Introduction to SASE – A New Model for Network and Security at the Edge

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The ubiquitous availability of mobile devices, high-speed connectivity, and cloud-based services has altered how and where people work, and these advances have introduced numerous network and security concerns. The problem isn’t how to connect a fixed set of people, devices, and resources but rather how to dynamically, efficiently, and securely connect an evolving mix of people, devices, and resources -- none of which necessarily lives in any permanent fixed physical location. 

Secure access service edge (SASE) has emerged as a new model for integrating cloud-based security with software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) technology to address the multiple network and security challenges at once. That approach is appealing to organizations looking to build secure, seamless access to applications spanning any device, geography, and user.

The discussion will cover:

• An introduction to SASE
• A look at potential SASE components and features, such as SD-WAN, cloud access service broker, zero-trust network access, secure web gateways, and firewall as a service
• Enterprise SASE deployment considerations
• Top SASE needs, as defined by research and end-user surveys from Futuriom research
• A discussion of real-world challenges and path to adopting a SASE framework

Speaker: R. Scott Raynovich

Raynovich is also a columnist for Forbes.com and Fierce Telecom.  A technology analyst and writer for 25 years, he helped champion the rise of the Internet bubble as New York Bureau Chief for the seminal Red Herring magazine during the 1990s, embraced the telecom boom and bust as Editor in Chief of communications trade Light Reading for eight years in the 2000s, and published one of the first reports on SD-WAN technology at the Rayno Report in 2014, which was acquired by SDxCentral.com in 2015. After doubling the research revenue at SDxCentral.com, Raynovich left to start a new research business in 2016. He has won several industry awards, including a Folio award for best website (Redherring.com, 1999) and an Editor & Publisher award for Best Business Blog.  

Speaker: Susanth. T.S

Susanth. T.S is Associate Vice President and Global head of SD-WAN product management at Tata Communications.  In this role, he is responsible for creating product lines and solutions for SD-WAN managed services and integrated security business, go-to-market strategy and evangelizing new products and services.

Prior to leading the SD-WAN business, Susanth was responsible for Global Product Development for Cloud and Security Services at Tata Communications and leading the same business in Middle East and Africa region. 

Susanth’ s experience spans over two decades working with various Global IT Services and Telecom companies in the areas of consulting, pre-sales, product management, solution architecting and IT services and security operations across multiple geographies. He holds an Engineering Degree in Electronics & Communication from Madras University and an MBA from LIBA.