Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for Dummies

Most security teams today face the same challenge: how to protect the growing number of roaming users, devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications without increasing complexity or compromising performance for end users. In addition, how can security investments that have already been made continue to be leveraged? In addition, users in remote and branch offices need the same network performance and security as users in central locations.

IT must defend users against many threats regardless of where they work or what device they use, including malware infections, command-and-control callbacks, phishing attacks, denial-of-service attacks, unauthorized access and unauthorized use.

With so much complexity, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. But do not worry, we will help you.

SASE for dummies – Free E-Book

Cisco’s special edition of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for Dummies explores the changing network and security environment, the gaps in the existing security stack, and the steps you can take to protect your organization as the network evolves. We explain how these changes pave the way for a new category of solutions: Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) provides different security functions via the cloud.

The following content is covered in five short chapters:

• Key networking and security trends and the challenges they present, as well as the various networking and security options available to address these challenges
• Addressing Current Network Challenges with an SD-WAN Architecture
• A multi-functional, cloud-native security service to complement SD-WAN and address current security challenges

This e-book will introduce you to the latest trends in networking and security, explain the biggest challenges posed by these changes, and show you ways to position your organization for the future.