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SASE as a Journey: Why Single-Vendor Doesn’t Mean Single Project

CATO Networks

When IT leaders hear the term “single-vendor SASE,” many assume it implies an immediate, all-encompassing migrationa daunting project requiring the wholesale replacement of existing network and security infrastructure. Much like pursuing a degree at a university, SASE adoption follows a structured, step-by-step approach.

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Why Manufacturing Needs SASE: Securing Smart Factories and Global Operations

CATO Networks

Yet IT teams struggle to keep up as legacy infrastructure, cyber threats, and complex networks slow transformation. Fragmented Networks: Slowing Down Growth & Innovation Legacy networks werent designed for IoT, automation, AI analytics, or edge computing, limiting scalability. of all cyberattacks.

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The Future of SASE: Simplifying IT and Securing the Future 

CATO Networks

SASE emerged to address the challenges of digital transformation, providing the means to connect and secure enterprise resources sites, remote users, and cloud resources — through a single, global network and security stack. Let’s take a closer look. AI effectiveness depends on high-quality data.

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Identity-centric SASE with Cisco SD-WAN and Microsoft’s Security Service Edge Solution

Cisco Wireless

Discover seamless solutions for modern networking challenges and enjoy your first year free! Explore how Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and Microsoft's SSE integration enhance security, performance, and management for hybrid work.

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Cato CTRL™ Threat Research: Inside Shadow AI – Real-World Generative AI Application Usage Trends in SASE 

CATO Networks

Cato CTRL analyzed real-world GenAI application usage trends from the Cato SASE Cloud Platform in March 2025. Key stats include: 76% of GenAI-related network traffic flows comes from Cursor AI, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenAIs ChatGPT. GenAI application usage by network traffic flows Figure 2.

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GigaOm and Frost & Sullivan Recognize Cato’s SASE Innovation

CATO Networks

The latest recognition of Cato Networks in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is just the newest example of our continued excellence in secure networking. AI-Optimized SD-WAN: Cato continuously analyzes network traffic to enhance performance and security dynamically.

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The Four Transformational Impacts of SASE: Revolutionizing IT Infrastructure with Cato 

CATO Networks

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) represents a groundbreaking approach to addressing these challenges by converging networking and security into a unified, cloud-native platform. But what makes a true SASE platform so transformative?

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