One of the thrills, and challenges, of the technology landscape is that it is constantly evolving. With user needs also changing rapidly, the solutions need to keep up. As organisations adopt Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud apps, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offerings, data is becoming more distributed, leading to potential security issues.
In response, a new model for consuming secure connectivity has emerged in the form of Secure Services Edge (SSE). This growing industry trend helps businesses solve key challenges around remote work, cloud migration, secure edge computing, and digital transformation.
SSE moves the security function away from the legacy model of physical infrastructure services and towards a cloud delivery and consumption model for security services. With Security Service Edge solutions from Nasstar, you get strong, consistent and streamlined cloud-based security and network management, alongside greater scalability, and more predictable costs.
Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)
A cloud-based firewall solution that typically includes technical features such as advanced threat protection (ATP) and intrusion prevention system (IPS).
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
A security policy enforcement point positioned between cloud service consumers and providers.
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
A security framework that ensures secure, seamless, and granular access to apps and data through verification.
Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
A cybersecurity technology that processes web content in a cloud-based, isolated environment, ensuring potential threats are confined away from the user’s device.
Intelligent Connected Cloud (ICC)
Nasstar’s Intelligent Connected Cloud (ICC) Connectivity Fabric incorporates Secure Services Edge functions by combining robust, reliable connectivity with all the features of Secure Services Edge. This approach works well in protecting user and application data whilst preserving the end user experience – all designed, delivered and managed by a single trusted service partner.
Leigh Walgate
Managing Director of Connectivity at Nasstar
"Connectivity, security and identity are no longer separate topics when designing and operating modern communications infrastructure. Identity based conditional access to applications is now a baseline requirement, which is why we have designed the ICC connectivity fabric to integrate seamlessly with single-vendor or multi-vendor SASE architectures.
"By deploying SASE, users can safely and efficiently access critical applications, with the ability for organisations to also scale threat protection, prevent cyber threats, and apply security controls quickly and easily."
Related Services/Solutions
SSE integrates with a variety of connectivity and security solutions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for secure connectivity in your business.
Managed Microsoft Identity
24/7 enterprise-class support
Cloud Managed Endpoints
Comprehensive management service
Our expertise
At Nasstar, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in delivering Secure Services Edge (SSE) solutions, leveraging our extensive experience and technical expertise to provide comprehensive security services tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers.
We offer a full comprehensive suite of SSE solutions designed to protect organisations from a wide range of cyber threats. These solutions include:
- Secure Web Gateway (SWG): Protects users from web-based threats by enforcing security policies and filtering malicious content.
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): Provides visibility and control over data and threats in cloud services.
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Ensures secure access to applications and data by verifying every user and device before granting access.
- Firewall as a Service (FWaaS): Delivers advanced firewall capabilities from the cloud, providing robust protection without the need for on-premises hardware.
Why choose Nasstar?
At Nasstar, we pride ourselves on tackling the complexities, inflexibility, and security challenges that are slowing down innovation in your business. We’ll help you drive business growth, increase agility, future-proof your connectivity security posture, and enable greater digital transformation across your entire organisation.
Nasstar’s team of security experts brings a wealth of experience in designing, implementing, and managing SSE solutions. Our expertise includes:
- Tailored security strategies: Developing customised security strategies that align with the specific needs and risk profiles of each client.
- Advanced threat detection: Utilising cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to detect and respond to advanced threats in real-time.
- Compliance and governance: Ensuring all security measures comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, helping clients maintain compliance and avoid penalties.
Fully managed SSE service
Unique Intelligent Connected Cloud offering
24/7 support
Dedicated team of SSE experts
FAQs
Secure Service Edge (SSE) is a cybersecurity framework designed to ensure safe access to web-based services and applications by integrating various security capabilities into a unified, cloud-delivered platform.
Secure Service Edge (SSE) enhances cybersecurity by integrating multiple security functions into a unified, cloud-delivered platform. This provides comprehensive protection and control over user access and data.
Firstly, SSE helps safeguard sensitive information from unauthorised access and breaches, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. By preventing cyber-attacks and data breaches, organisations can avoid significant financial losses associated with these incidents, including fines, legal fees, and loss of business.
Additionally, cybersecurity solutions help organisations comply with industry regulations and standards, avoiding penalties and enhancing trust with customers and partners.
Secure Service Edge (SSE) solutions can integrate seamlessly with existing technology, particularly with identity providers. This integration is crucial for implementing a unified security strategy.
SSE solutions often work with identity and access management (IAM) systems to enforce consistent security policies across all applications and resources. This includes support for single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC), ensuring that only authenticated and authorised users can access sensitive data and applications.
SSE is a subset of SASE that focuses specifically on the security aspects without the networking components. SSE includes key security services like SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and FWaaS, but it does not encompass WAN capabilities. Essentially, SSE provides the security functions of SASE, but without the integrated networking features.
Nasstar can provide both SSE and SASE solutions by adding SD-WAN functionality through our Managed SD-WAN offering.
When evaluating a Secure Services Edge (SSE) solution, there are several key features to consider to ensure comprehensive security and seamless integration with your existing infrastructure. Firstly, you should look for solutions that offer Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). This ensures secure, granular access to applications and data by continuously verifying user and device identities.
Another key feature is Secure Web Gateway (SWG) which provides protection against web-based threats by filtering and monitoring web traffic. Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) also offers visibility and control over cloud applications, ensuring data protection and compliance. Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) delivers advanced firewall capabilities, such as intrusion prevention and deep packet inspection, from the cloud.