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What is SASE?
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-native framework that brings networking and security together into a single, unified service. It combines technologies such as SD-WAN, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), secure web gateways, and cloud access security brokers to provide secure and reliable connectivity for users, applications, and devices regardless of location. Unlike traditional perimeter-based security models, SASE shifts protection closer to the user and the cloud, helping organizations support hybrid workforces, streamline multi-cloud adoption, strengthen security, and simplify overall network management.
Benefits of SASE
Go beyond traditional networking and security with a solution designed to perform at scale.
Unified Security
One framework for Zero Trust, SWG, CASB, and firewall protection.
Optimized Performance
Secure SD-WAN ensures fast and reliable application delivery.
Scalability
Cloud-based model grows with your workforce and applications.
Reduced IT Burden
Acuative manages deployment, monitoring, and support end-to-end.
Technologies
The essential components that bring networking and security together into a seamless, cloud-delivered model.
Secure SD-WAN
Provides high-performance, resilient connections across branch sites, cloud applications, and data centers, ensuring users experience reliable access with minimized latency.
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Applies identity-based policies to each user and device, verifying trust continuously and minimizing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive applications.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Adds visibility and policy enforcement for SaaS and cloud applications, preventing data leaks and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
Blocks threats from malicious websites, filters web traffic, and enforces acceptable use policies to keep employees safe and productive online.
Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS)
Delivers next-generation firewall functionality directly from the cloud, providing consistent protection across all users and locations without hardware sprawl.
24x7 NOC Monitoring
Acuative’s Network Operations Center keeps networks and applications under constant surveillance, ensuring uptime, detecting anomalies early, and responding rapidly to incidents.
Partner
Our Partnership with Fortinet
Acuative’s SASE solutions are powered by Fortinet’s industry-leading FortiSASE platform, which combines best-in-class security services with high-performance SD-WAN. As a long-standing Fortinet partner, we bring not just the technology but the expertise to design, implement, and manage SASE at scale. Whether rolling out to a few branch offices or thousands of locations globally, Acuative ensures a smooth deployment backed by ongoing monitoring and field services. This partnership allows businesses to confidently adopt SASE knowing they are supported by both cutting-edge technology and expert service delivery.
Why Acuative?
A trusted partner that delivers beyond deployment.
Proven Expertise
Acuative has decades of experience delivering managed network and security solutions to global enterprises, ensuring every SASE deployment is designed for scale and reliability.
End-to-End Services
From procurement and logistics to deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle support, Acuative provides a complete solution so clients don’t have to manage multiple providers.
On-Site & Remote Coverage
With a global field services team and 24x7 NOC, Acuative offers both physical presence and constant remote support to keep networks running smoothly.
Trusted Partnerships
By working closely with technology leaders like Fortinet, Cisco, Ericsson, and Elastic, Acuative ensures that clients get the right solution backed by the right expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SASE in networking?
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a cloud-delivered framework that integrates SD-WAN with advanced security services like Zero Trust, firewalls, and web gateways, providing secure and optimized access for distributed enterprises.
How does SASE work in practice?
Instead of backhauling traffic to a data center, SASE applies security and performance policies in the cloud, authenticating users and optimizing traffic before it reaches applications—improving both security and user experience.
Why is SASE important for modern businesses?
With more remote workers, cloud apps, and distributed branches, businesses need a unified way to secure access and deliver high performance. SASE provides this by combining networking and security into one service.
Is SASE better than VPN?
Yes. VPNs only tunnel traffic into a private network, while SASE verifies each user/device and applies granular security policies. It also optimizes application performance—something VPNs cannot do.
What’s the difference between SASE and SD-WAN?
SD-WAN is part of SASE, handling the networking side. SASE extends SD-WAN with cloud-based security features like Zero Trust, CASB, and Firewall-as-a-Service to provide complete protection.
How much does SASE cost?
Costs vary based on the number of users, sites, and security requirements. Acuative offers flexible, scalable pricing models tailored to enterprise needs, ensuring value without overspending.
Which industries benefit most from SASE solutions?
Retail, healthcare, finance, and other industries with distributed workforces or compliance needs benefit most, as SASE delivers secure, consistent, and reliable access across multiple locations and cloud apps.