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Organizations need to protect remote workers, as employees are accessing data and applications through hybrid environments. A secure service edge can help achieve this. SSE is an architecture built for the cloud that combines security and networking in one platform. It provides continuous security across SaaS, cloud and private applications using a unified policy framework. Access Control As more employees and trusted partners access content, data, applications, and other resources through the internet or mobile devices, it is essential to have a comprehensive secure service edge (SSE) solution. 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 (Cloud Security Engine) is a cloud-based solution that integrates networking, security and other functions. These include SD-WAN software, firewall as a Service, Secure Web Gateways, Cloud Access Security Brokers and Zero Trust network access. It allows for consistent application and network security across users and locations, while also providing central visibility. SSE uses a zero trust system for access control. It is based solely on user identities and does not place users in the corporate network. This provides fast and reliable WAN connection without the requirement for a VPN. SSE incorporates a robust strategy of defense in depth to detect and prevent malware, as well as other threats. Threat Protection SSE protects internet sessions from threats, so users are able to connect securely with critical business apps no matter their location. This enables hybrid-work for employees, secures data and cloud connectivity, accelerates migrations to the cloud, and simplifies M&A integration. The cloud platform can deliver security services to users regardless of their location or device. It reduces risk because it eliminates gaps in point products, and also removes the need to update legacy appliances manually. Zero trust access: SSE systems should allow least-privileged access based on a zero trust policy, including user role and behavior, device, application and content. This minimizes the attack surface and prevents lateral moves. SSE enforces policies: SSE combines unified threats prevention capabilities with CASB/ZTNA technologies in order to enforce corporate policy on all end-users, no matter where they are located within the network or which devices they use. This helps reduce the risk that insiders, ransomwares and other types of threats can be posed by employees who connect to sensitive information or use cloud-based applications that aren't compliant with corporate security policies. 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's centralized cloud DLP capabilities allow for sensitive data to be located, classified and protected in an integrated way. This can be used to support compliance policies like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard(PCI DSS), and GDPR. SSE solutions should also include advanced threat prevention features, including cloud firewalls as a service, CASB inspections of data within SaaS apps and adaptive access controls. Adaptive access control is a key element of SSE that identifies device posture and adjusts access as it changes. Monitoring Monitor internet sessions if you're working with secure service edges. This will allow you to monitor how your network is working and which applications are being used. Monitors can alert you to potential problems, allowing you to prevent them before they even occur. This can also help you improve your user experience and reduce 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. This includes enforcing internet and access control policy for corporate compliance or mitigating risks through content blocking and malicious isolation.