Streamlining security in a shifting digital era
The cybersecurity landscape is experiencing rapid and significant changes - now more than ever. The growth of cloud-native solutions and SaaS adoption, an unrelenting explosion in enterprise data, a boundaryless digital work environment and an increasingly complex, AI-augmented threat landscape are the core motor behind this exponential evolvement.
Businesses are looking for means to securely adopt new technologies and modern ways of working without compromising security, visibility, and end user experience.
However, putting more point solutions is increasing complexity, driving operational costs up, and hindering the expected agility to respond to the evolving business needs to be successful.
SASE: A mindset, not a product
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) tackles these questions neatly. Be aware though, it is not a product: It’s an organisational mindset shift that enables people to be your new perimeter. SASE unites networking and network security, offering secure access to all users from everywhere, to maximize the value and utility of cloud-native ecosystems. It is not simply a solution that companies can install and forget about.
It is a discipline that needs continuous monitoring, detection, and response driven by constantly evolving threat intelligence. A discipline in which we excel and can provide you with valuable guidance.
A quick glance into the benefits:
☑ Enhanced Security Posture
- Unified Security Framework: SASE integrates multiple security functions, including NGFW, secure web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker (CASB), and zero trust network access (ZTNA), into a single platform.
- Zero Trust Architecture: SASE adopts a zero-trust model, which means that no entity, whether inside or outside the network, is trusted by default.
☑ Improved Network Performance and User Experience
- Optimized Connectivity: SASE leverages SD-WAN technology to optimize traffic routing and ensure high performance for critical applications.
- Scalability and Flexibility: The cloud-native architecture of SASE allows for seamless scalability.
☑ Cost Efficiency
- Reduced Complexity: By consolidating multiple security and networking functions into a single service, SASE reduces the complexity of managing disparate solutions.
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): The integrated nature of SASE eliminates the need for multiple point solutions, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership.
☑ Future-Proofing Your Security Strategy
- Adaptability to Emerging Threats: SASE is designed to adapt to the ever-changing threat landscape.
- Support for Digital Transformation: As organizations increasingly adopt cloud services and remote work models, SASE provides the necessary security and networking capabilities to support these initiatives.
Conclusion
While your existing Palo Alto NGFW provides robust security, embracing the SASE story offers a more comprehensive, scalable, and cost-effective solution. By integrating networking and security functions into a single cloud-delivered service, SASE enhances your security posture, improves network performance, and supports your organization’s growth and digital transformation efforts. Adopting SASE ensures that your organization is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern cybersecurity landscape.
If you want to know more about the SASE story from Palo Alto Networks or our Managed Secure Access Service, don’t hesitate to contact your Orange Cyberdefense Account Manager.
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