Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is an enterprise networking and security framework that converges wide-area networking with managed network security functions into a unified, cloud-based service. As organizations embrace cloud adoption and expand mobile workforces, the traditional reliance on on-premises data centers and perimeter defenses has become less effective. SASE provides a more adaptable model by integrating zero trust security principles, ensuring secure access to resources regardless of user location or device. By combining advanced capabilities such as secure web gateways, cloud access security brokers, remote browser isolation, and next generation firewalls, SASE delivers a comprehensive approach to reducing attack surfaces and mitigating the risk of attack vectors.

By enforcing least privileged access across distributed environments, this architecture delivers risk reduction and limits opportunities for lateral movement within networks. Unlike traditional networking models that emphasize access from inside a perimeter, SASE applies identity-driven controls to ensure that users and devices are continuously verified before being granted access. Capabilities such as data loss prevention and real-time traffic inspection further help organizations protect sensitive data and ensure compliance across hybrid infrastructures. The ability to centralize control while maintaining flexibility allows enterprises to adapt quickly to emerging threats without compromising performance.

Organizations evaluating SASE solutions must also weigh deployment strategies, particularly single vendor vs dual vendor approaches. A single vendor model provides unified manageability and network resiliency by eliminating interoperability gaps, while dual vendor approaches may offer specialized best-of-breed functionality but with increased complexity. Regardless of approach, the consolidation of security tools within a SASE framework enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and supports efforts to future-proof system architecture. By providing a unified policy engine across cloud and on-premises resources, SASE ensures enterprises can scale securely as business needs evolve.

Imprivata recognizes that as SASE and related innovations like Secure Enterprise Browsers reshape enterprise networking, organizations require solutions that align with zero trust while also supporting practical workflows. Imprivata Enterprise Access Management (EAM) helps customers enforce strong authentication, unified access policies, and least privilege principles across both traditional and cloud-hosted applications. This reduces risks of data leakage and strengthens secure access without introducing friction for users. By integrating enterprise access management with SASE deployments, Imprivata helps customers enable cloud transformation and a mobile workforce without compromising either security or usability.