Market consolidation is needed for SASE to reach maturity

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Of course, it is possible to deploy SASE without a unified management plane or single console, but the cost of such a solution is much higher in terms of skills, people, and time compared to a single management interface. Another problem is that the lack of observability when manually managing incompatible systems increases the likelihood of errors.

For many companies, the best option for migrating to SASE is to find a systems integrator that will not only integrate the necessary tools but also manage the day-to-day operations of implementing the SASE architecture. However, companies should remember that SASE is a “moving target” because few companies have all the necessary components in place, and even if they do, they will still have to deal with upgrades and changes to the infrastructure over time.

Some network operators already offer SASE as a Service in chile mobile database to connectivity and security operations, but as business needs and infrastructure change, enterprises will still need to manage the connections and allocate resources to ensure that the latest network and security updates are fully implemented. In addition, service providers will likely have their own set of partners whose solutions may not be compatible with the enterprise’s existing products. However, working with operators can be beneficial because they can influence vendor offerings and they also have the expertise to ensure that SASE operates effectively.

The SASE concept has a lot of merit, as it can significantly improve the security posture of organizations, especially in a cloud-heavy world. But deploying SASE is not as easy as many vendors make it out to be. In fact, it will take at least 3-5 years for the SASE market to settle on what the architecture actually looks like and which vendors will dominate (and market consolidation will drive many players out of the space). Enterprises should certainly evaluate SASE architecture as a way to improve security, but they should also keep in mind that current products may disappear in the future, so flexibility in deployment will be required.