SASE: Secure Access Service Edge in Cybersecurity
Pronounced like the adjective 'sassy'. Some say 'SAH-see'.
SASE stands for Secure Access Service Edge. Secure access service edge converges networking and security functions into a single cloud-delivered service. SASE combines SD-WAN, CASB, ZTNA, and firewall-as-a-service into one platform.
How SASE Is Used in Cybersecurity
Security architects adopt SASE to simplify branch office and remote worker connectivity. The platform routes traffic through cloud points of presence that apply security policies close to the user. This eliminates the need to backhaul traffic through a central data center.
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What does SASE stand for?
SASE stands for Secure Access Service Edge. Secure access service edge converges networking and security functions into a single cloud-delivered service. SASE combines SD-WAN, CASB, ZTNA, and firewall-as-a-service into one platform.
What is SASE used for in cybersecurity?
Security architects adopt SASE to simplify branch office and remote worker connectivity. The platform routes traffic through cloud points of presence that apply security policies close to the user. This eliminates the need to backhaul traffic through a central data center.
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