Security Service Edge (SSE) answers today's cybersecurity problems

How SSE and Cisco Secure Access, Cisco's SSE solution, solve modern security challenges

What is Security Service Edge (SSE)?

In today's dynamic landscape of hybrid work and escalating cyber threats, the traditional security perimeter is insufficient. Security Service Edge (SSE) offers a strategic, cloud-delivered architectural approach to secure modern access. Grounded in zero trust principles, SSE unifies critical security functions into a single service, enabling secure and efficient access for users and devices to the Internet, SaaS applications, and private resources. This protects against sophisticated attacks and data loss. Managed centrally, SSE simplifies operations, enhances security posture, and boosts productivity across hyper-distributed environments.

What is Cisco Secure Access?

Cisco Secure Access is Cisco's comprehensive Security Service Edge (SSE) solution, engineered to address the complexities of today’s hybrid enterprise. It delivers a unique blend of user simplicity and IT efficiency for frictionless, secure access to all applications – including the Internet, SaaS (including generative AI), and the full spectrum of private applications – regardless of user location or device. Grounded in zero trust principles and powered by cloud-centric policy enforcement, Secure Access protects users, data, and devices against evolving threats like AI-driven attacks and identity breaches.

It integrates advanced capabilities such as Cisco Identity Intelligence, AI access controls, digital experience monitoring, flexible security enforcement (in the cloud or on-premises), and policy verification. This unified approach simplifies IT operations through centralized management, while lowering risk with granular controls and unmatched threat intelligence.

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