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As employees use hybrid work environments to access applications and information, organizations must secure remote workers. You can do this by using a service edge. SSE provides security and network services in a single cloud-native platform. This allows continuous security coverage for cloud, SaaS or private applications through a single policy framework. Access Control Secure Service Edge (SSE) solutions are essential as more employees, partners, and customers access content, data and applications via the internet and mobile devices. SSE protects users from malicious and unauthorized access. It also enables secure access for web, cloud and private applications and monitors the digital experience. SSE is a platform that integrates network and security functions. It includes SD-WAN, firewalls as a service (FaaS), secure web gateways, cloud access security brokers (CASB), zero trust network accesses (ZTNA), etc. It offers consistent application and security enforcement across locations and users while delivering centralized visibility into traffic. SSE is also equipped with a zero-trust access control system based on identity. This means that users are never put on the network. This provides fast and reliable WAN connection without the requirement for a VPN. In addition, a robust defense-in-depth strategy for detecting and preventing malware and other threats is an important part of SSE. Threat Protection SSE is a threat protection solution for internet sessions. Users can securely access critical business applications from anywhere. This enables hybrid work for employees, secures cloud and private data connectivity, accelerates cloud migrations and simplifies integration during M&As. Cloud-based security services can be delivered by a single platform, which follows user-to app connections irrespective of device and location. This reduces the risk of a breach by removing gaps between point solutions and eliminating the need for manually updating traditional legacy appliances. Zero-trust access: SSE systems must allow the least privilege access, based upon a policy of zero trust, encompassing user role, behavior, device, content, and application. This prevents lateral movement and protects applications from being discovered, reducing the attack surface. SSE combines unified Threat Prevention capabilities with CASB & ZTNA Technologies to enforce policies on end users no matter what device or location they may be in. This can help mitigate the risks of insider attacks, ransomware or other threats that may occur when employees use cloud applications not in compliance with corporate policy. Data Security Organisations must protect information when remote users and mobile devices connect to data and applications over the Internet. Secure service edge delivers protection by integrating web gateway, cloud access security broker and zero trust access (ZTNA). SSE also provides centralized cloud Data Loss Protection (DLP) capabilities. This allows sensitive data, such as credit card numbers, to be classified, located and secured in one place. This can support compliance policies such as Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and GDPR. SSE products must also offer advanced threat prevention, such as cloud-based firewalls (FWaaS), CASB analysis of data stored in SaaS software, and adaptive security access control. SSE includes adaptive access controls that identify device postures and change access accordingly. Monitoring It is crucial to monitor Internet sessions when you are working with a Secure Service Edge. This allows you the ability to track how your network performs, and which apps have been used. Monitoring can help you spot potential problems before they happen and keep your business protected from threats. You can improve the user experience while reducing costs. SSE platforms which can monitor web and data traffic on a global level are essential. Choose a vendor with strong service agreements (SLAs) that has evaluated inline traffic on behalf of large multinationals. The primary use case for a security edge is to enforce policies over cloud, internet and mobile access. It can be used to enforce corporate internet policies and access controls for compliance, or mitigate risk by blocking content and isolating malware.