Startups seeing double-digit growth rates tell VentureBeat that combining networking and security in the same platform is essential for protecting every identity, endpoint, and threat surface that gets exposed as their companies quickly grow.
VentureBeat is seeing more AI, enterprise software, professional services, manufacturing and financial services firms turn to hybrid networks, software-defined wide area networks and SASE as part of their roadmaps to support their growth.
CISOs tell VentureBeat that legacy systems can't keep up with the demand they have for real-time data from IoT devices and networks cellular connectivity and WWAN is meeting those demands, but the downside is that all of the new connected devices now extend the network edge and the number of endpoints.
The latest cellular SASE is purpose-built for that challenge, as Cradlepoint's recent launch of their NetCloud SASE platform illustrates.
NetCloud SASE's architecture reflects the progression Cradlepoint has made integrating the Ericom acquisition and the goal of having a cellular SASE platform that could scale across enterprises.
While Cradlepoint has made significant strides in the cellular SASE market, several other leading cybersecurity providers are also doubling down on SASE and they include Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, VMware and Zscaler.
Investors, venture capitalists, and private equity firms want proof that risk is being managed, adding pressure to get SASE right.
Integrating network and security into a single security architecture and enabling access with cellular technology is what security operations center and network operations center teams are looking for.
The goal CISOs are trying to accomplish is greater efficacy and visibility across network infrastructure while reducing the number of conflicting alerts, false positives, and incompatible historical data sets.
SASE consolidating network and security architectures is proving effective in streamlining ZTNA implementations.
Cradlepoint has been able to capitalize on its long-standing expertise in networking technologies, including cellular/5G, SD-WAN and key networking technologies, combined with the acquisition of cybersecurity company Ericom.
Acquiring Ericom last year shows how Cradlepoint identified the opportunity to define the future of SASE in the enterprise.
By combining Cradlepoint's agile cellular, 5G SD-WAN and ZTNA, and Ericom's zero trust remote browser isolation, unmanaged device security, Virtual Meeting protection, and generative AI security solutions, Cradlepoint is positioning itself to capitalize on the need businesses have for a more streamlined, quickly deployed SASE solution that can keep up with how fast they're expanding their networks.
Their AI-based NetCloud Assistant uses natural language processing to assist NetCloud users with everyday queries about the operation of their network, providing recommendations to troubleshoot network performance.
The graphic illustrates the intersection of 5G, SD-WAN and Security, highlighting their integration within the NetCloud SASE solution with a focus on Zero Trust security.
Cradlepoint chose to have their platform architecture's core components include app-based traffic steering, and WAN resilience for networking, along with ZTNA, secure web gateways, cloud access security brokers, and remote browser isolation for security.
Zero trust security is at the heart of Cradlepoint's NetCloud SASE. Unlike traditional security models that assume trust within the network perimeter, zero trust continuously verifies every user and device attempting to access resources.
The graphic below highlights the NetCloud SASE architecture.
NetCloud SASE Architecture illustrates the integration of 5G SD-WAN with Zero Trust security, supporting vehicles, IoT, remote users, and fixed sites while connecting to private data centers and internet services.
Their recent launch of NetCloud SASE shows how the company is capitalizing on its unique technological strengths to define the future of enterprise networks.
This Cyber News was published on venturebeat.com. Publication date: Tue, 28 May 2024 17:43:09 +0000