In order to protect their remote workers who access applications and data via hybrid work environments, companies need a solution. This can be done using a secure service edge. SSE, a cloud-native platform that integrates security and networking into one platform, is a cloud architecture. The unified policy allows for continuous security coverage of cloud, SaaS applications and private apps. Access Control It is important to have an SSE solution that covers all aspects of secure service edge. As employees and trusted partners increasingly access content, apps, data, and other resources via mobile or internet devices, a SSE solution will become more and more essential. SSE secures end users against malicious attacks, allows them to securely access cloud, private and web applications, and provides monitoring of their digital experiences. SSE is a platform that integrates network and security functions. It includes SD-WAN, firewalls as a service (FaaS), secure web gateways, cloud access security brokers (CASB), zero trust network accesses (ZTNA), etc. It allows for consistent application and network security across users and locations, while also providing central visibility. SSE has a zero-trust approach to access control, which is based on user identity. Users are never placed on the corporate networks. This ensures fast, reliable WAN connections without the need for a VPN. SSE includes a strong defense-in-depth approach for detecting malware and other threats. Threat Protection SSE provides threat protection to internet sessions. This ensures that users can connect securely and safely to critical business applications, no matter where they may be located. This facilitates hybrid work, protects private and cloud data connectivity, speeds cloud migrations, simplifies integrations during M&As, and enables hybrid working by employees. The cloud platform can deliver security services to users regardless of their location or device. This reduces risks by eliminating gaps between products and removing the need for manual updating of traditional legacy appliances. Zero trust access: SSE should only allow access to the least privileged users based on zero trust policies, which include user roles and behaviors, devices, applications and content. This will prevent lateral movement as well as protect applications from being detected, thus reducing the attack area. SSE enforces policy control by combining unified threat prevention capabilities, CASB, and ZTNA to enforce corporate standards on all users. This is true regardless of the location or type of device. This helps reduce the risk that insiders, ransomwares and other types of threats can be posed by employees who connect to sensitive information or use cloud-based applications that aren't compliant with corporate security policies. Data Security As remote and mobile users connect to applications and data over the internet, organizations need to protect that information. Secure service edge delivers security by unifying web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker (CASB), and zero trust network access (ZTNA) technologies. SSE also provides centralized cloud Data Loss Protection (DLP) capabilities. This allows sensitive data, such as credit card numbers, to be classified, located and secured in one place. This can support compliance policies such as Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and GDPR. SSE products must also offer advanced threat prevention, such as cloud-based firewalls (FWaaS), CASB analysis of data stored in SaaS software, and adaptive security access control. SSE's adaptive access control identifies the device posture, and adapts access to it as needed. Monitoring When working with a secure service edge, it's important to monitor internet sessions. You can see how well your network performs and which apps are being used. Monitoring will help you identify problems before they occur and safeguard your business. This can also help you improve your user experience and reduce costs. SSE platforms capable of inspecting web and data trafic on a large scale are critical. Choose a vendor with strong service agreements (SLAs) that has evaluated inline traffic on behalf of large multinationals. A security service edge can be used to enforce policy control on internet, cloud and mobile access. This includes enforcing internet and access control policy for corporate compliance or mitigating risks through content blocking and malicious isolation.