You Don't Need a SASE Suite to Secure Remote Workers

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms, often marketed as comprehensive solutions for networking and security integration, may not be the most efficient option for companies with 100 to 1,000 employees. These firms typically already possess essential components like identity providers (IdPs) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems, leaving Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) as the main gap to fill. While full SASE suites provide extensive features like SD-WAN and secure web gateways, many of these functions are redundant for companies whose operations are primarily SaaS-based and remote. Instead, a targeted approach using standalone ZTNA solutions can effectively address access issues without the high costs and lengthy deployment times associated with SASE. By focusing on actual security needs rather than potential future complexities, companies can maintain agility and cost-effectiveness, reserving broader SASE deployments for when they truly scale up or face more complex regulatory demands.

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