Southeast Asia’s rapid digitalization has made it a prime target for cyber threats, as companies struggle to address cybersecurity risks stemming from remote work, IoT, and cloud adoption. To combat these challenges, the rising trend of ‘Secure Access Service Edge’ (SASE) in 2023 offers a cloud-based platform that combines networking and security to protect users and data regardless of location.

Through advanced technologies like SD-WAN, Firewall-as-a-Service, and Secure Web Gateways, SASE provides a single, secure connection to cloud services, reducing complexity and enhancing integration. Implementing SASE offers increased visibility, adaptive security policies based on Zero Trust principles, and cost-efficient vendor consolidation, making it a valuable solution for organizations in the ever-changing cyberthreat landscape of Southeast Asia.