Connected Networks Explains SASE According to Gartner

Connected Networks is proud to highlight the insights fromour partner, Cato Networks, on Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) as defined byGartner.

This framework, essential for the future of networksecurity, integrates networking and security functions into a unified,cloud-native service.

WHAT IS SASE?

According to Gartner, SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is arevolutionary approach to network security that converges wide area networking(WAN) and network security services into a single, cloud-delivered servicemodel. This architecture supports all types of edges, including branch offices,remote workers and on-premises locations.

KEY COMPONENTS OF SASE

• Secure Web Access: Protects users from malware, phishing and other threats regardless of location.
• In-Line SaaS Access Controls: Manages cloud application access based on activity and risk.
• Identity-Based Remote Access: Offers least-privilege access tailored to individual users and locations.
• Application-Aware Dynamic Traffic Steering: Optimises routing and resiliency through SD-WAN.
• Firewall as a Service (FWaaS): Provides robust network protection with minimal management overhead.

OPTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Remote Browser Isolation: Enhances security by isolating web sessions.
• Zero-Day Malware Protection: Detects and mitigates new threats.
• DNS Protection: Blocks access to known malicious domains.
• API-Based CASB: Integrates with cloud apps to prevent data leakage and malware.

SASE ALTERNATIVES

Gartner distinguishes true SASE solutions from"dual-vendor" or multivendor alternatives that integrate point products via APIs, which often result in higher complexity and lower performance.

GARTNER’S SASE GUIDANCE & RECOGNITION

Since defining SASE in 2019, Gartner has included it in the Hype Cycle for Enterprise Networking reports, consistently listing Cato Networks as a "Sample Vendor" for meeting the criteria of a true SASE solution.

Furthermore, Gartner’s reports like the SASE Convergence Roadmap 2021 and Market Guide for Single-Vendor SASE 2022 provide comprehensive guidance for organisations on adopting SASE, highlighting both short-term and long-term goals.

In the inaugural single-vendor SASE Magic Quadrant, Cato Networks was positioned among the top vendors due to its leadership and innovation in this space.

START YOUR SASE JOURNEY

Gartner's endorsement of SASE as the future of network security encourages organizations to adopt this innovative approach. Connected Networks,in partnership with Cato Networks, offers the expertise and solutions needed to begin your SASE journey. Contact us today to learn more and schedule a demo of the Cato SASE Cloud.

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