What’s New with SASE

Security Access Service Edge (SASE) was introduced in 2020 as the next big thing in cybersecurity. As security-conscious companies have been implementing the SASE framework in their environment, the many benefits are showing themselves to be true. SASE is not one solution that you can buy in a box, rather a combination of many solutions such as secure web gateway, data loss prevention, SSL inspection, CASB, zero-trust network access, and web isolation. It combines software as a service (SaaS) capabilities and networking capabilities to provide unified security and visibility across users. This helps users securely connect to your organization from anywhere. Symantec, a Division of Broadcom, has recently identified several emerging trends of SASE. 

Data Loss Prevention has increasingly become a part of the SASE conversation. Since SASE is a cybersecurity-focused framework that enforces zero-trust policies, data must be held at the center. To best prevent data from leaking outside of an organization, DLP services are necessary to monitor data that is at rest, in motion, and in the cloud. DLP is an effective part of the SASE framework for users that are adopting SASE to improve remote work efficiency and overall cybersecurity health. Additionally, when you integrate DLP with CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), another essential SASE solution, DLP policies will be extended to the cloud. 

Zero Trust Network Access is a top priority for SASE adopters. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is increasingly being used as a tool to move away from virtual private networks (VPN). Historically, VPNs have been a source for both insider and external malicious actors to ignite threats. For organizations that have already undergone mass cloud adoption, they can use a SASE approach to move away from existing on-premises infrastructure. 

You don’t have to start SASE from scratch. Most security-conscious organizations will already have some components of SASE. This likely gives you a baseline to slowly adopt a complete SASE strategy over time. This is a more realistic approach for organizations and still effectively strengthens security in the cloud and on-premises. 

Increase in Vendors Offering SASE. Since SASE is comprised of a variety of solutions, companies may be interested in acquiring these solutions from more than one vendor. If you’re just getting started with SASE, however, it’s recommended that you choose a limited number of vendors for simplicity. Aurora has partnerships with a variety of vendors that offer SASE capabilities. Vendors, like Symantec, a Division of Broadcom, that carry several components in SASE are a natural starting point for many customers. To learn more about getting started with a SASE strategy, email us at sales@aurorait.com.