NTT, an IT services provider, has created a new offering that combines Palo Alto Networks' Prisma SASE with their managed network services and AIOps infrastructure. SASE, or secure access service edge, is becoming popular for its potential to reduce networking complexity while improving security. It combines SD-WAN with security services, such as secure web access gateway, cloud access security broker, zero-trust network access, and firewall-as-a-service, in a single, cloud-based service model. Companies are increasingly turning to managed services providers to simplify their SASE deployments, rather than buying SASE services directly from vendors and doing the configuration and implementation themselves. The benefits of using an MSP for SASE include having a single source for setup and management, access to skills that an enterprise might not have in-house, and flexible financing models. NTT stands out as an MSP due to its systems integration ability, equipment services capability, and global reach. Palo Alto offers the full stack of SASE services, and is one of nine vendors in Gartner's single-vendor SASE report. What makes Palo Alto so attractive to enterprises is their flexibility with licensing. NTT's new offering is designed to help enterprises meet current digital transformation challenges and enable more flexible ways of working. Enterprises are also expected to save money by reducing the number of vendors, tools, and technology stacks they need to support their business. AIOps and automation capabilities can help improve operational efficiency and security outcomes. AI tools can be used to monitor isolated areas of the network against threats and to respond to external attacks, while also reducing the amount of human oversight needed. A recent survey conducted by Foundry and Comcast Business found that 41% of IT decision makers say that AI is already part of their network operations, and another 47% are actively discussing how and where to implement AI for their networks.
This Cyber News was published on www.networkworld.com. Publication date: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:10:03 +0000