Cloud Security Buyer’s Guide

Securing your enterprise is no longer just about securing the network. Digital transformation, distributed workplaces, cloud migration, cloud-based apps — these sweeping changes have transformed security. It’s now crucial that you secure users, devices, apps, and data at the point of access.

The next evolution of security —recently defined by Gartner in their secure access service edge (SASE) approach — is a multi-function cloud-native security platform that works at the edge to deliver protection and performance everywhere in one simplified approach. You also need a partner with the network and experience to back that platform up, along with the vision to keep evolving to meet changing needs. With this solid foundation, you can ensure strong security well into the future. But what exactly should you be looking for?

In this guide, we define the four core components of a robust, forward-thinking cloud security solution, and show how Cisco and the Cisco Umbrella security service deliver on these elements.