The Ultimate Guide to Secure Access Service Edge

2026 · Irish Edition

Also known as SASE.

Secure Access Service Edge, commonly known as SASE, represents a transformative approach to enterprise network architecture by converging networking and security services into a unified cloud-native platform. With increasing demands for secure, seamless connectivity to support remote work, cloud adoption, and digital transformation, SASE integrates critical functions such as SD-WAN, secure web gateways, zero trust network access, and cloud access security broker (CASB) capabilities.

Our collected stories cover the latest advancements, partnerships, and deployments in the SASE space globally, highlighting vendor innovations, strategic collaborations, and emerging trends. From the expansion of single-vendor unified SASE solutions to the integration of AI and zero trust principles, the evolution of SASE is shaping the future of secure, flexible enterprise networks.

Readers exploring this tag will gain insights into the practical benefits, challenges, and strategies for adopting SASE solutions. Whether it's understanding why a single vendor approach can reduce complexity, how AI enhances threat detection, or how regional players drive adoption across industry sectors, these stories offer a comprehensive view of why and how organizations are embracing SASE to safeguard their digital infrastructure in an increasingly distributed work environment.

Analyst Insights
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · SASE · Firewalls
Last week
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Gartner · SASE · Firewalls
Last month
Zenarmor expands SASE platform for mobile & containers
Enterprise Management Associates · SASE · Virtualisation
Last month
Cato unveils Dynamic Prevention engine for SASE security
Gartner · SASE · Firewalls
Last month
Telefónica Tech unveils Netskope-based SSE for UK, Ireland
Gartner · SASE · Firewalls
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Expert columns
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Last week
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
Recent news
Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme
About Software-as-a-Service
This month
Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools
About Firewalls
Last month
HPE boosts AI security across networking & recovery
About Cloud Services
Last month
Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme
About Firewalls
Last month
Vorlon survey finds SaaS AI security gaps among CISOs
About Data Protection
Last month
HPE unveils AI security tools & quantum-ready updates
About Cloud Services
Last month
HPE Threat Labs spot industrialised cybercrime surge
About Malware
Last month
Island unveils SASE to cut proxy backhaul for AI era
About Bring Your Own Device
Last month
Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE
About Firewalls
Last month
Netskope launches unified platform for AI security
About Firewalls
Last month
HPE report warns cyberattacks now run like big business
About Malware
Last month
Fortinet unveils AI-driven cloud SOC & endpoint revamp
About Firewalls
Last month
Fortinet unveils FortiOS 8.0 with AI & quantum-safe
About Firewalls
Last month
Fortinet unveils AI-driven FortiSOC for unified SOC ops
About Firewalls
Last month
Fortinet's FortiOS 8.0 adds AI & quantum-safe tools
About Firewalls
Last month
Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices
About Bring Your Own Device
Last month
Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency
About Firewalls
Last month
Integrity360 buys Advantus360 to launch Canada hub
About IT services
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
GCX Managed Services reports strong growth in 2023
About Customers
Mon, 7th Apr 2025