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 is a cloud-native architecture that delivers security and networking services together in a single platform. This allows security to be covered across SaaS cloud applications, private applications and cloud services from a single policy. Access Control As more employees and trusted partners access content, data, applications, and other resources through the internet or mobile devices, it is essential to have a comprehensive secure service edge (SSE) solution. SSE protects end users from unauthorized and malicious access, enables secure access to web, cloud, and private applications, and provides digital experience monitoring. 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 provides consistent application and security enforcement for users and locations while providing centralized visibility of traffic. SSE uses a zero trust system for access control. It is based solely on user identities and does not place users in the corporate network. This provides fast and reliable WAN connection without the requirement 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. Security services are delivered through a cloud platform which can track user-to application connections, irrespective of location or devices. This reduces risk by eliminating gaps between point products and eliminates the need for manual updates to traditional legacy appliances. Zero trust: SSE Systems should provide least-privileged access in accordance with a zero-trust policy. This includes user role and behavior as well as device, application, or content. This will prevent lateral movement as well as protect applications from being detected, thus reducing the attack area. 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 can reduce the risk of malware, ransomware, and other threats if employees are using cloud applications or sensitive data that is not compliant with company policies. Data Security Protecting information is essential for organizations that allow remote and mobile workers to access data and applications via the internet. Secure service edges delivers security through the unification of web gateways (SWG), cloud-access security brokers (CASB), as well as zero-trust network access (ZTNA). 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 assist in supporting compliance policies such as Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or 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 Monitor internet sessions if you're working with secure service edges. This allows you to see how your network is performing and what apps are being used. Monitoring can help you spot potential problems before they happen and keep your business protected from threats. This will also allow you to improve your customer experience and cut costs. SSE platforms with the ability to inspect data and web traffic on a worldwide scale are vital. 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 could include enforcing access and internet control policies within the company to ensure compliance or reducing risk via content blocking and malware isolate.