t cht lk technology , the definition is much looser and therefore harder to categorise . However , with the demand for simple and cost-effective solutions to help support a long-term remote workforce , it ’ s time for SASE to take a step forward .
Let ’ s explore the foundations of SASE .
Getting to grips with SASE
Put simply , SASE is the unification of Network-asa-Service and Security-as-a-Service , combining both network and security coverage into one encompassing solution . Gartner encouraged security leaders to ‘ position the adoption of SASE as a digital business enabler in the name of speed and agility ’.
While only in the early stages of development , demand for SASE will undoubtedly increase in the next five or 10 years , when businesses plan ahead of an ongoing remote workforce and a perimeter that is no longer confined to legacy data centres .
Richard Walters , CTO , Censornet
SASE provides a single point of control , from which each user has access to the same level of capabilities from any location , either at home or in the office . An important point to make here is that SASE is not a product , it is a concept . It isn ’ t a silver bullet where all security issues are solved indefinitely . It requires time , resources and business-wide understanding .
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