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stored, how it is accessed, and who is using it—often precursors of data exfiltration, unauthorized sharing,
and insider threats.

3. MPLS and VPN Limitations: Traditional MPLS and VPN solutions were not designed for the cloud or
global remote access, leading to latency and performance bottlenecks. These architectures are costly
and complex to scale. They often result in poor end-user experience when accessing resources remotely
or on the cloud.

4. Remote Access Exploits: Sophisticated cyberattacks increasingly target cloud workloads and remote
endpoints because they lie outside traditional perimeter defenses. Modern attackers often compromise
identities from remote endpoints to appear as legitimate users for targeting cloud and on-premises
workloads.

The Solution

To resolve the network and security challenges posed by increasing cloud adoption, remote work, and
distributed organizations, Gartner proposed a modern, cloud-delivered architecture in 2019. This
architecture, called Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), converges networking and security services
into a unified framework.

SASE is an architecture comprising a broad spectrum of technologies, including Zero Trust Network
Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), Cloud Access Security
Brocker (CASB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN).
Everything is embodied into a single, cloud-native platform that provides advanced cyber protection and
seamless network performance for highly distributed applications and users.

Sangfor Access Secure: The Smarter, Simpler, And More Secure Way To Connect

SASE represents a shift from traditional perimeter-based architectures. However, the path to SASE is far
from straightforward; it requires a gradual, step-by-step approach. Each enterprise has its own starting
point, requiring careful planning, flexibility, and customization.

With Sangfor Access Secure—the flagship SASE offering from Sangfor Technologies—you gain an
experienced and reliable partner to help you navigate the complexities of SASE implementation at your
own pace.

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