More and more organizations are turning to Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to protect their remote workers and digital assets. But even though SASE is still considered a cutting-edge solution, it continues to evolve quickly, and staying on top of the latest trends is key to making sure your network security keeps pace.
Before we get into the key trends, let’s take a step back and understand what Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is all about.
In a nutshell, SASE is a cloud-based solution that brings together key networking and security services like:
This makes it easier for organizations to protect their networks without juggling multiple, separate tools. With hybrid work and cloud migration becoming the norm, traditional security models are no longer suitable to protect corporate networks.
That’s why a unified, scalable, cloud-native solution like SASE is key to meeting demands today for high connectivity, flexibility, and security.
Here are the five SASE trends of 2024.
Zero trust works on the principle that no user or device, whether inside or outside the network, should be automatically trusted. It requires constant authentication, authorization, and monitoring for every user, device, and application based on strict security policies before granting access to resources.
Integrating zero trust with SASE allows organizations to provide robust access controls, regardless of where users are located. This strengthens security by restricting access based on context, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access and insider threats—protecting sensitive data right across the network.
Case Study:
NQM Funding adopted Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to grant secure, role-based access to its remote workers.
The company improved its security posture and set up a simple, secure onboarding process for new employees by implementing posture checks and enforcing least-privilege access.
AI has revolutionized threat detection and response by enabling organizations to identify and address threats more quickly and accurately. When integrated with SASE, AI provides automated, intelligent threat responses that maintain security without disrupting performance.
With AI-powered SASE, organizations enjoy proactive threat detection, automated responses, and minimal latency. This reduces the workload on IT teams, accelerates response times, and ensures uninterrupted service.
Aqua Security used AI-powered SASE to simplify its network access and boost security.
By integrating with Azure Active Directory (AD), they made user authentication easier, cut down on administrative tasks, and reinforced their security. This setup provided employees with smooth, secure access while improving overall operational efficiency.
Many organizations are looking to simplify their security infrastructure, which is driving the popularity of single-vendor SASE solutions. According to a recent Gartner survey, 75% of businesses are pursuing vendor consolidation.
By adopting unified SASE solutions, organizations streamline management and enhance security cohesion.
A single-vendor SASE solution provides a centralized platform for managing both network and security operations. This reduces integration issues, simplifies policy enforcement, and lowers costs by reducing redundancies, ensuring smooth, reliable security and network performance across all environments.
Zivver chose a single-vendor SASE solution to simplify its network security setup. This move streamlined management, boosted security, and cut down on operational costs. By combining network and security functions into one platform, Zivver made its operations more efficient and less complex.
With the expansion of IoT and the increase in data processing at the edge, security must extend to these devices and locations to maintain speed and safety. Integrating SASE with edge computing enables secure, low-latency access for real-time applications.
Edge-compatible SASE solutions ensure consistent security across branches, devices, and edge networks, providing a seamless experience without compromising performance.
Datagen used SASE at the network edge to securely connect its global workforce, focusing on remote teams in India. By implementing SASE solutions with edge gateways, Datagen boosted connection speeds, lowered latency, and strengthened security for its remote teams.
Most organizations now rely on multi-cloud or hybrid networks, creating a need for secure, seamless connectivity across diverse infrastructures.
By standardizing security policies, regardless of cloud provider, SASE streamlines the complexities of multi-cloud security management and provides a centralized platform for better control and compliance.
A leading healthcare technology company used SASE to secure access to its multi-cloud environment, including Amazon Web Services (AWS). The solution simplified user authentication, reduced manual effort, and strengthened their security posture.
With SASE, the company also achieved HITRUST compliance and streamlined its network access management.
In 2024, staying ahead of security threats requires more than just traditional network solutions.
SASE is rapidly becoming essential for businesses looking to enhance security and improve network performance. Industries like financial services, healthcare, and technology are leading the charge in adopting SASE due to their reliance on digital technologies and sensitive data.
But, sectors such as manufacturing and retail are starting to catch up.
Factors like industry maturity, regulatory requirements, and IT complexity can influence how quickly these sectors adopt SASE. Still, SASE is becoming a must-have for businesses across all industries. Companies must act now to protect their digital assets from rising cyber threats and ensure their network performance can keep up with increasing user and operational demands.
Maintaining a secure network calls for a strong, adaptable solution that keeps pace with evolving threats. Check Point’s SASE offers fast, secure access to both on-premises and cloud resources, protecting your network with a:
Check Point’s SASE offers a unified, flexible platform that brings together advanced security technologies to safeguard remote workers and critical resources from sophisticated threats.
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