CATO Networks

MARCH 8, 2022

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a new enterprise architecture technology that converges all network and security needs, by design. By replacing all point solutions, SASE provides a unified, global and cloud-based network that supports all edges. This blog post is based on the e-book 8 SASE Drivers for Modern Enterprises .

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 30, 2021

When deciding to digitally transform your network to SASE, the large number of vendors out there might be confusing. To get the full SASE RFP template to help you navigate the vendor vetting process, click here. But first, lets understand what SASE is. What is SASE?

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CATO Networks

MARCH 14, 2021

Thats a tall order as organizations undertake the simultaneous processes of digital transformation and network evolution. For most organizations, the cloud is a critical piece of their transformation. Direct Internet access (DIA) is enabled as well. This has necessitated a rethink of the WAN architecture.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 5, 2020

Gartner believes (and we agree) that the future of networking lies with SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) the convergence ofnetworking and security into one cloud service. Many organizations ended up integrating both into their networking environments in an active (MPLS), and passive backup (Internet). There is, and its called SASE.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 23, 2022

This article provides IT and security professionals with actionable ideas for selecting a robust platform for digital transformation to address the network and security challenges that adversely impact their business. What is SASE and its Core Requirements? Not impossible, but this could take weeks or months to achieve.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Evolving cloud and technological innovation have spurred digital transformation efforts. Internet of Things (IoT) devices including both commercial and consumer systems are connected to corporate networks. Ask Me Anything: Whats the Difference Between SSE and SASE? Corporate IT networks are rapidly changing.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Since its premier over a decade ago, SD-WAN was adopted by enterprises as the go-to-technology for preparing their network for the digital transformation. At the time this made sense, as SD-WAN brought important advantages: Optimized bandwidth costs, by leveraging inexpensive services like Internet broadband whenever possible.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 22, 2022

To support these efforts, IT teams need to be prepared for digital change – by making a strategic leap towards a network and security architecture that enables rapid and agile digital transformation. IT teams can transform technologically when businesses are either in stage 1 or stage 2.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 10, 2022

Weve been touting the real-world benefits of Cato SASE on our Web site and in seminars, case studies, and solution briefs since the company was founded, but how do those benefits translate into hard numbers? All that mundane work made it difficult to execute the corporate digital transformation strategy.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For any C-level enterprise initiative, securing access with a ZTNA strategy plays a key factor in fortifying digital transformation efforts. SASE is a cloud-based platform that converges the principles of network security, SD-WAN , and zero-trust access into a single, unified solution.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 2, 2022

In this blog post, well explain what SSE is, how SSE is different from SASE and compare traditional SSE solutions to Cato SSE 360. In 2019, Gartner introduced the new SASE market category. SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is the convergence of SD-WAN and network security as a cloud-native, globally-delivered service.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Over two decades ago VPN was the technology for providing secure remote access to the Internet. Optimized performance isnt supported by VPN as it relies on the unpredictable Internet. Gartner considers SDP to be a core component of its new market category called Secure Access Service Edge ( SASE ). Is VPN still relevant?

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CATO Networks

JULY 26, 2022

But just as were getting used to the toddling SD-WAN, along came yet another even more exciting newborn, the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). Is SD-WAN another networking technology to be cast off and forgotten in this SASE world, or does SD-WAN continue to play an important role? Thats so yesteryear or is it? Lets find out.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 29, 2024

The Need for Speed The rapidly evolving technology and digital transformation landscape has ushered in increased requirements for high-speed connectivity to accommodate high-bandwidth application and service demands. This is only possible with a powerful platform like Cato.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Just a day before Thanksgiving, an AWS cloud outage struck down large parts of the Internet for multiple hours, impacting major apps, websites, and services worldwide like Autodesk, Roku, and Shipt. Its incredibly important to look under the covers of all cloud-based offerings, especially those claiming to be SASE services.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Digital transformation and the evolution of the regulatory landscape can pose significant compliance challenges for organizations. Maintaining regulatory compliance in the face of digital transformation requires security solutions designed for modern IT environments.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In the era of digital transformation, your organization might be looking for a more agile and cloud-friendly alternative to MPLS. Lets look at the four steps required for terminating your MPLS contract, so you can find more flexible solutions (like SASE ). Whats the ROI of your services after switching to SASE?

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 18, 2023

Digital transformation initiatives, cloud adoption, remote work, and other factors all have a significant impact on where corporate IT assets are located and how corporate networks are used. SASE/SSE offers all of the benefits of a VPN and more with none of the drawbacks.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Internet of Things (IoT) Devices IoT devices have the potential to increase an organizations operational efficiency and ability to make data-driven decisions. Improved Visibility: With SASE, all traffic traveling over the corporate WAN passes through at least one SASE PoP. Scalable Security: SASE PoPs run cloud-native software.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Scalability Corporate IT infrastructures are rapidly expanding as companies adopt cloud infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and mobile devices. As a result of this digital transformation, there are more devices, more applications, and more data flowing over corporate networks.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 4, 2021

This revolution is basically the digital transformation of manufacturing, with clear benefits that include better security, reduced cost, customer satisfaction, competitive differentiation, and more. Its called Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and is considered by Gartner to be transformational and the future of network security.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Keeping pace with digital transformation and protecting against cyber threats requires a new approach to security and security architecture capable of supporting it. The Future of Security: Do All Roads Lead to SASE? The post Designing the Corporate WAN for the Security Needs of Tomorrow appeared first on Cato Networks.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Faster Adoption of SASE Digital Transformation is forcing corporate networks to more rapidly evolve away from the complex, inflexible architectures of the past. SASE vs. the Upside Down World of Networking and Security | Download the eBook #5.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

To be completely honest, even we were blown away by the success these companies achieved through the Cato SASE Cloud. They have dedicated teams for VPN, internet and WAN, and more, which need to individually manage updates at each network site. By migrating to SASE and retiring old systems, organizations can save $2.2

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CATO Networks

JULY 28, 2019

Many enterprise networks are straining under the pressure of massive changes brought on by computing trends that are shifting traditional traffic patterns as well as by digital transformations of the underlying business. Gartner says that network budgets are essentially flat, and organizations need to do more with less.

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