Conventional network segmentation focuses on network performance and management. Micro-segmentation, in contrast, addresses critical issues related to security, business agility, and protecting applications at a more granular level. Micro-segmentation delivers fine-grained security that follows the workload as it moves throughout any data center or cloud.

This e-book explains the core concepts of micro-segmentation, describes the most common use cases, and provides practical advice on how to roll out micro-segmentation in a complex organization.