Many enterprises are considering software-defined perimeter (SDP) services as an alternative to VPN. In fact, Gartner believes that by 2021, 60% of enterprises will phase out their existing VPN for a SDP service. But, the reality is that in any large (global) organization even a small change in how users access applications can become a huge task. This document will help you understand where to begin so that you can embrace SDP, quickly, and without disruption to the business.

Within this guide we will cover the following:

• Architectural differences between incumbent access technology and SDP
• A look at a reference architecture for deploying SDP
• The three phases to consider when adopting SDP within your company
• Pro-tips and considerations for getting the most out of your SDP deployment