A deep dive into Fortinet’s Universal SASE
In the ever-evolving domain of cybersecurity, the race against emerging threats is relentless. As the corporate world moves towards remote workforces and cloud-driven applications, the demand for an all-encompassing, flexible security strategy has never been more important. This is where Fortinet enters the room with its Universal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution.
In March 2024, ITO hosted a joint Tech Social in partnership with Fortinet to learn more about the Universal SASE offering, and the impact it has on reshaping security infrastructure.
Who are Fortinet?
Established in the year 2000, Fortinet is a global cybersecurity company with headquarters in California. They develop and sell security solutions like firewalls, endpoint security and intrusion detection systems and empower businesses to defend their networks against cyber threats. Renowned for continuous innovation, Fortinet prides itself on delivering security measures that are integrated, automated, and adeptly adaptive.
What is Fortinet’s Universal SASE?
Fortinet's Universal SASE is as an all-inclusive security paradigm that fuses network and security functions into a singular, cohesive, cloud-native service. This includes a suite of security tools such as secure web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker (CASB), firewall as a service (FWaaS), zero trust network access (ZTNA), and secure web access (SWA). These are consolidated into one streamlined platform, designed to provide sophisticated security measures in a decentralised IT environment.
How does Universal SASE differ from traditional security solutions?
Traditional security mechanisms often resemble a patchwork of solutions cobbled together, leading to complexity and potential gaps in defense. In contrast, Universal SASE presents an integrated model, utilising cloud-native architecture to deliver uniform security to dispersed networks and remote users. This not only streamlines the enforcement of security policies but also bolsters performance and augments scalability.
What are the security benefits of Fortinet's Universal SASE?
With Fortinet’s Universal SASE, organisations gain myriad security enhancements, such as:
Robust protection, as it amalgamates various security services, and provides a comprehensive shield against diverse cyber threats.
It adopts the principles of zero trust, mandating strict verification of identities and device health before granting access, which drastically limits potential breaches.
It facilitates agile adjustments to the ever-changing cyber environment, ensuring consistent security through centralised policy governance.
Its cloud-native build allows Universal SASE to seamlessly scale with business, safeguarding enterprises as it expands without compromising on security or efficiency.
What is the implementation process for Universal SASE?
The rollout of Universal SASE usually follows these easy steps:
Begin with an evaluation of your current network and security needs.
Deploy Fortinet’s Universal SASE solution across your infrastructure.
Test the systems to ensure everything is running smoothly and adjust configurations for optimal security.
Train your team on utilising the Universal SASE to its full potential.
Keep up with regular monitoring and maintenance to stay ahead of threats.
Who can benefit from implementing Universal SASE?
Universal SASE is designed for any organisation that navigates the complexities of modern IT landscapes, particularly those with expansive networks, offsite employees, and cloud-reliant applications. From large enterprises to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), any entity seeking to strengthen security while reducing complexity will see huge benefits in using Universal SASE.
Where can I learn more about Fortinet's Universal SASE?
To explore the intricacies of Fortinet’s Universal SASE and understand how it can fortify your organization's digital defenses, visit Fortinet's [official website](https://www.fortinet.com/). There, you can find a wealth of resources, from in-depth whitepapers and informative case studies to enlightening webinars that provide deeper insights into Universal SASE’s role in combating the cyber challenges of today.