An increase in network traffic & remote users has put greater strain on existing network infrastructure so having centralised security processes is key to effectively managing your network.

What is SASE?

If your business is using direct-to-internet access and cloud applications you’ll need to ensure that your business has the correct security measures in place for remote and roaming users.
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SASE architecture enables your IT team to combine network connectivity with cloud security in a single platform. A unified SASE solution allows your business to secure users from any location, application, or device when they access the internet.

Why use SASE?

Supporting remote working is a major security concern for businesses. IT teams need to ensure that roaming users and branches are securely connected and have the same user experience.

SASE architecture allows businesses to extend their enterprise network infrastructure to their remote workforce. It offers a multiple point security solution, centralised policy management, and can restrict access based on user, device and application. SASE architecture can improve network visibility, identify security vulnerabilities and prevent remote users from cyber-attacks.

5 Benefits of using SASE

Cloud-based networks offer more flexibility, reliability, & scalability than a traditional on-premise system, connecting physical & virtual networks which allow you to implement changes quickly & remotely. SASE can:

1.    Provide secure Direct Internet Access (DIA) at remote locations where there are no on-site IT personnel.
2.    Safely connect roaming users and software, and secure users from any location or device when they access the internet.
3.    Proactively manage security issues associated with shadow IT.
4.    Offer protection against malware infections, command and control callbacks, phishing attacks and guard against unauthorised access to your network.
5.    Simplify network administration with improved visibility and performance.

How can moving to a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solution improve your WAN?

An SD-WAN is a virtual WAN that provides multi site connectivity and uses software to manage the WAN. It combines and optimises MPLS and broadband Direct Internet connectivity allowing you to :

Actively monitor and select the most appropriate route for your traffic.

Prioritise voice and video traffic to provide the best service.

Support remote working with flexible routing and traffic management.    

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