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A single cyberattack can cost enterprises millions. With remote work, cloud adoption and sophisticated threats on the rise, traditional security models are no longer enough. As businesses embrace secure access service edge (SASE) to integrate security and networking, how can they be sure their strategy delivers the protection and performance they need? The answer: certification.
With a crowded SASE market, enterprises must ensure their chosen offerings are not only effective but independently verified to meet the highest security and performance standards. Certified SASE services provide enterprises with proven security efficacy, transparency and reliability.
Here are five compelling reasons why enterprises should demand certified SASE offerings.
1. Proven Cyber Defense Effectiveness
A reliable and effective defense against cyberattacks is essential. With the rapid increase in malware, ransomware and other evolving threats, enterprises cannot afford to rely on theoretical defenses or unproven security claims. Certified solutions provide strong, independently validated protection, ensuring enterprises have access to the most effective security technologies available.
Certification verifies a technology vendor’s and service provider’s ability to protect enterprises from modern cyber threats through rigorous real-world testing. Certified solutions are continuously updated to stay ahead of emerging risks, ensuring enterprises benefit from the latest security advancements. Without certification, there’s no guarantee that
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