Secure Service Edge Hybrid Work Environments
As employees use hybrid work environments to access applications and information, organizations must secure remote workers. Secure service edges can help with this.
SSE is a cloud-native architecture that delivers security and networking services together in a single platform. This allows continuous security coverage for cloud, SaaS or private applications through a single policy framework.
Access Control A comprehensive solution for secure service edges (SSEs) is necessary as employees and partners are increasingly using the internet and mobile devices to access data, content, applications and other resources. SSE secures end users against malicious attacks, allows them to securely access cloud, private and web applications, and provides monitoring of their digital experiences.
SSE is a platform that integrates network and security functions. It includes SD-WAN, firewalls as a service (FaaS), secure web gateways, cloud access security brokers (CASB), zero trust network accesses (ZTNA), etc. It delivers centralized traffic visibility and offers consistent application security enforcement across all locations and users.
SSE uses a zero trust system for access control. It is based solely on user identities and does not place users in the corporate network. This provides fast and reliable WAN connection without the requirement for a VPN. In addition, a robust defense-in-depth strategy for detecting and preventing malware and other threats is an important part of SSE.
Threat Protection SSE offers threat protection for internet sessions, ensuring that users connect securely to critical business applications no matter where they are located. This enables hybrid work for employees, secures cloud and private data connectivity, accelerates cloud migrations and simplifies integration during M&As.
A single cloud platform delivers security services that follow app-to-app connectivity, regardless of device or location. This reduces risks by eliminating gaps between products and removing the need for manual updating of traditional legacy appliances.
Zero trust access. SSE systems are designed to allow the least-privileged user access. This is based on an zero trust policy that includes device, application, and content. This protects against lateral movement while preventing applications from being found, reducing attack surfaces.
Enforcing policy control: SSE combines unified threat prevention capabilities with CASB and ZTNA technologies to enforce corporate policies on all end users, regardless of where they are in the network or what devices they are using. This can reduce the risk of malware, ransomware, and other threats if employees are using cloud applications or sensitive data that is not compliant with company policies.
Data Security Protecting information is essential for organizations that allow remote and mobile workers to access data and applications via the internet. Secure service edge delivers protection by integrating web gateway, cloud access security broker and zero trust access (ZTNA).
SSE offers cloud-based data loss protection capabilities that allow sensitive data to easily be found, classified and secured. This can support compliance policies such as Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and GDPR.
SSE must have advanced threat protection capabilities. Examples include cloud firewalls, CASB inspections in SaaS-based apps, and adaptive accessibility control. Adaptive access control is a key element of SSE that identifies device posture and adjusts access as it changes.
Monitoring When working with a secure service edge, it's important to monitor internet sessions. This will allow you to monitor how your network is working and which applications are being used.
Monitoring will help you identify problems before they occur and safeguard your business. This can also help you improve your user experience and reduce costs.
SSE platforms with the ability to inspect data and web traffic on a worldwide scale are vital. You should choose a vendor who has solid service-level agreements and is experienced in evaluating the traffic of major multinationals.
One of the most common uses for a Security Service Edge is to enforce control policies on mobile, cloud and internet access. This can include enforcing corporate internet and access control policies for compliance or mitigating risk through content blocking and malware isolation.