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Why Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)?

SASE

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-based architecture model that combines network security functions with wide-area networking (WAN) capabilities to support the dynamic, secure access needs of organizations. There are several reasons why organizations are increasingly adopting SASE:

  1. Support for Remote Work: With the rise of remote work, employees need secure access to company resources from anywhere. SASE facilitates this by delivering security directly to the edge, closer to where users are located.

  2. Cloud-Native Design: As businesses increasingly use cloud services, SASE's cloud-native architecture aligns well with these environments, offering scalability, flexibility, and reduced complexity compared to traditional network architectures.

  3. Enhanced Security: SASE combines various security services like Secure Web Gateways (SWG), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). This integrated approach can offer better security management and threat protection.

  4. Reduced Complexity and Cost: By consolidating networking and security functions, SASE can simplify the IT infrastructure, reducing the need for multiple, disparate solutions. This consolidation can lead to lower operational costs and complexity.

  5. Improved Performance: SASE optimizes network performance by using a global cloud network, which reduces latency and improves the user experience, especially for cloud applications and services.

  6. Adaptive and Scalable: SASE frameworks are highly adaptable and scalable, able to handle fluctuating demands and easily integrate new technologies or services.

  7. Regulatory Compliance: SASE can help in meeting various compliance requirements by providing enhanced security controls and data protection measures.

  8. Zero Trust Approach: SASE often incorporates the principles of Zero Trust security, ensuring that trust is never assumed and verification is always required, regardless of where the access request originates.

By converging networking and security into a single, cloud-delivered service model, SASE can provide organizations with greater flexibility, security, and efficiency, especially in an era marked by increasing cloud adoption and a dispersed workforce.