The Future Is Here :
Why The Time To Replace Legacy VPNs For SMBs Is NOW
There ’ s no denying it . VPNs ( virtual private networks ) are outdated dinosaurs that create security gaps , can significantly slow bandwidth , and deliver negative user experiences .
Compounding the issue , the hybrid and work-from-anywhere culture has become the new norm . The expanded demand for VPNs is causing them to collapse under the pressure , triggering tremendous frustration for the companies using them . Users are experiencing an increase in dropped connections , strong lag , and complex security . Adding to the issue , reliance on cloud-based applications and services has never been greater .
Ripe for disruption , it ’ s no wonder that the antiquated VPN , created more than two decades ago to protect remote workers , is being replaced by a new security player . Secure Access Service Edge , also known as SASE ( rhymes with classy ), has emerged as the next generation . Just as ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft disrupted the taxi industry when people became increasingly frustrated with dirty , stinky cabs and an insufficient supply of rides , SASE is transforming secure remote access for the modern workforce .
SASE combines network connectivity with robust cybersecurity without the lag , unreliability , and frustration of using a VPN . Innovative MSPs who are thought leaders in the IT industry and interested in providing superior service are now offering SASE not just to enterprise clients but also to their SMB clients .
What Is SASE ?
SASE is the cutting-edge evolution of secure networking . It delivers a combination of wide area network ( WAN ) services , including SD-WAN , WAN optimization , QoS , SaaS acceleration , content delivery , and the like , along with secure service edge technologies , such as next-generation firewall ( NGFW ), secure web gateway ( SWG ), cloud access security broker ( CASB ) capabilities , and more .
Why SASE , Why Now ?
As an MSP , you have the opportunity to improve the user experience while providing zero-trust access to your clients . SASE can help you combat tool sprawl while securing remote workers from outside threats . Plus , MSPs who choose to offer SASE will be part of shaping the transformation taking place right now , while those that fail to modernize risk being left behind .
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