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Improved user experience:

ZTNA and SASE can enhance the user experience. They provide secure and reliable access to
applications and data from anywhere in the world. ZTNA improves performance and reduces latency by
routing traffic directly to the nearest edge cloud location.

A comprehensive view of the network and network security:

ZTNA and SASE can give organizations a comprehensive view of their network and network security.
They offer a single platform for monitoring and managing all network traffic and security events. This
helps organizations identify and respond to threats more quickly and effectively.

In summary, the combination of ZTNA and SASE provides organizations with numerous benefits. These
include stronger security, streamlined network management, reduced costs, improved user experience,
and a comprehensive view of network and network security.

Conclusion

The fusion of Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is innovative. It's a formidable
approach to contemporary network security challenges. By adhering to Zero Trust, organizations
eliminate risky assumptions. They don't automatically trust any user or device simply because it's on a
specific network. This shift is crucial in today's digital landscape where threats are everywhere.

On the flip side, SASE is comprehensive and integrated. It combines crucial services like SaaS, secure
web gateways, FWaaS, and cloud access security brokers. All are in a unified, cloud-based platform.
This approach meets the needs of large organizations. Especially those dealing with remote work and
cloud infrastructures.

It's important to note that SASE inherently incorporates a ZTNA model. This means SASE solutions are
intrinsically aligned with Zero Trust. They emphasize the symbiotic relationship between the two. They
should be seen as complementary strategies that fortify an organization's security posture.

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