SSE vs SASE: What’s the Difference?

In 2019, Gartner introduced the innovative category of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). This revolutionary fusion combines network performance and security into a single cloud-based service with two component pillars: networking and security. The first leverages SD-WAN, WAN optimization, plus quality of service to ensure connectivity that is both resilient and optimized for access. Meanwhile, SASE's second pillar handles securing traffic alongside application accessibility by uniquely integrating SWG, CASB, ZTNA as well as FWaaS for enforcing corporate safety policies across all users locations.

What is SSE?

Two years after introducing SASE, Gartner introduced a new category called Security Service Edge (SSE). SSE describes a limited scope of network security convergence, which combines SWG, CASB/DLP and ZTNA into one, cloud-native service. SSE provides secure access to internet, SaaS and specific internal applications, without directly addressing secure access to WAN resources. These remain part of a separate technology stack including technologies such as SD-WAN, Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), and global network backbones.  

SASE vs SSE: What’s the Difference?

SSE is an integral part of the comprehensive approach to secure and optimized access offered by SASE. While providing users with a seamless experience, this top-notch security solution also safeguards against malicious threats, attacks, and data loss.

SASE or SSE: Which Will You Choose?

Enterprises are poised at a decisive moment in IT decision-making - how to approach the "converged future" of their infrastructure. For some, that means implementing full SASE convergence for immediate transformation; whereas others will pursue it over multiple phases, beginning with security and SD-WAN integration down the line. A single-vendor SASE platform is an advantageous choice as it clears a path forward towards optimization, streamlined operations and reduced costs while offering maximum flexibility moving ahead.

Cato SSE 360: Total Visibility, Optimization, and Control with a Seamless Path to SASE convergence  

Cato provides two cutting-edge solutions for maximum flexibility in transforming your networking and security architecture. With extended capabilities beyond Gartner's limited definition of SSE, Cato SSE 360 offers total visibility into all traffic, users, devices and apps from any location. This secure solution optimizes access to the internet & public cloud applications as well as WAN resources & datacenters - reducing attack surfaces while eliminating redundant point products like firewalls or global backbones. In addition, an easy migration path towards full convergence with Catalyst allows customers a smooth transition on their journey from ordinary network architectures to powerful hybrid clouds securely connected via one dynamic platform built by Cato Networks' Solutions experts: The SASE Cloud Platform powered by Catalo Security Services (Cato SSEC).

Cato SASE Cloud seamlessly interlinks all of your business's resources, from the main office to branch outposts and mobile teams. It boasts a private network capacity with 70+ Points-of Presence (PoPs), serving multiple Tier 1 providers for an SLA guaranteed connection. This global setup bolsters performance through route optimization and WAN acceleration; self-healing infrastructure maintains uptime; complemented by full encryption security measures.

Why Horizon Telecom

As a corporate and globally operating organization, you need a reliable and comprehensive solution to protect your network and data from malicious threats while ensuring optimized access to all your resources. This is where Horizon Telecom comes in as your premium MSP partner for the implementation of the solutions. Our team of experts will work with you to design and deploy a fully integrated and flexible platform that meets your specific needs. You will get total visibility, optimization, and control of all your traffic, users, devices, and apps from any location.

Choose Horizon Telecom as your trusted MSP partner and take the first step towards a secure and optimized future for your organization.

Contact us today or sign up for a demo to experience firsthand how Horizon Telecom can help you stay competitive in today's ever-evolving marketplace. With Horizon Telecom as your partner, you'll have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your network is secure and optimized for success.

As an IT Director of a corporate organization operating worldwide, you are well aware of the challenges that come with securing cloud computing. Traditional solutions often fall short, leaving IT teams with a multitude of point solutions to invest in, adding complexity and cost. This is where Cato SASE Cloud comes in, offering a holistic network fabric that simplifies WAN management and eradicates the complexity associated with multiple point solutions. With the world's first SASE platform, enterprises gain unprecedented visibility, data safety mechanisms, and additional threat safeguards, all while maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs. As a premium MSP partner, Horizon Telecom has the expertise and experience to implement comprehensive and advanced security services using the world's first SASE platform. Let us help you secure your enterprise's cloud computing for a brighter tomorrow. Choose Horizon Telecom as your partner, and you'll have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your network is secure and optimized for success. Contact us today or sign up for a demo to experience firsthand how we can help you stay competitive in today's ever-evolving marketplace.