As Dubai adopts digital transformation, businesses seek ways to securely and efficiently connect
employees and customers. As more and more people work remotely and businesses rely on cloud
services, robust cybersecurity has become crucial, especially for companies with distributed
teams. Forcepoint's Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions provide a powerful way to ensure
safe, reliable access to resources, whether employees are in the office, working from home, or
on the move. Liberty Security System is excited to offer Forcepoint's SASE solutions to businesses in Saudi Arabia and help to create a secure digital environment for their operations.
What is Forcepoint SASE?
Forcepoint's Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-based solution that integrates both
security and network functions into a single outlet. It permits companies to deliver secured
entry to applications, data, and other resources, regardless of the location of their employees.
Forcepoint SASE includes several important security and network features, such as firewalls,
secure web gateways, cloud access security brokers (CASB), and zero-trust network access (ZTNA).
This combination helps businesses safeguard their data and ensure a fast and efficient network.
SASE simplifies network management and enhances security. Such factors make it ideal for
companies with remote or hybrid workforces that need a secure, scalable, and easy-to-manage
solution.
How SASE Architecture Works?
SASE is made up of two key components: Security Service Edge (SSE) and Software-Defined Wide Area
Networking (SD-WAN).
- Security Service Edge (SSE): SSE protects three main areas which are, the
web, cloud applications, and private applications. SSE has security features such as access
control, data protection, threat detection, and monitoring in a single platform which makes
it easier to manage and more effective at stopping cyber threats.
- Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN): SD-WAN allows businesses to
manage traffic and network policies more efficiently by using a mix of connection types like
MPLS, LTE, and broadband internet. This ensures faster, more reliable access to cloud
applications and corporate resources. SD-WAN also reduces networking expenses and enhances
implementation by routing traffic more appropriately.
SASE combines these components to optimize connectivity and security and create a smooth
experience for users.
Five Key Components of SASE
To successfully implement SASE, businesses need to adopt five core components:
- Secure Web Gateway (SWG): This protects users from harmful websites and
looks after company web browsing policies. It also inspects content to prevent malware.
Forcepoint’s SWG adds extra layers of security with Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) and Zero
Trust Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR) to protect against advanced attacks.
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): CASB manages access to cloud
applications and ensures data protection by implementing guidelines. It helps organizations
monitor both approved and unapproved apps and manage risk.
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): ZTNA guarantees that only trusted users
and gadgets can access internal applications. It offers enhanced control with features like
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS): Cloud-based firewalls offer network
visibility and control without the requirement for hardware structure. They are easily
scalable and provide centralized management.
- Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN): Secure SD-WAN enhances
performance by looking after traffic for critical applications, improving bandwidth, and
reducing latency. It also includes built-in security features like intrusion prevention and
malware detection.
Key Benefits of Forcepoint SASE Solutions
- Simplified IT Management - Forecepoint security is a combination of
network and security functions which makes it even more manageable for IT teams to cope
with. Instead of dealing with individual solutions for security and connectivity, force
point SASE comes across as a single medium that streamlines supervision and control.
- Enhanced Performance and Productivity - The SD-WAN feature of forcepoint
SASE, network traffic is optimized which states that user can witness less lag. This leads
to exceptional performance for crucial applications. Also, it helps in smoothening
operations and boosts employee productivity.
- Flexible and Scalable - Forcepoint SASE is developed to expand your
business. It does not matter if you have fewer or more employees, it can expand to fulfill
the requirements of an organization.
- Strong Security Across Locations - Forcepoint SASE offers safety at each
access point and safeguards against attacks regardless of the location of the employees.
With robust elements like data loss prevention, zero-trust network access, and threat
intelligence, Forcepoint SASE maintains confidential data and permits users to work safely.
- Enhanced Compliance and Data Protection - Regulatory compliance and data
protection are vital in the current digital world. Forcepoint SASE’s already established
compliance features support Dubai businesses in fulfilling domestic and global benchmarks,
such as data protection laws and more.
Securing Access Anywhere with SASE
SASE platforms integrate Zero Trust principles to provide a comprehensive security framework that
ensures strong protection for data and network resources. This combination is what makes
Forcepoint’s Data-first SASE approach a future-proof solution for modern businesses. By merging
networking and security with Zero Trust, SASE delivers both high performance and strong security
which makes it an ideal choice for businesses with distributed environments.