Use Cases for SD-WAN Capabilities in Cisco Secure Firewall

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Benefits

Updated: February 5, 2026

Overview

Summarizes the benefits of DIA for branches, including reduced latency, improved application performance, and optimized internet-bound traffic with Cisco Secure Firewall.

Benefits of using DIA include:

  • Improved internet speeds and branch office user experience.

  • Reduced complexity, making network management easier and cheaper.

  • Cost-effective as it reduces bandwidth usage and eliminates the need for expensive hardware.

  • Dynamic path selection using real-time metrics.

  • Best egress path guaranteed without manual intervention.

  • Continuous monitoring of link health and network state.

  • Increased agility, allowing organizations to adapt quickly to changing business needs.