The Ultimate Guide to Secure Access Service Edge
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
What to know about Secure Access Service Edge
Secure Access Service Edge, commonly known as SASE, represents a transformative approach to enterprise network architecture by converging networking and security services into a unified cloud-native platform. With increasing demands for secure, seamless connectivity to support remote work, cloud adoption, and digital transformation, SASE integrates critical functions such as SD-WAN, secure web gateways, zero trust network access, and cloud access security broker (CASB) capabilities.
Our collected stories cover the latest advancements, partnerships, and deployments in the SASE space globally, highlighting vendor innovations, strategic collaborations, and emerging trends. From the expansion of single-vendor unified SASE solutions to the integration of AI and zero trust principles, the evolution of SASE is shaping the future of secure, flexible enterprise networks.
Readers exploring this tag will gain insights into the practical benefits, challenges, and strategies for adopting SASE solutions. Whether it's understanding why a single vendor approach can reduce complexity, how AI enhances threat detection, or how regional players drive adoption across industry sectors, these stories offer a comprehensive view of why and how organizations are embracing SASE to safeguard their digital infrastructure in an increasingly distributed work environment.
UK Secure Access Service Edge News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
DE-CIX Mexico launches Google peering provider service
Mexican businesses and smaller ISPs can now reach Google through DE-CIX, after demand forced the exchange operator to double capacity in Queretaro.
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
Rising costs and demand for real-time services are pushing retailers to standardise networks, as patchwork systems slow expansion and raise risk.
Expereo appoints Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer
Expereo names Kevin Brown COO to drive global operational integration and digital transformation across its managed network services.
UK firms hit by surge in phishing tied to remote work
UK firms report surge in phishing linked to remote and hybrid work, with 29% hit by incidents and attacks peaking in late 2025 searches.
Navigating the fragmented future: why enterprise connectivity needs a rethink
As MPLS declines and the internet fragments, enterprises must build resilient, intelligent networks or see AI ambitions stall.
Peering and SASE: How Europe is minimizing latency while maximizing security
Europe uses software-defined peering and SASE to cut latency and boost security, enabling agile, cloud-based digital infrastructure for industries and IoT.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Secure Access Service Edge
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Zenarmor expands SASE platform for mobile & containers
Cato unveils Dynamic Prevention engine for SASE security
Cato Networks' ARR surges past USD $350m amid SASE boom
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
Navigating the fragmented future: why enterprise connectivity needs a rethink
Rethinking security architecture with adversary frameworks
Everyone's talking about SASE. Few understand what it really takes
Peering and SASE: How Europe is minimizing latency while maximizing security
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
Recent Secure Access Service Edge News
City of London modernises network with Roc Technologies
The City of London partners with Roc Technologies in a deal to deploy the UK's first public sector SASE network across 200+ locations.
UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October
With Microsoft ending Windows 10 support on 14 October, UK businesses face amplified cyber risks and operational challenges, especially in critical sectors.
Six Degrees launches managed SASE service with Fortinet tech
Six Degrees launches Managed SASE service using Fortinet technology, offering secure, scalable connectivity with three tiers for UK businesses.
UK firms face GBP £4m losses as outages shift tech focus
UK firms face up to GBP £4 million losses annually from network outages, prompting a major shift in tech investment towards connectivity over AI and cybersecurity.
Netskope launches AgentSkope AI agents for security teams
It aims to reduce alert fatigue for security teams, with one beta customer processing 14 million daily alerts in minutes instead of hours.
Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme
Partners can now use existing AWS spend to procure Cato’s SASE platform through Westcon-Comstor, broadening access across EMEA.
Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools
Budget-conscious buyers can now add Cato’s SASE security and networking modules gradually, instead of committing to the full platform upfront.
HPE boosts AI security across networking & recovery
Distributed sites will get tighter controls as HPE adds AI prompt filtering, recovery and encryption updates to guard against data leakage and attacks.
Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme
Google Workspace users gain email impersonation protection as Barracuda adds AI security and folds MSPs and resellers into one programme.
Vorlon survey finds SaaS AI security gaps among CISOs
Nearly all surveyed CISOs said they faced SaaS or AI security incidents in 2025, even as most rated their controls as strong.
HPE unveils AI security tools & quantum-ready updates
HPE rolls out new AI-aware security tools from edge firewalls to cloud recovery, aiming to tighten protection as enterprise AI spreads.
HPE Threat Labs spot industrialised cybercrime surge
HPE Threat Labs warns cybercrime now runs like big business, as AI-fuelled, industrial-scale attacks hammer government and finance.
Island unveils SASE to cut proxy backhaul for AI era
Island has rolled out a SASE design that shifts inspection to the endpoint, cutting proxy backhaul and avoiding default SSL/TLS break-and-inspect.
Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE
Tech Mahindra and Fortinet unveil a unified managed SASE service to simplify hybrid networks, strengthen security and cut operating costs.
Netskope launches unified platform for AI security
Netskope unveils Netskope One AI Security, a unified platform to tackle shadow AI, data leakage and model attacks across enterprises.
HPE report warns cyberattacks now run like big business
HPE warns cybercriminals now run attacks like global enterprises, using repeatable workflows, automation and AI to outpace defences.
Fortinet unveils AI-driven cloud SOC & endpoint revamp
Fortinet debuts cloud SOC preview and unified FortiEndpoint as it leans on agentic AI to automate security ops and cut endpoint sprawl.
Fortinet unveils FortiOS 8.0 with AI & quantum-safe
Fortinet launches FortiOS 8.0, adding AI governance, flexible SASE deployment and post-quantum cryptography across its Security Fabric.
Fortinet unveils AI-driven FortiSOC for unified SOC ops
Fortinet unveils FortiSOC cloud SOC and wider FortiAI automation to unify security ops, tackle AI-driven threats and cut tool sprawl.
Fortinet's FortiOS 8.0 adds AI & quantum-safe tools
Fortinet's FortiOS 8.0 brings AI governance, next-gen SASE and quantum-safe cryptography to unify security across hybrid environments.