Allowing employees to put their work hours in from the location of their choice was a topic of discussion prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but when work from anywhere became a mandatory situation in 2020, it was clear that cyber security strategies needed to be addressed in a new way. Identifying the right security solutions is among the most important things companies can prioritize to protect themselves from threats specific to remote work situations. After the initial scramble to equip … [Read more...]
Demystifying Secure Access Service Edge
The emergence of secure access service edge, also referred to as SASE, has emerged as a priority investment for companies pursuing a cloud-first positioning for their technology strategy. In order to demystify SASE, it helps to know a bit about software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) as well as anything as a service (XaaS) and cloud security challenges. What Is SASE? In its simplest description, secure access service edge integrates security functions and features with SD-WAN. SASE … [Read more...]
Implement SASE for a Secure Cloud Environment
When the pandemic forced companies to shift entire teams to remote work, it set off a series of events that left network teams scrambling to secure work-from-home environments. Now, IT security teams are asking if it’s possible to catch up. The answer may lie in secure access service edge (SASE). Unmanaged endpoint security is causing new challenges, particularly when companies continue pursuing cyber security strategies that are designed for traditional network infrastructures. The perimeter … [Read more...]
How SASE Secures the Post-Pandemic Network
The exodus from the office during the pandemic has driven permanent changes in the shape of the corporate network. Growth in the area of internet of things (IoT) and mobile devices as well as cloud computing have altered how the network is managed and protected. Network IT teams are increasingly applying the principles of the secure access service edge (SASE) to bolster cyber security efforts. The changing nature of network access has only served to further complicate an already-blurred … [Read more...]