Why businesses should consider SASE security

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is one of the most recent network architectures to be developed. It’s a cloud-native solution that places network security at the core of its functionality. SASE was developed amid the global pandemic, where remote working and distributed teams meant that employees needed secure access to a business network from any location.

The result is a modern network that secures access to the internet, cloud services, software as a service (SaaS) and private applications for remote workers. It’s delivered from the cloud edge, which means that endpoint security follows the user, no matter where they are. This is unlike a traditional network architecture where security resides within the company’s network

Why consider adopting SASE?

SASE directly addresses the main issues with remote work, cloud services, IT security and digital transformation. As enterprises shift into a more mobile way of working, with cloud-based applications and infrastructure as a service (IaaS), their data starts to exist outside the walls of their on-premise servers.

This, coupled with the fact that remote employees access the network through various connection types, means that security needs to be at the forefront of the network. SASE is the abstraction of security services - they are hosted on the cloud and reduce the complexity of endpoint protection across the entire business.

A cloud-native SASE network converges all security functions of traditional networks and delivers them from a global, multi-tenant cloud environment. This is ideal for large organisations or small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with remote workforces and a goal to accelerate their digital transformation.

Benefits of SASE for enterprises

SASE holds a number of benefits over traditional network architectures. The biggest advantage is an improved security posture. Many remote workers use a virtual private network (VPN) to access their company network, but this is not necessary with SASE. Their devices remain protected as cyber security is delivered from the cloud edge.

Another security benefit is improved user authentication and zero-trust access. This means that employees need to be verified through multifactor authentication before they can access the network. This prevents lateral movement and ensures that the general public and cybercriminals cannot access the system.

SASE networks also have reduced complexity as there is no need for multiple vendors and appliances. The network and all of its components are hosted on the cloud and are compatible with one another. This makes a SASE network easier to manage and oversee. The user experience is greatly improved and IT teams can get a granular view of every component on the network.

Lastly, SASE networks are generally more affordable than traditional IT networks. They require fewer hardware appliances and have significantly lower overhead costs to run. This is partly due to their simplicity and easier manageability, but also due to reduced backhaul and core bandwidth needs.

Any business that adopts SASE will benefit from cutting-edge architecture that truly reduces costs and complexity while improving user access and security. This relieves many challenges associated with legacy network architecture. For more information about SASE or to get a quote for IT network services, email us at marketing@seacom.com or leave us a message.

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