The Ultimate Guide to Secure Access Service Edge
A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
What to know about Secure Access Service Edge
Secure Access Service Edge, commonly known as SASE, represents a transformative approach to enterprise network architecture by converging networking and security services into a unified cloud-native platform. With increasing demands for secure, seamless connectivity to support remote work, cloud adoption, and digital transformation, SASE integrates critical functions such as SD-WAN, secure web gateways, zero trust network access, and cloud access security broker (CASB) capabilities.
Our collected stories cover the latest advancements, partnerships, and deployments in the SASE space globally, highlighting vendor innovations, strategic collaborations, and emerging trends. From the expansion of single-vendor unified SASE solutions to the integration of AI and zero trust principles, the evolution of SASE is shaping the future of secure, flexible enterprise networks.
Readers exploring this tag will gain insights into the practical benefits, challenges, and strategies for adopting SASE solutions. Whether it's understanding why a single vendor approach can reduce complexity, how AI enhances threat detection, or how regional players drive adoption across industry sectors, these stories offer a comprehensive view of why and how organizations are embracing SASE to safeguard their digital infrastructure in an increasingly distributed work environment.
Indian Secure Access Service Edge News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ishan Technologies picks Oracle for billing overhaul
The overhaul should speed new service launches and improve billing accuracy as Ishan Technologies expands its digital infrastructure business.
Netskope launches Mumbai management plane for Indian data
Indian organisations get a local administrative data option as the Mumbai deployment keeps policies, logs and metadata inside the country.
Check Point to open first Asia-Pacific R&D centre in India
Check Point Software has unveiled plans for its first Asia-Pacific Research and Development Centre in Bengaluru, aiming to harness local cyber security talent.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Secure Access Service Edge
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Zenarmor expands SASE platform for mobile & containers
Cato unveils Dynamic Prevention engine for SASE security
Cato Networks' ARR surges past USD $350m amid SASE boom
Expert Columns
Virtual vs. physical firewalls: A practical guide for modern networks
The Death of the Firewall
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
MSSPs key to securing India's fast-growing SMB sector
Rethinking security architecture with adversary frameworks
Everyone's talking about SASE. Few understand what it really takes
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network
Recent Secure Access Service Edge News
Akamai buys LayerX to curb employee AI use in browsers
The purchase adds browser-based AI controls to Akamai's security portfolio as firms scramble to monitor staff use of generative tools.
Versa adds cloud posture management to SASE platform
Security teams can now spot cloud misconfigurations and compliance gaps in real time as VersaONE adds posture management across major public clouds.
Versa study finds gap in network-security convergence
Shared ownership of security and networking is still rare at large US firms, leaving many exposed to breaches, delays and higher costs.
Netskope launches AgentSkope AI agents for security teams
It aims to reduce alert fatigue for security teams, with one beta customer processing 14 million daily alerts in minutes instead of hours.
Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools
Budget-conscious buyers can now add Cato’s SASE security and networking modules gradually, instead of committing to the full platform upfront.
HPE boosts AI security across networking & recovery
Distributed sites will get tighter controls as HPE adds AI prompt filtering, recovery and encryption updates to guard against data leakage and attacks.
Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme
Google Workspace users gain email impersonation protection as Barracuda adds AI security and folds MSPs and resellers into one programme.
Vorlon survey finds SaaS AI security gaps among CISOs
Nearly all surveyed CISOs said they faced SaaS or AI security incidents in 2025, even as most rated their controls as strong.
HPE unveils AI security tools & quantum-ready updates
HPE rolls out new AI-aware security tools from edge firewalls to cloud recovery, aiming to tighten protection as enterprise AI spreads.
HPE Threat Labs spot industrialised cybercrime surge
HPE Threat Labs warns cybercrime now runs like big business, as AI-fuelled, industrial-scale attacks hammer government and finance.
Island unveils SASE to cut proxy backhaul for AI era
Island has rolled out a SASE design that shifts inspection to the endpoint, cutting proxy backhaul and avoiding default SSL/TLS break-and-inspect.
Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE
Tech Mahindra and Fortinet unveil a unified managed SASE service to simplify hybrid networks, strengthen security and cut operating costs.
Netskope launches unified platform for AI security
Netskope unveils Netskope One AI Security, a unified platform to tackle shadow AI, data leakage and model attacks across enterprises.
HPE report warns cyberattacks now run like big business
HPE warns cybercriminals now run attacks like global enterprises, using repeatable workflows, automation and AI to outpace defences.
Fortinet unveils AI-driven cloud SOC & endpoint revamp
Fortinet debuts cloud SOC preview and unified FortiEndpoint as it leans on agentic AI to automate security ops and cut endpoint sprawl.
Fortinet unveils FortiOS 8.0 with AI & quantum-safe
Fortinet launches FortiOS 8.0, adding AI governance, flexible SASE deployment and post-quantum cryptography across its Security Fabric.
Fortinet unveils AI-driven FortiSOC for unified SOC ops
Fortinet unveils FortiSOC cloud SOC and wider FortiAI automation to unify security ops, tackle AI-driven threats and cut tool sprawl.
Fortinet's FortiOS 8.0 adds AI & quantum-safe tools
Fortinet's FortiOS 8.0 brings AI governance, next-gen SASE and quantum-safe cryptography to unify security across hybrid environments.