Rapid technological evolution and the increased use of connected devices have brought new challenges for network security.
At the same time, the accelerated advance of technology and the global pandemic have driven a significant transformation in the workplace, leading to the adoption of hybrid working models. And this paradigm presents both opportunities and challenges for companies.
Traditionally, companies relied on VPN´s (Virtual Private Networks) to protect remote working. However, this is no longer a sufficient method of protection, as the lack of verification and unrestricted access can be exploited by a hacker to steal confidential data.
Aruba’s SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solves all these challenges, combining SD-WAN and SSE in a solution that allows companies to simplify, be operationally efficient and save costs. What’s more, a unified approach allows for greater agility and a faster implementation process.
According to Gartner, “by 2025, 50 percent of new SD-WAN network purchases will be single-vendor SASE offerings, compared to 10 percent in 2022″. And our partner Aruba offers several benefits in this regard, such as enhanced security, improved connectivity and network efficiency.
In fact, the acquisition of AXIS SECURITY by HPE Aruba was aimed at incorporating Axis’ SSE (Security Service Edge) platform into HPE Aruba’s Edge-to-Cloud network security capabilities, to offer integrated network and security solutions as a service. The convergence of Aruba and Axis Security solutions will transform Edge-to-Cloud connectivity with a comprehensive SASE solution that provides companies with the highest levels of security for IoT devices and access for all users in geographically distributed locations.
But what advantages does this new approach have?
Unified Security Posture
By applying universal security policies and centralized access controls across all traffic and locations to enforce Zero Trust access, reduces the attack surface and improves threat detection and response.
Reduces the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
It simplifies operations and allows for a lower TCO by working with a single supplier. As a result, the need for extensive integration and maintenance efforts, as is the case in multi-vendor environments, is reduced.
User Experience Optimised
It guarantees a secure, high-performance, low-latency connection to applications and resources, dynamically selecting the fastest connectivity path to offer the best user experience.
Zero Trust, powered by AI
It provides a comprehensive approach to Zero Trust, enabling insights and predictive analyses to anticipate future threats and solve problems proactively.
Gartner Magic Quadrant 2023
HPE Aruba has been named a 6x leader in SD-WAN in the Gartner Magic Quadrant. The transition to a unified SASE model is essential in today’s organizational landscape.
Edge-to-Cloud secure network infrastructure with SD-WAN focuses on implementing security strategies that span the entire network. Rather than focusing solely on centralized security, this approach considers all data entry and exit points, providing more holistic and comprehensive protection.
HPE Aruba Networking SSE will validate the user’s identity and, based on the security policy, securely connect applications without granting access to the corporate network, according to each user’s profile, which only allows access to their applications. In other words, users only have access to the applications they need to carry out their work, which is fundamental to a successful Zero Trust implementation.
HPE Aruba Networking has been a leader in adopting and promoting this concept, recognizing its importance for data protection and network infrastructure integrity.
Contact us today and keep your organization safe and prepared against cyberattacks.