Secure Access Service Edge Solution

Secure access service edge is commonly known as SASE and is pronounced “sassy”.

SASE is cyber security technology designed to manage access to networks and maintain security controls. The concept of SASE combines multiple network security protocols into one solution. These protocols include: wide area networking, or WAN, and network security services like CASB, FWaaS and Zero Trust.

For SMBs SASE solutions improve efficiency of managing multiple networks. The reason for this is that these controls are managed by a cloud-based application, which makes deploying security standards easy.

As a result SASE solutions are able to enforce policies around digital identity, real-time context and regulatory compliance standards. These enhance the overall security position of a network. it ‘s important to note that SASE should never be used as a complete solution to network security. Datto Secure Edge is a part of a multi layered security approach.

One of the common confusions between SASE and a VPN is how they are different. SASE and VPNs both are designed to protect network data however they both go about it in different ways.

Traditional VPN tools are standalone applications, whereas SASE solutions combine a number of features and tools into one platform. For example Datto Secure edge includes these key SASE features:

Secure web gateway

Firewall as a service (FWaaS)

Software defined Wide Area Network

Zero trust network access

Overall, SASE delivers a more complete and secure solution than a traditional VPN.

As the number of remote workers that managed service providers support grows, clients expect their networks to remain secured. Datto secure edge is a cloud based SASE solution that ensures MSP and SMB IT professionals can secure remote and hybrid user environments with ease.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) provides devices secure remote access to a company's applications, data, and services. The zero trust security model is based on clearly defined access control policies.

One of the key benefits of a zero trust approach compared to VPN is that ZTNA grants access only to specific services or applications, rather than the whole network.

As an increasing number of users connect from home or remote, SASE or ZTNA solutions can help reduce risks to cyber threats.

Yes. SASE contains Zero Trust Network Access as a main component of its architecture.

The VPN hides the IP address of a device when it communicates with confidential computing resources outside the corporate network. With VPNs you can protect your identity while using public or shared wifi. Furthermore, the data on your device will be encrypted to prevent any damaging exposure to bad actors.