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CHAPTER 5 Ten Key Takeaways 35 These materials are © 2020 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Any dissemination, distribution, or unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Chapter 5 IN THIS CHAPTER » Recognizing the changing nature of work and networking » Dealing with cloud-delivered apps and services » Addressing modern threats and attracting and retaining top security talent » Getting started with SASE Ten Key Takeaways H ere are ten key takeaways about software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and cloud security to keep in mind. More Remote Offices and Roaming Users The number of remote office, mobile, and roaming users is growing — and these users are often some of your most susceptible targets for an attacker. The opportunity for mistakes — such as clicking on a malicious email link or visiting a malicious website — is growing, too. Because these remote and roaming users may not have access to a local IT resource, they may be less inclined to contact the help desk or security team when an issue arises. Similarly, mobile and roaming users often don't think twice about connecting to a public Wi-Fi hotspot. Cybercriminals take every opportunity to exploit Wi-Fi vulnerabilities and the inherent trust that a coffee shop patron or hotel guest places in a "secure" Wi-Fi connection.