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No matter where you are in your journey to a cloud-first strategy, the speed and volume of data required is rapidly growing. Data must be secure and accessible, both as it moves across the Internet and when at rest, whether in the cloud, in a data center or in user endpoints.
Legacy solutions are not designed to handle traffic destined for the cloud and lack the flexibility and efficiency that a modern enterprise requires. More and more organizations are moving to Internet-first connectivity to harness the full efficiency of cloud architectures. But a move to Internet-based connectivity means rethinking your security architecture. It’s only with the right Internet infrastructure, and the right skills to manage them, that ROI can be achieved.
The strategic imperatives for Enterprise IT teams have changed
Secure remote working
By providing secure access to applications and workloads in the cloud wherever users are located, you give people the easy experiences and productivity they want and enable the business to better attract and retain talent.
Secure cloud
As the role of the cloud grows, IT teams need to place security controls closer to cloud infrastructure and sensitive data, while getting greater control and visibility of shadow IT in the cloud.
Secure branch
The proliferation of IoT devices and the move towards Internet-based connectivity is increasing the scope for cyber attacks. Enterprises need to deliver end-to-end security centrally to be able to properly serve the security interest of these new models of connectivity.
Simplified operations
Organizations cannot continue to assess, deploy and manage point-based solutions with the security perimeter evolving in this way. Simple, scalable and managed solutions are required to fill the skills gap and make up for the lag in security preparedness.
With Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) from Expereo, you can unleash the full potential of the cloud, bringing together the best of network and security into one, simplified cloud solution. We partner with you to put the right security controls in place as you accelerate your cloud migration with visibility across all your locations and applications, enhancing performance and control.
By working with Expereo, you can deliver on your specific cloud strategy and your business goals. We work with industry-leading vendors and remain agnostic when recommending the right solutions to solve your specific challenges for your locations and users.
We give you deep visibility into your connectivity solutions through expereoOne, enabling your team to easily view and manage your network infrastructure from a single pane of glass, with access to support and insights at the click of a button.
What is SASE? A comprehensive guide
Today, enterprises face the challenge of protecting their data and ensuring seamless connectivity across diverse and distributed environments. This is where Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) comes into play. SASE is a transformative approach that converges networking and security into a single cloud-native architecture.
What is SASE?
Secure
SASE prioritizes security at every stage, ensuring that data, applications, and users are protected from threats regardless of location.
Access
SASE provides secure and efficient access to applications and resources hosted in the cloud, on-premises, or at the edge.
Service
SASE delivers these capabilities as a service, leveraging cloud infrastructure to offer scalability, flexibility, and ease of management, allowing you to choose between OPEX or CAPEX expenditure models.
Edge
The “edge” aspect of SASE refers to the extension of security and networking services to the edge of the network, closer to the users and devices.
Breaking down the key components of SASE
As organizations embrace digital transformation, a unified approach to network security and connectivity is vital. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) integrates multiple security and networking components into a single, cloud-delivered service model.
Key components of SASE
SD-WAN
Enhances traditional WANs by using software-defined technology to manage and optimize network traffic.
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
Monitors and controls inbound and outbound traffic through URL filtering, application control, malware detection, data loss prevention, and encryption inspection.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Monitors and controls access to cloud applications, protecting data in and between public clouds.
Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)
Delivers traditional firewall capabilities through the cloud, offering intrusion prevention, application awareness, and deep packet inspection.
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Verifies the identity of users and devices and checks against business policy before granting access to applications and data.
Understanding Secure Web Gateway
Secure Web Gateway (SWG) plays a critical role in protecting users from web-based threats by filtering Internet traffic and enforcing security policies.
Key functions of SWG:
URL filtering
Blocks access to malicious and inappropriate websites.
Threat protection
Detects and blocks web-based threats such as malware and phishing.
Data security
Prevents data leakage by monitoring web traffic.
Network visibility
Provides detailed insights into web usage and enforces compliance.
The role of CASB in SASE: Securing cloud access
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is vital for securing cloud applications and providing visibility into cloud usage. CASBs enforce security policies, monitor user activity, and protect sensitive data across cloud environments.
Key functions of CASB
Visibility
Offers insights into cloud usage and identifies shadow IT.
Data protection
Enforces data security policies and prevents data loss.
Compliance
Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements.
Threat detection
Identifies and responds to cloud-based threats.
Future trends in SASE technology
We all need to keep up with technology innovations. Adopting a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework is crucial to ensuring that your network stays secure from evolving threats; thereby future-proofing your business. As the technology evolves in response to new threats, more features emerge to offer greater protection.
Trends in SASE:
Integration with AI and machine learning
Enhances intelligent traffic management and automation.
Expansion of IoT connectivity
Supports more robust and scalable IoT device connectivity.
Enhanced security features
Adopts Zero Trust architecture and advanced threat detection.
5G integration
Leverages 5G for better performance and hybrid connectivity models.
Stay secure, no matter where
SASE delivers converged network and security as a service, improving experiences for users at branches, offices, remote sites and beyond.
With the traditional security perimeter growing rapidly, you need to be able to provide secure access from all office and remote locations with the same user experience everywhere.
With policy enforcement and best-of-breed security delivered through the cloud, SASE provides the same level of security and speed to external and private applications to make experiences more streamlined and consistent, as well as more secure.