OPAQ and Equinix to Present Session on Protecting Modern Networks with Next Generation Firewall-as-a-Service at Palo Alto Ignite ‘19

Experts will Explain Challenges Associated with Trying to Secure Multi-Cloud Environments Using Traditional Firewall Architectures and How FWaaS Overcomes Them

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OPAQ, the network security cloud company, announced today that its Chief Strategy Officer, Ken Ammon will present a session with Vaughn Eisler, Director of Business Development for Equinix entitled, “Deploying NG Firewall-as-a-Service for Today’s Modern Network” at the Palo Alto Ignite ‘19 conference on June 4, 2019.

WHO:	Ken Ammon, Chief Strategy Officer for OPAQ, is a recognized expert in managed security, network security and government security. He served as Chief Strategy Officer at Xceedium, a privileged access management company until its acquisition by CA Technologies, and founded managed security service provider (MSSP) pioneer NetSec which was acquired by MCI/Verizon Business. Ken has testified on security vulnerabilities affecting federal government IT infrastructure and data, and served as adjunct faculty at the National Cryptologic School, where he received the Scientific Achievement Award. He began his career in the U.S. Air Force, where he was a captain assigned to the U.S. National Security Agency.
	Vaughn Eisler, Director of Business Development for Equinix is a networking and security expert with more than 25 years of experience at leading communications service providers and technology vendors. He has served in management and technical roles at Symantec, Nokia Corporation, Dialogic and other leading organizations.
WHAT:	In every industry, organizations are re-architecting their networks for greater interconnectivity and performance to support digital transformation initiatives, reduce costs and improve user experience. However, this network retooling and transition to the cloud is introducing a network security visibility and control gap that is not addressed by on-premises firewalls. In this session, attendees will learn:
	• The new security challenges being introduced by digital transformation
	• What “breaks” when enterprises attempt to implement network security across multi-cloud environments using traditional on-premises firewalls
	• Why a Next-Generation Firewall-as-a-Service approach addresses and mitigates these risks
	• How to integrate Next-Generation Firewall-as-a-Service within existing network topographies
WHEN:	Tuesday, June 4 @ 1:00 p.m. CDT
WHERE:	Palo Alto Ignite ‘19, Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX.
	For more information or to register, visit https://ignite.paloaltonetworks.com/usa/usa_eventinfo.html.
HOW:	To schedule a conversation with Ken Ammon, contact Marc Gendron at [e-mail] or +1 781.237.0341.

About OPAQ
OPAQ is the premier network security cloud company. OPAQ’s cloud platform enables partners to deliver Fortune 100-grade security-as-a-service on infrastructure purpose-built for security and performance. With OPAQ, service providers are equipped with a simplified ability to centrally monitor security performance and compliance maturity, generate reports, manage security infrastructure, and enforce policies – all through a single interface. This empowers OPAQ partners to grow revenue and margins, eliminate complexity and costs, and establish a competitive advantage that helps them attract and retain customers. Based in Northern Virginia, OPAQ is privately held and is funded by Greenspring Associates, Columbia Capital, Harmony Partners, and Zero-G, Inc. To learn more, visit www.opaq.com.