70% seek SASE and SD-WAN convergence for simplified
network security management
SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CIOs,
CISOs and IT leaders are drowning in complexity as they manage
hybrid workforces, cloud adoption and the ever-evolving threat
landscape. A new report from Aryaka®, the leader and first to
deliver Unified SASE as a Service, reveals that Secure Access
Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined Wide Area Networking
(SD-WAN) are rapidly becoming essential tools for navigating this
complex environment.
The Secure Network Transformation Report 2024 surveyed 202 IT,
security and network professionals, director-level and above,
across North America, EMEA and
Asia. The findings paint a picture
of the industry's changing landscape and highlight key emerging
trends:
- Hybrid Everything Drives Demand for Flexibility: The
rise of hybrid work arrangements, coupled with hybrid
infrastructure and security deployments, is fueling the need for
adaptable and secure network solutions. A significant 81% of
respondents say hybrid work is driving demand for SASE and
zero-trust networking. This highlights the critical role these
technologies play in connecting a complex, hybrid world.
- SASE and SD-WAN: The Pillars of Modern Network Security:
SASE and SD-WAN are no longer seen as niche solutions. The survey
found that a staggering 84% of respondents believe SASE is either
"mature" or "somewhat mature," with an even higher number (91%)
saying the same about SD-WAN. This maturation positions SASE and
SD-WAN as trusted, complementary tools for modern network security
strategies. SASE integrates security features with SD-WAN's network
optimization capabilities, ultimately simplifying management and
strengthening security.
- Network and Security Convergence: A sizable
majority (70%) of respondents indicated that they see value in
converging SASE and SD-WAN solutions. The primary benefits for
doing so are multi-pronged. 34% want more robust network operations
and security, 24% want less operational burden and 19% want vendor
consolidation.
- Zero-Trust Networking is a Cornerstone of Hybrid Work
Security: As more organizations embrace hybrid work, securing
access points becomes paramount. The survey revealed that 64% of
respondents consider zero-trust security a crucial component of
SASE for hybrid work deployments.
The Secure Network Transformation Report 2024 also delves deeper
into other industry trends. For example, the exponential growth of
cloud-based applications and services, including Artificial
Intelligence (AI), is placing a notable strain on traditional
network architectures. These modern applications require secure,
high-performance connections that can dynamically adapt to changing
traffic patterns. The report found that 67% of respondents see
managed services and SASE playing a greater role in managing these
complex environments.
Additionally, the report explores the shift in enterprises
moving away from expensive legacy Multiprotocol Label Switching
(MPLS) services, with 76% planning to eliminate MPLS, either in the
immediate future or in the next 2-3 years. Moreover, 10% of
respondents have already eliminated MPLS completely.
"Our report shows that the IT and network security landscape is
undergoing a major transformation driven by the rise of hybrid work
models and the ever-increasing adoption of AI and cloud-based
applications and services," said Pete
Harteveld, Chief Revenue Officer at Aryaka. "Aryaka is
listening to its customers and the IT industry at large to deliver
innovative solutions that address businesses' most pressing needs.
Our Unified SASE as a Service combines a unified single-pass
architecture, global private network backbone, and security,
observability and application performance capabilities into a
single platform. That alone is unprecedented, but we also deliver
it as a service, providing the security as well as the
flexibility and affordability today's IT leaders require."
Aryaka's Secure Network Transformation Report 2024 offers a
comprehensive analysis of the findings and explores the
implications for IT, network and security leaders. To download the
full report, please visit:
https://www.aryaka.com/reports-and-guides/secure-network-transformation-report-2024/
Additional Resources:
For more on Aryaka, please
visit: https://www.aryaka.com/
Visit the Aryaka blog: https://www.aryaka.com/blog/
Follow Aryaka on X: @AryakaNetworks
Visit Aryaka on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aryaka-networks/
About Aryaka
Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver
Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and
built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security
without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their
unique SASE journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize,
optimize and transform their networking and security environments.
Aryaka's flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose
their preferred approach for implementation and management.
Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune
100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking
and security services. For more on Aryaka, please
visit www.aryaka.com.
Technology Media/Analyst Contact
Lee Regal
Lumina Communications for Aryaka
aryaka@luminapr.com
Channel Media/Analyst Contact
Khali Henderson
Senior Partner
BuzzTheory (for Aryaka)
khenderson@buzztheory.com
480.848.6726
Logo -
https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1912191/Aryaka_v2_Logo.jpg
View original
content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/aryakas-2024-secure-network-transformation-report-81-of-it-pros-say-hybrid-work-drives-demand-for-sase-and-zero-trust-networking-302102131.html