The risk of major cyberattacks against private- and publicsector organizations has never been greater. With many factors contributing to the ever-increasing sophistication, speed and scale of cyberattacks worldwide, the defenses of yesterday are no longer fit for purpose.

A rapidly growing digital economy, coupled with the expanding use of AI by threat actors and a shortage of skilled cybersecurity experts are all chinks in the proverbial armor of the data center – a facility that now houses almost every facet of our everyday lives.

Compounding the issue, an increased use of cloud services, the rise of remote and hybrid work, and the pressing need to apply Zero Trust (ZT) principles is fueling explosive demand for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technologies and services. This framework solves many of today’s pain points, by protecting users, devices, and applications at scale, regardless of their location.

In this eBook we explore why independent SASE testing is now imperative across modern IT environments, with practical tips on execution, and why the AI era is redefining how we think about – and act on – validation. The next-generation of network defense is here.