SASE
SASE
In today’s landscape of ubiquitous cloud services and a growing remote workforce, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) has become an essential tool for any modern business. Accel offers SASE as a Service, a flexible and scalable solution that unifies both networking and security services into a single, cloud-based platform. This eliminates the need for your organization to own and manage multiple products, reducing complexity and cost while providing an optimal secure network environment.
Primary Features of SASE for Enhanced Network Management
| Feature | Description |
| Centralized Control & Visibility | SASE unifies network and security management into a single interface, offering edge-to-edge visibility for simplified administration. |
| Dynamic Traffic Management | SASE intelligently routes and reroutes traffic for optimal performance, prioritizing critical applications over less important ones. |
| Enhanced Edge Security | SASE leverages robust security features like ZTNA to provide a secure foundation at the network’s edge. |
| Cloud-Native Scalability | SASE enables easy scaling of your network infrastructure up or down to meet evolving business needs. |
| Seamless Access | By pushing security to the edge, SASE delivers faster and more secure connections for remote and hybrid workforces. |
| Identity-Based Access | ZTNA within SASE ensures “no trust” until user identity is verified, granting granular access based on individual security policies. |
| Rapid Scalability | SASE offers on-demand provisioning and easy management of user connections, enabling rapid scaling for a growing workforce. |
SASE Benefits at a Glance
SASE Implementation Strategy
This document outlines Accel Cybersecurity’s approach to Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) implementation, focusing on data security and addressing key considerations.
Data Distribution Model:
- Holistic Data View: We recognise that data is likely stored across multiple locations. Our approach ensures a comprehensive view of all data for enhanced security.
Data Protection in Transit and at Rest:
- Consistent Policy & Procedures: We implement consistent policies and procedures governing data across the entire environment, encompassing both edge locations and data at rest. This includes access control, encryption, and data segmentation.
Centralized Visibility & Policy Control:
- Transparency & Visibility: We advocate for a transparent approach, documenting network users, data sharing activities, access controls, non-compliance handling policies, and accessed connections. This ensures visibility across the entire network, not just the edge.
Improvement Areas & Efficiency:
- Future-Proofing Projects: We conduct a cohesive review of existing projects to assess their ability to accommodate cloud-hosted services within a 2-4 year timeframe. This includes consideration of backup services (local or cloud-based) and how to handle sensitive services within the SASE framework.
Data Segmentation Across Data Centres & Public Clouds:
- Edge Security & Sensitive Data Protection: We address potential security incidents at the edge while also adopting a robust approach to safeguarding sensitive data residing within the data centre. Maintaining visibility throughout the entire environment, not just the edge, is crucial for comprehensive data protection.
Data Flow Path & Migration:
- Smooth Data Flow: We assess the current on-premises data flow within the organisation and implement necessary adjustments to ensure smooth data flow after SASE implementation. A comprehensive data migration plan is developed to maintain data integrity across all environments.
Challenges in Adopting SASE and How Accel Helps
Change Management
Planning & Assessment: We conduct thorough assessments of existing infrastructure to develop a migration roadmap that minimizes disruption.
Cloud Adoption Workshops:Educate your clients on the benefits of cloud and SASE, promoting a smooth transition.
Skill Management
SASE Expertise: Our team of SASE specialists possess the skills and experience to handle hybrid cloud environments and SASE implementation.
Training & Enablement: Offer SASE training programs to help your IT team upskill and manage SASE effectively.
Choosing the Right Vendors
Vendor Partnerships: We have strong partnerships with leading SASE vendors, ensuring access to reliable solutions that meet your client's specific needs.
Vendor Agnostic Approach: We maintain a vendor-agnostic approach, prioritizing solutions that best suit your client's environment.
Network & Security Team Alignment
Collaborative Workshops: Facilitate workshops to foster collaboration between network and security teams, ensuring a unified approach to SASE implementation. Shared SASE Management: Provide a collaborative SASE management platform for seamless teamwork.
Bandwidth Optimization
Network Assessment & Design: We assess and optimize your network infrastructure to handle SASE traffic efficiently and minimize latency.
Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance and proactively address bandwidth bottlenecks.
Integration Expertise
Proven Integration Methodology: Our proven methodology ensures seamless integration of various SASE components, minimizing compatibility issues.
Vendor Support: Leverage our strong vendor relationships to ensure compatibility and resolve integration challenges.
Data Privacy & Compliance
Compliance Assessment: Evaluate your client's compliance requirements and choose a SASE solution that meets all relevant regulations.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Implement robust DLP solutions to ensure data privacy throughout the hybrid work environment.
User Experience Optimization
Global PoP Coverage: Partner with SASE vendors offering extensive PoP coverage to deliver optimal user experience regardless of location.
Bandwidth Management: Proactively manage bandwidth allocation to prioritize business-critical applications and minimize user experience disruptions.
Benefits of SASE Implementation
Faster Time to Value and Scalability: Accel’s consulting services assess your SASE readiness, identify optimal solutions, and map out a rollout plan, accelerating implementation and future scaling.
Combined Security and Networking Expertise: Accel possesses expertise in both software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) and security, crucial for seamless SASE integration, leading to resilient and high-performing connectivity with robust protection.
Streamlined Solution Selection: With numerous SASE vendors, choosing the right mix of features, security, and performance can be overwhelming. Accel eliminates this burden by evaluating offerings, conducting interoperability testing, and ensuring technical compatibility, ultimately delivering the best-suited technology stack.
Expert Integration: Replacing your entire network and security infrastructure at once is unlikely. Accel seamlessly integrates your existing technology (potentially from various vendors) with the new SASE components, ensuring comprehensive security across your entire environment.