CYBERSECURITY FIELD GUIDE #3.0

Accelerate Your Digital Transformation Journey with SASE

Explore the transformative benefits of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), from bolstering security across distributed networks to optimizing performance seamlessly. This guide provides practical tips and strategies for operationalizing SASE within your organization and pitfalls to avoid, empowering you to navigate the complexities of modern network security with confidence.

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Topics and Summaries

Introduction to SASE

SASE has perhaps become an overused marketing term with each vendor promoting somewhat different definitions primarily designed to emphasize their particular strengths. This has led to significant market confusion as IT infrastructure teams attempt to make sense of the current landscape.

This guide can help by:

Breaking down the structure of SASE and what it entails
Learning from past network and security architectures
Showcasing the multiple benefits of SASE

SASE in the Wild

Ensure you are asking the right questions, evaluating your current security technology stack and avoiding pitfalls when it comes to SASE by using this guide as a catalyst for your digital transformation journey.

Implementing and Operationalizing SASE

SASE is a solution that will mature over time based on how you deploy required components to satisfy business needs and address business risks. This guide walks you through the entire journey – from planning to optimization to ensure you know the ins and outs of the SASE adoption process.

Take a Look Inside

Organizations’ digital transformation efforts have dramatically altered IT infrastructure in pursuit of increased business agility and efficacy, causing a tipping point where most applications and data now reside in the public cloud. Enter Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).

SASE unites many functions of existing networking and security point solutions into a cloud-delivered service, leveraging a single agent for remote users. Use this field guide to help kickstart your journey with SASE from planning to optimization.

July 16, 2024

Optiv’s comprehensive field guide dives deep into SASE, a transformative approach merging network security and edge computing. Discover how adopting SASE can revolutionize your organization’s security posture and operational efficiency. Our guide not only highlights the benefits of SASE – enhanced security, improved user experience and simplified network management – but also provides practical strategies for implementation and operationalization. Learn potential pitfalls to avoid, ensuring a successful deployment of SASE tailored to your specific needs and how to empower your team with the knowledge needed to leverage SASE effectively.

This guide can also help you:

Understand the key benefits of SASE for enhancing security and optimizing network performance
Gain practical tips and strategies for implementing SASE smoothly into your organization
Identify common drawbacks to avoid during the deployment and operationalization of SASE

Download the guide today and take the next step towards a secure, scalable and operational network infrastructure.

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