Welcome to the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Community!
The terms Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) are often conflated. While they may sound similar, they are actually different. SASE represents the broader framework that many IT leaders are looking to adopt. It's the notion of combining modern day network optimization services (i.e. SD-WAN, Content delivery, QoS) with modern day secure access services (i.e. ZTNA, SWG, CASB etc.). Put simply, SSE represents one half of the SASE framework.
Here is how Gartner defines Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) :
The secure access service edge (SASE) is an emerging offering combining comprehensive WAN capabilities with comprehensive network security functions (such as SWG, CASB, FWaaS, and ZTNA) to support the dynamic secure access needs of digital enterprises." *
*Gartner, "The Future of Network Security is in the Cloud," August 30, 2019
As companies transform their business, networks must transform to be able to deliver business value. SASE is a key component of that transformation!
The Airheads SASE Community is designed to foster collaboration between HPE Aruba, Partners and Customers.