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Revolutionising Cybersecurity with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

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Publish Date:

18 September 2024

What is SASE?

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a security system. It combines SD-WAN and Zero Trust security into one platform. This platform is delivered through the cloud. This model securely connects users, systems, endpoints, and remote networks to applications and resources, regardless of their location.

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Organisations need strong and flexible security to protect their data and systems. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a new way to combine networking and security. It provides a single solution that users access through the cloud.

 

Many companies do not get all the benefits of SASE. They see it as just another security tool. They should view it as a complete system. SASE combines networking and security into one approach.

 

Organisations should adopt a comprehensive SASE strategy, integrating SD-WAN and ZTNA, to enhance their solutions. Implementing SASE with partners like Netskope will improve security, management, and cloud service support against evolving threats.

Key Components of SASE

Trustack MSP Cyber Security, IT Services, IT Support. A Netskope slide titled "Pioneering the SASE Vision" illustrates the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), combining WAN Edge Services and Security Service Edge (SSE). It includes features like Cloud Access Security Broker, Data Protection, and Network Traffic Analysis, emphasizing the true price of cybersecurity innovation.
  1. Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN): SD-WAN improves the user experience. It creates virtual connections between different points. This makes it easier to manage security and rules.
  2. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): ZTNA makes sure that access to applications and data is given only after strict identity checks. It follows the rules of Zero Trust and uses strong access control policies.
  3. Secure Web Gateway (SWG): SWG filters internet traffic to block harmful sites, stop data leaks, and enforce usage rules.
  4. Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): CASB helps organisations monitor and manage cloud services to ensure security and protect important data.

 

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS): FWaaS offers cloud-based firewall services, ensuring strong threat protection and traffic monitoring without needing physical hardware on-site.

The Gartner Magic Quadrant and Netskope’s Leadership

The Gartner Magic Quadrant is a well-known research method. It provides a detailed look at a market’s direction and maturity. It also highlights the main companies in that market. In the world of SASE, the Magic Quadrant looks at vendors. It measures how well they can execute and how complete their vision is.

 

Netskope is a leading company in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE. This shows that it has a strong and innovative approach to cybersecurity. Netskope’s platform is great at combining important security features. These include CASB, SWG, and ZTNA. This provides a smooth and safe experience for users. 

This recognition highlights Netskope’s commitment to advancing the SASE framework and its ability to meet the dynamic needs of modern enterprises

 

Netskope is a leader in security. Their NewEdge network is a strong private cloud. It provides fast and reliable access to apps and data. This infrastructure not only enhances security but also optimises performance, making it a preferred choice for organisations aiming to implement a robust SASE strategy

Trustack MSP Cyber Security, IT Services, IT Support. A Gartner Magic Quadrant graph illustrates various companies positioned in four quadrants based on "Completeness of Vision" (X-axis) and "Ability to Execute" (Y-axis). Prominent firms like Netskope, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Networks proudly occupy the Leaders quadrant.

Benefits of SASE

  • Enhanced Security: SASE combines various security features into one platform, offering strong protection against many different threats.
  • Improved User Experience: SASE offers secure access to applications and data from anywhere. This is very helpful for remote and hybrid work environments.
  • Simplified Management: SASE lets organisations manage security settings from a single location. This makes management easier. It also reduces the workload for IT teams.
  • Scalability and Flexibility: SASE is a cloud solution that can grow with a business. It offers flexibility to adapt to changing needs. It also helps respond to new security threats.

Implementing SASE

Adopting SASE involves several key steps:

 

  1. Assess Current Security Posture: Organisations should start by evaluating their existing security infrastructure and identifying gaps that SASE can address.
  2. Define Security Policies: Establish clear security policies that align with the principles of Zero Trust and least privilege access.
  3. Select a SASE Provider: Choose a reliable SASE provider. They should offer a complete set of security services. These services must fit your organisation’s needs.
  4. Deploy and Integrate: Implement the SASE solution and connect it with current systems and workflows. Make sure all users and devices are included in the new security framework.
  5. Monitor and Optimise: Regularly check the SASE solution’s performance and adjust it to improve security and user experience.
Trustack MSP Cyber Security, IT Services, IT Support. Infographic depicting the Netskope SASE Platform, showcasing components like unmanaged and managed SaaS, web, IaaS, public and private cloud, data center, and NewEdge. It highlights features such as zero trust, digital experience management, ecosystem integrations—and reveals the true price of cybersecurity.
Trustack MSP Cyber Security, IT Services, IT Support. The image is a Netskope Delivered Outcomes infographic. Key results show an 85% decrease in security risk, 19% increase in business delivery agility, and 51% lower costs for appliances and bandwidth. The true price of cybersecurity includes better visibility, reduced cost, seamless innovation, and improved resilience. Results are based on data from actual Netskope customers.

Conclusion

SASE provides a unified security solution for cloud systems, enhancing protection, simplifying management, and supporting organisations in maintaining cybersecurity amid evolving digital threats.

 

Netskope’s top position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant confirms SASE’s effectiveness in enhancing cybersecurity for organisations.

 

Trustack has partnered with Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and a top right performer in the Gartner Magic Quadrant. Explore how our advanced SASE solutions can enhance your cybersecurity—contact us today!

 

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