Redefining security in mobile networks with clientless SASE
As organizations adapt their IT ecosystems to incorporate IoT devices and expand remote working opportunities allowing employees to use personal mobile devices, enterprise mobility has become indispensable in modern business operations. Nonetheless, this shift presents numerous security challenges and lifecycle management considerations, especially given that mobile devices connecting to networks frequently lack compatibility with traditional security solutions such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) or endpoint tools.
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are at the forefront of this challenge. These service providers are tasked with the dual responsibility of ensuring optimal connectivity while safeguarding data privacy and user experience. As the market for basic connectivity services becomes increasingly commoditized, these operators are compelled to explore new avenues for revenue through value-added services. Among these, security services stand out as a promising opportunity.
Tips for developing a better SASE strategy
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture has become a cornerstone for IT and security teams in recent years. SASE became important when demand for cloud-based operations soared, and organizations needed a better way to ensure consistent, fast, and secure access to resources on any device at any location. Today, SASE architecture continues to grow and by 2024, at least 40 percent of enterprises will have strategies in place to adopt SASE. But managing architecture that combines secure access and SD-WAN capabilities with cloud-native security functions, like web gateways, cloud access security brokers, firewalls, and zero-trust network access, is no small feat.
Understandably, SASE deployments can be complex and make end-to-end visibility challenging for IT. In this article, I’d like to explore some of the key criteria to consider when implementing SASE (outside of the obvious cyber security requirements). But first, I’d like to review a few foundational elements including integration, visibility, and remote access.
How does SASE simplify and strengthen cloud security?
A new data breach is revealed to the public every day. Some of the most recent ones that included large businesses are Mailchimp, LastPass, and T-Mobile. One of the many reasons we increasingly read about such incidents is because it’s getting more and more challenging to protect the assets of a business. The truth is cyber criminals are getting savvier by the day, and their attack methods, such as malware, more sophisticated.
Organizations face a multitude of hacking threats that target their increasingly complex infrastructures. To fight it, businesses deploy Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to both improve and simplify their cybersecurity. How does SASE aid modern companies to protect data and people from malicious hacking? Here, we discuss the key capabilities of the tool and how it can aid in the prevention of high-profile breaches such as Mailchimp, LastPass, and T-Mobile.