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4 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO IMPLEMENT SASE

February 24, 2022 • Mike Frane • 3 min
Network Security SASE Technology
Summary
Is it time for your organization to migrate to SASE? Here are four undeniable
signs that you should start your SASE implementation now, and advice on how to
make the process as easy and seamless as possible.

The accelerated shift to a hybrid workplace, coupled with the fast-tracked
adoption of new technologies and processes, means it’s time for businesses to
rethink their networking security approach. But that’s proving to be easier said
than done—networking and security technologies are becoming increasingly
complex, just as the stakes for securely distributed experiences have never been
higher.

That’s why organizations are turning to modern-day solutions that can support a
unified experience for their hybrid workers, with secure access to applications
and resources that are on their corporate networks and in the cloud. A growing
number of businesses are adopting Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), a framework
of advanced network and security solutions, to achieve this.


MAKING MOVES

How do you know when it’s time to leave your legacy solutions behind and make
the switch to SASE? Here are four signs to look out for:

 * Lack of agility and flexibility. Your current network is no longer nimble
   enough to evolve with your organization’s future-proofing initiatives (e.g.,
   supporting new cloud workloads, addressing a remote workforce and
   accommodating for rapid expansion).
 * Increased security vulnerabilities. Your security solutions are fragmented
   between physical locations, cloud resources and mobile users, and it’s
   becoming a challenge to monitor and remediate cybersecurity incidents across
   all perimeters. You fear your organization will fall victim to the next
   cyberattack.
 * Poor performance. Your lagging business applications are starting to impact
   your employee’s productivity. It’s clear that your workers need more to stay
   efficient. They require secure, reliable, low-latency connectivity to cloud
   and data center applications.
 * Limited visibility. You can’t control what you can’t see. Limited visibility
   makes it hard to control and manage application performance and security.


SASE USE CASES

There are many reasons to deploy a SASE framework to support modern enterprise
environments, but here are the most common use cases that it’s best equipped to
help solve:

 * Rapid deployments. IT teams are no stranger to the challenge of connecting
   and securing new sites within very tight timeframes. Often these teams are
   understaffed and are being asked to build out a disjointed security stack on
   top of inconsistent network infrastructure. SASE enables IT to optimize and
   protect traffic from all users, sites and data centers with just Internet
   connectivity and an edge SD-WAN device.
 * Cloud adoption and migration. SASE can speed up application adoption and
   migration efforts by offering security services in a unified framework, all
   while managing applications from a single console.
 * Mergers and acquisitions. M&As are one of the most stressful situations for
   any IT team and result in multiple challenges that must be overcome. SASE
   helps seamlessly integrate an acquired company’s resources through
   centralized management and global cloud delivery. This enables IT teams to
   enforce enterprise-wide policies and deliver optimized access to these
   resources, regardless of the location.
 * Remote access for business continuity. IT must enable a secure and optimized
   work-from-anywhere (WFA) environment in order to ensure business continuity.
   Unfortunately, legacy WAN architectures and VPN servers weren’t designed to
   support constant connectivity to everyone and from everywhere. Fortunately,
   SASE can deliver scalable, high-performing and global remote access that
   eliminates these legacy solutions’ limitations.


WHERE TO START?

It’s one thing to recognize the signs that indicate the need to start planning a
SASE implementation. The bigger question is, how can you do it with the least
amount of complexity?

Embarking on the SASE journey must be carefully considered and executed. Because
SASE is a long-term project that requires in-depth planning and personalization,
your organization may need to decide on what to prioritize first, whether to
address gaps in your existing SD-WAN deployment or to deliver greater security
to your remote workforce.  

Consider the efficiency and cost reductions of replacing multiple vendors and
legacy products with a  single solution. Windstream Enterprise offers a holistic
platform that provides a high-performance network with integrated security that
will help your organization consolidate security elements in the cloud.

Key Takeaway
If your network can't support business needs and growth plans, it's a clear
indicator to start exploring SASE adoption. It's never too early to start the
conversation about how your organization can benefit from this framework and
what capabilities to prioritize.

VP of Product Management
Mike Frane
Mike is responsible for the company's overall SASE and SD-WAN strategy, as well
as the network and security service portfolios. Since joining WE in 2008, he's
overseen the launch of MPLS IPsec access elements, Secure WiFi & Analytics,
Unified Communications and more.

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