Choosing SASE Architecture: Convergence Or Integration
Gestalt IT, January 31st, 2023
Secure Access Service Edge, better known as SASE brings together networking and security capabilities to better support the technology and business requirements of companies grappling with digital transformation. SASE isn't a product per se, but an assembly of existing products like SD-WAN, remote access solutions, and security services.
The real value of SASE lies in what it delivers to an organization. SASE provides a more flexible way to secure access to both cloud and on-prem applications, and enables fine-grained security policies that can incorporate user IDs, device state, and device location.
The Two Halves of SASE
According to Gartner, the two main components of a SASE architecture are SD-WAN and a Secure Service Edge (SSE).
SD-WAN provides core networking capabilities, dynamic path selection, and the ability to enforce business and security policies based on applications rather than ports or protocols.