{"id":6280,"date":"2025-09-11T15:48:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T13:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infinigate.com\/be\/?post_type=technology&#038;p=6280"},"modified":"2025-09-13T18:28:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T16:28:54","slug":"sase-from-buzzword-to-business-value","status":"publish","type":"technology","link":"https:\/\/www.infinigate.com\/be\/technologies\/sase-from-buzzword-to-business-value\/","title":{"rendered":"SASE: From buzzword to business value"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-grey-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-border-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-sase-stand-for\">What does SASE stand for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SASE stands for <strong>Secure Access Services Edge<\/strong>. The term was coined by market research firm Gartner, which defines SASE as cloud-based and service-oriented. It brings together various technologies (including SD-WAN, NGFW, CASB, SWG, ZTNA) to respond to changing working conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cloud-based services and increasingly mobile users require different approaches to maintain a high level of security across the board.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.infinigate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/business-man-working-in-plublic-on-computer-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"business man working in plublic on computer\" class=\"wp-image-5669\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <section style=\"--content-grid--columns: 2;\" class=\"content-grid wp-block animate content-grid--2-columns alignfull\">\n        <div class=\"content-grid__inner\">\n            \n\n                                <h2 class=\"content-grid__heading has--heading-border\">What\u2019s Inside SASE?<\/h2>\n            \n\n            \n                                            <div class=\"content-grid__subheading\">\n                            <p>SASE bundles together these key technologies:<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                                    \n                    \n                                                                        <div class=\"content-grid__items\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-grid__item has-background has-blue-background-color\">\n                                            \n                                                \n                                        \n                                                                                        <h3 class=\"content-grid__item__heading\">SD-WAN<\/h3>\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\" content-grid__item__subheading\">\n                                            <p><strong>Software Defined \u2013 Wide Area Network:<\/strong>\u00a0Enables cost-effective, flexible connectivity over traditional networks.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        \n                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-grid__item has-background has-blue-background-color\">\n                                            \n                                                \n                                        \n                                                                                        <h3 class=\"content-grid__item__heading\">NGFW<\/h3>\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\" content-grid__item__subheading\">\n                                            <p><strong>Next Generation FireWall:<\/strong>\u00a0Offers deeper inspection and smarter protection than traditional firewalls.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        \n                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-grid__item has-background has-blue-background-color\">\n                                            \n                                                \n                                        \n                                                                                        <h3 class=\"content-grid__item__heading\">CASB<\/h3>\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\" content-grid__item__subheading\">\n                                            <p><strong>Cloud Access Security Broker:<\/strong>\u00a0Monitors cloud access and enforces security policies.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        \n                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-grid__item has-background has-blue-background-color\">\n                                            \n                                                \n                                        \n                                                                                        <h3 class=\"content-grid__item__heading\">SWG<\/h3>\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\" content-grid__item__subheading\">\n                                            <p><strong>Secure Web Gateway:<\/strong>\u00a0Filters Internet traffic and enforces web security policies.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        \n                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-grid__item has-background has-blue-background-color\">\n                                            \n                                                \n                                        \n                                                                                        <h3 class=\"content-grid__item__heading\">ZTNA<\/h3>\n                                        \n                                                                        <div class=\" content-grid__item__subheading\">\n                                            <p><strong>Zero Trust Network Access:<\/strong>\u00a0Enforces \u2018never trust, always verify\u2019 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It\u2019s a vital building block for<br>organizations that want to centralize cybersecurity, connectivity, and user experience in an increasingly complex and digital world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-blue-background-color has-background is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ff19e26b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-border-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-podcast\">Podcast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Infinigate NXT: Ep. 15 - Exposure Management: The new buzzword according to Bert De Houwer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UaCNiW7qJVA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something about this podcast&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Infinigate NXT: Ep. 15 - Exposure Management: The new buzzword according to Bert De Houwer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UaCNiW7qJVA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-grey-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-border-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-architecture-overview\">Architecture Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SASE lives in the cloud, scaling effortlessly via distributed Points of Presence (POPs) near your users to reduce latency and boost security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security is applied at the user level, not just the network level \u2014 a shift from network-centric to user-centric protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connection Types Supported:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SD-WAN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL VPN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-no-rounded-corners-no-drop-shadow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.infinigate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sase-architecture-diagram.svg\" alt=\"Why SASE is the future of SD-WAN &amp; security\" class=\"wp-image-5672\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-border-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"standard\">Standardisation <br>\u2013 What you need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SASE currently lacks a universal standard like IPSec. That means different vendors may implement slightly different architectures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The MEF Forum has proposed guidelines, but adoption is not mandatory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: Always compare vendor offerings to find the best fit.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-border-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-benefits-for-your-customers\">Key Benefits for Your Customers:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unified security across all access points and devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud-based agility with flexible deployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection that travels with the user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced detection and prevention before threats hit your core network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <section 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      \n                                        \n                                                                                        <h3 class=\"content-grid__item__heading\">Respond flexibly to evolving customer demands<\/h3>\n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-grid__item has-background has-gray-25-background-color\">\n                                            \n                                                \n                                        \n                                                                                        <h3 class=\"content-grid__item__heading\">Stop threats at the device level<\/h3>\n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                   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                                      <h3 class=\"content-grid__item__heading\">Get ahead of emerging challenges like QUIC protocol encryption<\/h3>\n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-grid__item has-background has-gray-25-background-color\">\n                                            \n                                                \n                                        \n                                                                                        <h3 class=\"content-grid__item__heading\">Secure internal and external traffic via scalable VPN integrations<\/h3>\n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                        <\/div>\n                                   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