SASE: Accelerating Security’s Shift to the Cloud
As noted earlier, Gartner defines SASE as joining network and cloud security and delivering them as a service. It pairs the network performance benefits of SD-WAN with a simpler way to deliver security services on-demand, wherever they are needed. Security services then become just like any other cloud service.
VMware is building a global fabric of points of presence (PoPs). These PoPs serve as an on-ramp to SaaS apps and other cloud services. When users, devices or apps connect in a branch or via remote access, each PoP can apply the full suite of enterprise security functions.
VMware SASE, for example, combines industry-leading SD-WAN capabilities with cloud-delivered security functions, including cloud web security, zero trust network access, firewalling, as well as edge network intelligence. These capabilities are delivered as-a-service from a global network of more than 150 PoPs distributed globally.
The VMware SASE platform delivers these cloud-based security functions on-demand. Customers can apply the full suite of security protections anywhere, without having to maintain hundreds of point products distributed around the globe.
Going Beyond Security
SASE is the future of networking and security. And while the focus has been on the “secure access” component of SASE, the “service edge” component is now critical. Security services are just one of many capabilities that can be delivered to the edge from a SASE platform. The true potential of SASE lies in creating a service edge platform that’s extensible and enables delivery of capabilities such as edge computing on-demand using a subscription-based model.
While the SASE space is white-hot, the journey is just beginning. With an eye on the horizon, there are limitless possibilities for the variety of services that can be delivered over the VMware SASE platform, ultimately unlocking new potential for VMware customers and partners.
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VMware SASE Platform is the secure access service edge solution that combines cloud networking and cloud security, including VMware SD-WAN, VMware Secure Access, VMware Cloud Web Security and cloud firewall (firewall-as-a-service).
The platform gives partners an extensible service edge platform to help their customers:
- Ensure mission-critical application performance and meet the technology requirements of their remote workforces.
- Reduce demands on IT staff to deploy and maintain separate WAN and security solutions.
- Save on operational costs while migrating to SASE at a pace aligned to their business needs.
Learn more about VMware SASE by visiting sase.vmware.com.
Sanjay Uppal is the SVP and General Manager of the Service Provider & Edge Business Unit (SEBU) at VMware. SEBU is focused on modernizing the network and accelerating the monetization of services for Service Providers, while driving value for both Service Providers and Enterprise Customers through Networking, Security and Compute services at the Edge.
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