You may or may not have heard about the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), but do you know the benefit of having a SASE platform in your organisation?
SASE has become a revolutionary framework in IT and cybersecurity, and one of our partners, Cato Networks, is one of the pioneers and industry-leading SASE platform providers. SASE integrates networking and security functions into a unified, cloud-native service while offering numerous advantages to organisations that are striving for agility, security and performance in a digitally driven world.
Here is why having a SASE platform is beneficial and can be transformative for your organisation:
- Enhanced Security Posture
- One of the benefits of SASE is that it offers robust security capabilities that way surpass traditional methods. This ensures that consistent security policies are across all endpoints. It also reduces the attack surface by integrating security services into a streamlined, single platform.
- Improved Network Performance and Reliability
- Cato’s SASE platform optimises network performance by leveraging cloud infrastructure, software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), and routing traffic through efficient paths. This ensures that there is reliable connectivity and seamless access to all critical applications.
- Simplified IT Management
- Having a SASE platform can help simply an organisation’s security and networking management by offering a unified interface, reducing administrative burdens, enhancing threat response as well as enabling consistent policy enforcement.
- Cost Efficiency
- Having multiple platforms or services can become a costly expense to any organisation, however having a SASE platform, you can consolidate these services, leading to cost savings. This is done by eliminating hardware expenses, reducing complexity and offering scalability based on demand which ensures optimal resource utilisation.
- Enhanced User Experience
- Part of what makes Cato’s SASE platform so successful is that it prioritises user experience. The platform provides secure, direct-to-internet access with integrated security measures. This offers fast and secure access to resources from any location, making the customer experience a breeze.
- Future-Proofing your Organisation
- Due to the ever-changing landscape of technology and cyber threats, SASE platforms are designed to adapt to these changes. This ensures that organisations can seamlessly integrate new capabilities as well as maintain a strong security posture, no matter which cyber threats evolve.
In conclusion, the transformative impact of a SASE platform like Cato lies in its ability to revolutionise security and networking approaches, enhancing security, simplifying management, reducing costs, and ensuring an exceptional user experience. Embracing a SASE platform is a strategic step towards driving agility, resilience, and long-term success amidst the ongoing digital transformation of the business landscape.
To find out more about how Cato Network’s SASE platform can help your organisation, feel free to get in touch with us and we would be happy to help and get you started on your new SASE platform journey.
