ETAY MAOR SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SECURITY STRATEGY , CATO NETWORKS
First coined by Gartner in 2019 , SASE delivers converged network and security as a service capabilities , including SD-WAN , SWG , CASB , NGFW and zero trust network access .
“ SASE is a cloud-based solution that integrates network and security functionalities , providing organisations with a robust and consistent security framework for their entire workforce ,” Maor adds . “ This amalgamation ensures that network traffic is securely inspected while in transit to its destination , with a minimal performance impact .
Moreover , deploying SASE in the cloud enhances the availability , scalability , and resilience of an organisation ’ s security architecture while maintaining consistent policy enforcement .
“ The evolution of the hybrid and remote workforce is dictating how organisations think and work , which is having serious implications for access strategies , networking , and security ,” concludes Maor . “ If planned correctly and with the use of effective technology , this new way of working does not have to disrupt the business at all .”
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