What is SASE in Cyber-security?

Introduction

SASE stands for secure access service edge. It is a growing aspect of cyber-security which is expected to be in great demand in the coming years. It functions as a framework in the cloud edge to deliver protection and performance ease to organizational services. It is a proactive kind of technology-based in the cloud as it aids users quick access to an organization’s network and as well helps in the protection of the data services employed by an organization’s network.

Purpose

Considering the current world we live in, the increase in Remote based workers and organizational staff. Also the increase in the use of Software as a service application (S.a.a.S), high rate of data movement, and the recurrent need for users to access organizational networks and resources. The SASE technology is comprised of simplicity as it consolidates every user service need with the organizational resources. It also comprises security features as it helps in access control of a digital organization’s network. It controls, protects the user’s and organization’s data, anytime and anywhere. It is scalable as well, by adapting to changing technologies.

Architecture

The architecture of the SASE technology is able to identify every user on the organization’s network; it identifies the devices used on the network. It applies security based-policies to the organization’s network. These policies guide access to the network, data resources of the organization. The access control aspect of this technology helps to protect users and grant them controlled access from any location.

Benefits

1. The SASE technology is cloud-based and this makes it so flexible for the provision of several security services like web filtering and DNS security.

2. The SASE technology can help an organization reduce its data security cost as it provides security service as well as a performance ease service at a low cost.

3. Simulated performance can be guaranteed, with easy access to the organization’s networks as well as reduced complexity on the security of the organization. The SASE technology operates as a framework with an aim to meet the security needs and performance demands of an organization’s network service.

4. SASE technology brings continuous relevance to any organization in which it is implemented. Its scalable nature makes it possible for it to adapt to the evolving nature of the technology used in its services.