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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.

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Recent Secure Access Service Edge News

City of London modernises network with Roc Technologies
Firewalls

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.

Fri, 14th Nov 2025

UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October
Cloud Access Security Broker

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.

Fri, 10th Oct 2025

Six Degrees launches managed SASE service with Fortinet tech
Managed Services

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.

Sun, 7th Sep 2025

UK firms face GBP £4m losses as outages shift tech focus
Connectivity

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.

Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme
Network Infrastructure

Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme

Westcon-Comstor broadens AWS Marketplace programme with Cato Networks, aiming to help EMEA partners tap cloud budgets and speed SASE sales.

Last month

Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools
Digital Transformation

Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools

Cato Networks rolls out modular SASE buying, letting customers start with AI Security, SD-WAN, SSE or Universal ZTNA and expand later.

Wed, 1st Apr 2026

HPE boosts AI security across networking & recovery
Shadow IT

HPE boosts AI security across networking & recovery

HPE rolls out AI governance, recovery and post-quantum updates across networking and storage to strengthen cyber resilience in distributed operations.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme
Data Protection

Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme

Barracuda adds Google Workspace email protection, SecureEdge Access and AI security to BarracudaONE while unifying its global partner programme.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Vorlon survey finds SaaS AI security gaps among CISOs
Data Protection

Vorlon survey finds SaaS AI security gaps among CISOs

Vorlon survey reveals nearly all CISOs suffered SaaS and AI security incidents in 2025, despite high confidence in existing controls.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

HPE unveils AI security tools & quantum-ready updates
Virtualisation

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.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

HPE Threat Labs spot industrialised cybercrime surge
Virtual Private Networks

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.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Island unveils SASE to cut proxy backhaul for AI era
Firewalls

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.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE
Network Infrastructure

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.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Netskope launches unified platform for AI security
Data Protection

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.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

HPE report warns cyberattacks now run like big business
Malware

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.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Fortinet unveils AI-driven cloud SOC & endpoint revamp
Endpoint Protection

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.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Fortinet unveils FortiOS 8.0 with AI & quantum-safe
Security Operations Centres

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.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Fortinet unveils AI-driven FortiSOC for unified SOC ops
Security Operations Centres

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.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Fortinet's FortiOS 8.0 adds AI & quantum-safe tools
Security Operations Centres

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.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices
Security Operations Centres

Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices

Netskope and Forescout link tools to push zero trust across managed and unmanaged devices, curbing lateral movement on local networks.

Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Job Moves