The Future of Cloud Security.
- Dennis Ngoi
- May 11, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 28, 2024
Securing the Future with Cloud Security: Introducing SASE
Cloud computing is rapidly transforming how businesses operate, driven by the rise of remote work, cost efficiency, and faster user support. However, traditional security models designed for physical servers fall short in the cloud era. Enter Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) — a groundbreaking approach introduced by Gartner in 2019 to revolutionize cloud security.
What is SASE?
SASE combines network security functions with wide-area networking capabilities to meet the dynamic access needs of modern organizations. By integrating multiple security technologies, SASE provides comprehensive visibility and protection for data and applications, regardless of location.
Key Benefits of SASE
Simplicity: SASE unifies network traffic and security into a single, cloud-delivered model, simplifying management and boosting efficiency.
Enhanced Security: Provides robust control and protection for users, data, and services, no matter where they operate.
Scalability: SASE supports organizational growth effortlessly, adapting to new demands without compromising security.
Core Pillars of SASE
SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network)SD-WAN optimizes wide-area networks by connecting branches and campuses to cloud applications directly, bypassing outdated data center routing.Benefits:
Simplified management
Improved performance
Reduced costs
Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)A cloud-based firewall solution that simplifies security and scales with your needs, replacing traditional hardware firewalls.Advantages:
Unified security policies
Easy deployment and maintenance
Flexibility and scalability
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)CASB acts as a security checkpoint between cloud users and providers, enforcing policies and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.Key Features:
Cloud Visibility: Monitors all cloud services, managed or unmanaged, providing insights and control.
Compliance: Ensures adherence to data protection laws and prevents regulatory breaches.
Data Security: Classifies data and sets policies to prevent loss using advanced technologies like document fingerprinting.
Threat Protection: Scans for and remediates threats in real-time, protecting against malware and unauthorized access.
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)SWG protects internal networks from malicious web traffic, blocking threats such as malware and data theft from the internet.Key Capabilities:
URL filtering
Malicious code detection
Application controls for cloud services
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)ZTNA operates on a “never trust, always verify” model, ensuring that every user, device, and data flow is authenticated before access is granted.Principles of ZTNA:
Zero Trust: No default trust; access is given on a need-to-know basis.
Least Privilege: Users and devices start with zero access, limiting exposure.
Dynamic Policies: Informed by real-time data, access policies evolve with the threat landscape.
Why Adopt SASE?
According to Gartner, by 2025, over 50% of organizations will have explicit strategies to adopt SASE due to its unmatched ability to secure cloud environments. Ariel Technology partners with leading global vendors to offer tailored SASE solutions that provide advanced cloud security, enabling businesses to operate confidently in a connected world.
Ready to elevate your cloud security? Contact Ariel Technology today for a demo or consultation on our SASE solutions, and let us guide you on your journey to comprehensive cloud protection.
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