Comprehensive Guide to Cisco SASE | Forum

  Emad M. Abdelhamid Lead Security Architect & Cybersecurity Advisor CCDE#20230008 | CCIE(sec)#58413 | CISM®| CISA® | CRISC® | CDPSE™ | ISO27001 LA | ITIL®v4 | F5® Big-IP | NSE4 & NSE7 | PCNSE June 25, 2024

1.    Introduction

In this article, we are going to discuss Cisco SASE for both:

1. Cisco Meraki SASE: Secure Access to IaaS and Data Center
2. Secure Direct Internet Access with Cisco Umbrella

Cisco Meraki Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technology integrates networking and security services into a single cloud-delivered solution. This approach enhances security, simplifies management, and optimizes connectivity for both branch and remote users, ensuring secure access to cloud services (IaaS) and data centers. Additionally, Cisco Umbrella provides secure internet access by filtering DNS requests and blocking malicious sites, ensuring safe browsing and protecting against threats before they reach the network or endpoints. This guide provides an in-depth look into the key components, features, use cases, capacity calculations, and best practices for Cisco SASE