SASE: SD-WAN First or Security First?

By transforming WAN and security architectures with SASE, enterprises can ensure direct AND secure access to cloud-hosted applications and services for users, regardless of location or the devices used to access them. Networking and security are truly converging at the WAN edge. To realize all the benefits the cloud offers, and to implement a secure access service edge, enterprises need to transform both their WAN and security architectures, not just one or the other. You can start the journey with SD-WAN or with cloud-security or with both. You may not want to be forced into transforming both at the same time – you likely want to transform these architectures at a pace that makes sense for the company. Start by evaluating your WAN and security requirements based on business needs. Many enterprises really need best of breed WAN technology AND best of breed cloud-delivered security, without compromising on either.