Organizations need to protect remote workers, as employees are accessing data and applications through hybrid environments. This can be done using a secure service edge. SSE provides security and network services in a single cloud-native platform. This enables continuous security coverage across cloud, SaaS and private applications from an unified policy framework. Access Control In an era where more employees are accessing content, data, applications and resources on the web or via mobile devices, having a secure service-edge (SSE), comprehensive solution is vital. 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 ensures consistent application and data security across locations and users, and provides centralized visibility. SSE is also equipped with a zero-trust access control system based on identity. This means that users are never put on the network. It ensures reliable and fast WAN connections, without the use of a VPN. SSE includes a strong defense-in-depth approach for detecting malware and other threats. Threat Protection SSE is a threat protection solution for internet sessions. Users can securely access critical business applications from anywhere. This enables hybrid work for employees, secures cloud and private data connectivity, accelerates cloud migrations and simplifies integration during M&As. Security services are delivered from a single cloud platform that can follow user-to-app connections regardless of location or device. This reduces risk by eliminating gaps between point products and eliminates the need for manual updates to 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 reduces the attack surface by preventing lateral movement, protecting applications from discovery and preventing lateral movements. SSE combines unified Threat Prevention capabilities with CASB & ZTNA Technologies to enforce policies on end users no matter what device or location they may be in. This reduces the risk of ransomware, insider threats and other threats when employees access sensitive data or use cloud apps that do not comply with corporate policies. Data Security Organizations need to safeguard information as remote and mobile users access applications and data via the internet. Secure service edge provides security by combining web gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), zero trust network access technologies (ZTNA). SSE offers cloud-based data loss protection capabilities that allow sensitive data to easily be found, classified and secured. This can assist in supporting compliance policies such as Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or GDPR. SSE solutions must also have advanced threat prevention capabilities, such as cloud firewall as a service (FWaaS), CASB inspection of data in SaaS apps, and adaptive access control. SSE includes adaptive access controls that identify device postures and change access accordingly. Monitoring It's crucial to monitor internet sessions when working with a service edge. This allows you to see how your network is performing and what apps are being used. Monitors can alert you to potential problems, allowing you to prevent them before they even occur. This can help improve your user's experience and reduce cost. SSE platform that can inspect web- and data-traffic on a globally scale is crucial. Make sure the vendor you choose has strong service-level agreements (SLAs) and a track record of evaluating inline traffic for major multinational companies. A security service edge can be used to enforce policy control on internet, cloud and mobile access. It can be used to enforce corporate internet policies and access controls for compliance, or mitigate risk by blocking content and isolating malware.