Challenges with Traditional Network Devices and the Shift to a Distributed Model

This chapter delves into the limitations of traditional network devices like Firewalls during traffic surges, leading to system failures and the need for a distributed model like AWS Network 5.0 for independent scaling. It emphasizes the importance of managing application access, promoting an infrastructure as code approach and automation in AWS for efficient network security. The chapter also explores the benefits of utilizing cloud native tools like CloudFront for improved performance and latency reduction globally.