**SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) ~ SD-WAN with security**
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Is a cloud-based model combining network security functions with WAN capabilities (like SD-WAN) to support dynamic secure access to organizational resources. It is ideal for businesses with dispersed workforces needing secure and efficient connections to applications, irrespective of user or resource location.

Key Aspects:
  * **Identity-driven**: Policies based on user identity, dynamically adjusting access and security policies based on user, location, device health, and compliance.
  * **Cloud-native architecture**: Integrates various security and network functions in a unified, cloud-delivered service model.
  * **Support for remote workers**: Provides secure, fast access to cloud-based applications and services to users everywhere.

**Examples of SASE Components:**
  * **SD-WAN**: Optimizes network traffic routing. As it is sd-wan it monitors the UX constantly, normally with endpoint agents.
  * **Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)**: Cloud-delivered firewall capabilities.
  * **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)**: Implements least-privileged access controls.
  * **Secure Web Gateways (SWG)**: Filters unwanted software/malware from user-initiated web traffic.
  * **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)**: Extends security policies to cloud applications.