The digital transformation of business, and society as a whole, is driving an exponential growth in data volume. We are seeing unprecedented growth in virtualized networks, distributed data centers, and a variety of cloud-based services. As a result, we are likely to see a hybrid network of endpoint devices, physical networks, and public and private cloud infrastructures for quite some time. An effective security solution that can extend deep visibility and control across the distributed network landscape is essential. The challenge is that basic security requires about 100 times more processing power than simply routing data.”]
Source: https://www.fortinet.com/blog/industry-trends/power-performance-and-the-cloud