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The Role of Security Service Edge in

Safeguarding Cloud-Based Applications

Let’s explore the role of SSE in safeguarding cloud-based applications and how it can help
organizations protect their data and assets.

By Shalini Nagar, Content Writer, Research Nester

The hosting of applications and runtimes in the digital age is primarily based in the cloud. It is noted that
about 92% of businesses utilize the cloud applications and services. However, power comes with duty,
and some of these statistics claim that 25% of cloud security incidents are due to misconfiguration, and
28% existing companies have faced security breaches in their public cloud infrastructure. As such,
Security Service Edge (SSE) offers a comprehensive approach to securing cloud-based applications.

Is Security Service Edge Necessary?

Multiple scenarios justify the need of SSE. First, in the ever-evolving advanced threat landscape, SSE
provides them with simplified integrated protection, cloud-oriented agility, and comprehensive security
capabilities. Second, as firms move towards a cloud-perimeter-dependent approach, it will become more
challenging to secure cloud applications and mobile users.

Secure Service Edge is a network framework that integrates security and networking at the network’s
edge, near cloud-based apps and data. This concept focuses on providing effective security frameworks
while also enhancing cloud-based applications’ performance and dependability. For example, Microsoft

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