SASE secure access service edge

SASE: secure access service edge technology

As networks become more distributed and workforces become more remote, many organizations are turning to secure access service edge (SASE) solutions to improve security and provide secure remote access. SASE technology combines software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) with proven security technologies delivered as cloud-based services to support the dynamic needs of today’s hybrid workforces. By enabling secure, anywhere, anytime access from any device, a SASE network supports the needs of distributed users, data and applications in a modern organization.

Spectrum Enterprise Cloud Security provides a powerful solution for IT teams adopting a framework for SASE. Secure access service edge from Spectrum Enterprise is packaged as a managed services offering that provides IT teams with all the help they need to implement, manage and maintain SASE architecture while improving security, enhancing cloud application performance and ensuring secure access for remote workers.

Components of secure access service edge solutions

While there is no single definition of the technology that constitutes SASE, secure access service edge solutions tend to include 5 core SASE components.

• Software defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) enables organizations to use any combination of transport services – including broadband, MPLS and LTE – to securely connect users to applications. The SD-WAN model uses application-aware routing to provide the appropriate quality of service and security policy enforcement for cloud-based resources while lowering costs and simplifying network management.
• A Secure Web Gateway (SWG) mitigates cyber threats and breaches by enforcing security policies, blocking unauthorized behavior and filtering unwanted content from web traffic.
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) technology requires users, devices and applications to continually authenticate before access to network resources is granted.
• Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) offerings provide intrusion prevention, URL filtering and policy management across all network traffic.
• A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) delivers a variety of security capabilities including data loss prevention, threat prevention, malware detection, data encryption, credential mapping, device profiling and more.

Managing these essential yet disparate technologies can be a time-consuming and complex endeavor for IT teams that are already stretched thin. That’s why Spectrum Enterprise offers a managed services solution that enables teams to stay focused on strategic priorities while allowing Spectrum Enterprise experts to manage secure access service edge technology.

SASE technology from Spectrum Enterprise

Spectrum Enterprise Cloud Security converges network and security functions on a cloud-based SASE platform to protect users, devices and applications with identity-centric security technologies. Powered by Cisco, Cloud Security comprises all the core elements of a network designed for secure access service edge. SASE components include SWG, CASB, FWaaS and ZTNA technologies, along with multifactor authentication (MFA) options, DNS layer security, secure malware analytics and inline data loss prevention technology.

For IT teams, Cloud Security provides all the tools needed to effectively deploy and manage solutions for SASE. Secure access service edge technology from Spectrum Enterprise enables IT teams to:

• Streamline management. Offering a single vendor and a single portal, Spectrum Enterprise significantly simplifies SASE. Secure access service edge security and SD-WAN technologies are available as managed services to simplify design, installation, billing, support, maintenance and other activities. Quick-start options and templates for policies and profiles enable faster deployment.
• Reduce TCO. Managed service options, dynamic pricing options, flexible deployment options and predictable operational costs all help to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) while giving IT teams as much control as they want.
• Improve visibility. Cloud Security delivers full control of and visibility into cloud data, usage and access. IT teams can configure, manage and monitor users, services and devices across the network with enhanced visibility to endpoint devices and device activity.
• Enjoy exceptional support. 1200+ MEF certified professionals and dedicated Client Service Managers ensure the success of Cloud Security deployments. Support services are available 24/7/365 and are backed by local resources and technicians.

Benefits of secure access service edge architecture

As a managed services offering, Cloud Security enables IT teams to focus on strategic priorities while allowing Spectrum Enterprise experts to focus on SASE. Secure access service edge solutions from Spectrum Enterprise also enable organizations to:

• Support the remote workforce with secure access to network resources. With Cloud Security, organizations can establish secure access policies by user and device, regardless of location, ensuring that remote workers have access to the resources they need.
• Enhance performance of cloud-based SaaS applications. By eliminating the need to backhaul traffic to a central data center to apply security policies, Cloud Security reduces latency in network performance, improving user experience when working with cloud-based software.
• Protect the organization from a wide array of security threats. Cloud Security provides IT teams with detailed insight into malicious domains, IPs and URLs, along with real-time context on threats like trojans, botnets, phishing and malware. MFA capabilities enforce strong authentication factors to prevent data breaches and lateral movement.
• Alleviate administrative overhead for resource-constrained IT teams. Spectrum Enterprise Cloud Security simplifies the tasks involved in deploying and managing SASE. Secure access service edge technologies managed through a single cloud-based portal reduce complexity for IT teams.

Why Spectrum Enterprise?

Businesses rely on Spectrum Enterprise to deliver solutions and services that support the work-from-anywhere workforce. We provide:

• Custom offerings. Our solutions are built around the needs of the business. From collaboration and communication requirements to managed networks and services, our trained technical experts and IT professionals provide 24/7/365 support every step of the way.
• Secure access. We provide the infrastructure to ensure users can easily and securely access the applications and data they need through VPN.
• Enhanced productivity. Our solutions are designed with enterprise-grade service-level agreements to maximize availability and minimize service interruptions.

FAQs

What is SASE, or secure access service edge?

Secure access service edge (SASE) is a framework for networking and network security that is designed to support the needs for secure access in today’s hybrid organizations. SASE networks combine software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) with identity-centric security capabilities that can be utilized at the edge, rather than needing to backhaul traffic to a central data center for inspection and application of security policies. While there is no single definition of SASE, secure access service edge networks are typically designed with four core components: Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

What are the benefits of SASE?

SASE benefits include streamlined management of networking and network security, improved cloud application performance due to lower network latency, secure access for remote workers and enhanced protection from a wide array of cybersecurity threats.s.