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/network-security-and-visibility&title=Fireside%20Chat:%20Rethinking%20Network%20Security%20with%20a%20Layered%20Approach&picture=&description=With%20an%20ever-growing%20mobile%20workforce,%20the%20need%20for%20endpoint%20visibility%20within%20your%20network%20is%20becoming%20a%20greater%20necessity%20and%20concern%20for%20customers.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/network-security-and-visibility&text=Fireside%20Chat:%20Rethinking%20Network%20Security%20with%20a%20Layered%20Approach) - [**](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/network-security-and-visibility) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/network-security-and-visibility&title=Fireside%20Chat:%20Rethinking%20Network%20Security%20with%20a%20Layered%20Approach&summary=With%20an%20ever-growing%20mobile%20workforce,%20the%20need%20for%20endpoint%20visibility%20within%20your%20network%20is%20becoming%20a%20greater%20necessity%20and%20concern%20for%20customers.) - [**](mailto:?subject=Fireside%20Chat:%20Rethinking%20Network%20Security%20with%20a%20Layered%20Approach&body=Fireside%20Chat:%20Rethinking%20Network%20Security%20with%20a%20Layered%20Approach%20https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/network-security-and-visibility) ### Topics - [cisco](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/topic/cisco) - [security](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/topic/security) - [cybersecurity](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) - [Cisco ISE](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/topic/cisco-ise) - [collaboration](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/topic/collaboration) - [ISE](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/topic/ise) - [webex](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/topic/webex) - [IT Solutions](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/topic/it-solutions) - [cisco webex](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/topic/cisco-webex) - [SD-WAN](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog/topic/sd-wan) ### Latest Tweets ** ### subscribe to our blog ## Get New Unique Posts ![looking-point_LogoWhite _ Presidio-1](https://www.lookingpoint.com/hubfs/looking-point_LogoWhite%20_%20Presidio-1.svg) 391 Taylor Blvd. Suite 120 Pleasant Hill, California 94523 [Call Us +1 925-566-3480](tel:+19255663480) [sales@lookingpoint.com](mailto:sales@lookingpoint.com) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/lookingpoint?fref=ts) - [**](https://twitter.com/lookingpoint) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lookingpoint) - [**](https://www.instagram.com/lookingpoint/) SOLUTIONS - [Collaboration](https://www.lookingpoint.com/it-solutions-collaboration) - [ Security](https://www.lookingpoint.com/it-solutions-security) - [Networking ](https://www.lookingpoint.com/it-solutions-networking) - [Cloud](https://www.lookingpoint.com/cloud) - [Data Center ](https://www.lookingpoint.com/data-center) - [Project Management ](https://www.lookingpoint.com/project-management) - [Lifecycle Management](https://www.lookingpoint.com/lifecycle-management-acela) - [Wireless Surveys Assessments](https://www.lookingpoint.com/en-us/wireless-surveys-assessments) MANAGED SERVICES - [Assess and Design](https://www.lookingpoint.com/assess-and-design-it-solutions) - [Deployment](https://www.lookingpoint.com/deployment-it-services-solutions) - [Support](https://www.lookingpoint.com/it-support-services) - [Integration Center](https://www.lookingpoint.com/integration-services) - [Lifecycle Support](https://www.lookingpoint.com/it-lifecycle-support) - [Locations Serviced](https://www.lookingpoint.com/it-consulting-san-francisco-bay-area) - [Customer Success](https://www.lookingpoint.com/services-customer-success) COMPANY - [Contact Us](https://www.lookingpoint.com/contact-us) - [Career](https://www.lookingpoint.com/career) - [About Us](https://www.lookingpoint.com/about-us) - [ FAQ](https://www.lookingpoint.com/faq) - [ Partners](https://www.lookingpoint.com/partner) - [Blog](https://www.lookingpoint.com/blog) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.lookingpoint.com/privacy-policy) - [DO NOT SELL OR SHARE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION](https://na1.hs-data-privacy.com/request/TrvvEe3VpnlESmYolHn3xw) GET IN TOUCH Join our mailing list to stay up to date and get notices about our new releases! 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