Exploring the Concept of Secure Access Service Edge

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding secure access service edge. Some even suggest it is supplanting traditional network and security frameworks.

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding secure access service edge. Some even suggest it is supplanting traditional network and security frameworks. Drew Robb, contributing to TechRepublic Premium, provides insights on its definition, its position in the security and networking domain, its potential to replace SD-WAN, advantages, challenges, and implementation strategies.

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SASE ADOPTION STATISTICS

According to Dell’Oro Group’s analysis, the SASE market is thriving, witnessing a revenue surge of over 20% for 17 consecutive quarters. The global SASE market, encompassing SD-WAN and SSE technologies, is valued at approximately $10 billion per year.

There is a belief that SASE will rapidly overtake the entire SD-WAN sector. Indeed, SASE merges the cloud-driven security services of SSE with the networking functionalities of SD-WAN. Apart from enhancing conventional SD-WAN capabilities, SASE introduces centrally managed, web-based networks with embedded networking and security features that seamlessly integrate with all SSE components. In the long run, SASE will dominate SD-WAN. However, Dell’Oro forecasts that SD-WANs will still amass $6 billion in sales by 2027. Meanwhile, SASE revenue is anticipated to nearly double by that period.

Consequently, SD-WAN is poised for a gradual decline. Nonetheless, the reports of its obsolescence are greatly exaggerated. Niche SD-WAN solutions are expected to sustain decent sales figures for the foreseeable future. Subsequently, SASE suites will assume a majority of the SD-WAN responsibilities. These functions remain crucial for expanding connectivity beyond a company’s internal network to ensure secure network access for remote users. SD-WANs, for instance, can optimize connectivity to cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.

Moreover, the realm of SD-WAN innovation continues to evolve. The latest enhancements include functionalities like adaptive path selection, autonomous wide-area networking capacities, and improved application and user experience consistency. They can also facilitate high-bandwidth applications such as voice and video.

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