Posts tagged ‘SASE’
Beyond the Console: MCP and the New Operating Model for Enterprise Infrastructure
Enterprises are converging on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect AI agents to networking and security infrastructure. This piece looks at why an enterprise routing and governance layer, not just vendor-specific MCP servers, is becoming essential for provisioning, troubleshooting, and threat hunting across a multi-vendor stack.
Europe’s Data Sovereignty Reckoning: Why Sovereign SASE Matters
Data sovereignty in Europe now extends beyond where data is stored to who controls the infrastructure that accesses, inspects, logs and governs it. The blog explains how the CLOUD Act and geopolitics expose gaps in residency-only strategies, why sovereign cloud alone is insufficient, and how Versa Sovereign SASE extends sovereignty across the full access and operational stack.
Beyond Integration: Why a Truly Unified Branch Needs Intelligent Edge, Pervasive Security, and AI-Native Operations
Piecemeal SASE creates security debt. See how Versa unifies pervasive security, intelligent edge, and AI-native operations on one platform.
New Gartner SASE Platforms Reports are Out – Versa Featured Again
Versa has been recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms for the fourth consecutive year and is one of twelve vendors that met the criteria for inclusion in this year’s report.
The EU’s Digital Borders Call for Sovereign Access, Not Just Sovereign Cloud
As a result of Europe’s sovereignty shift, Sovereign Cloud data residency is no longer sufficient. Sovereign Access is necessary, and for modern enterprises that is why Sovereign SASE is becoming a core requirement for digital sovereignty.
The Network Is the Platform: Why Convergence at the WAN, LAN, and Security Defines the Next Era of Infrastructure
The network is no longer beneath the platform — it IS the platform. Learn why converging SD-WAN, SD-LAN, and SSE on one stack matters.
Your Next Firewall Refresh Is a Strategic Decision, Not a Renewal
Firewall refresh cycles feel like renewal paperwork—but they’re actually your best window to rethink security architecture. With switching costs at their lowest, this is the moment to move beyond legacy perimeter defense or poor device performance toward Zero Trust, SASE, and consolidated platforms, delivering higher performance at lower cost. Get the 6-step roadmap for a refresh that pays off for years.
Extend Your SASE DLP and ATP Policies to Email
Versa DLP and ATP for Email brings data loss and threat protection for email into your SASE platform, closing visibility gaps for faster resolution.
Data Residency Is Not Sovereignty: What to Ask Before You Sign
Data residency and data sovereignty are not the same thing — and regulators are starting to notice. This post explains the four dimensions of genuine sovereign SASE and gives EU procurement teams a practical checklist to evaluate vendors before signing.
Industry Insights
A Quick Look at How To Secure The Manufacturing Plant Floor
By Jon Taylor
Director and Principal of Security, Versa Networks
April 18, 2023
Learn about the fears and solutions around the manufacturing plant floor also known as non-carpeted areas and how the Versa Networks Zero Trust Everywhere solution can meet requirements and strengthen the security footprint for the operational technology systems.
Industry Insights
Healthcare Means Security
By Jon Taylor
Director and Principal of Security, Versa Networks
January 12, 2023
Cybersecurity is crucial in all industries, but it is especially important in the healthcare sector. Let Versa Networks take you through the reasons cyber security is of upmost importance in healthcare, some scenarios of what can and has happened, and what Versa Networks can do to improve security in healthcare while increasing the security posture, reducing TCO, and easing the stress of the engineering staff through simplified management and reporting.
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IoT Security Anyone????
By Jon Taylor
Director and Principal of Security, Versa Networks
January 5, 2023
A breakdown of what IoT really is, and how Versa Networks can help to implement best practices to safeguard your organization from the growing threat of IoT incidents.
Industry Insights
Is Your ZTNA Solution Really Zero Trust?
By Avik Bose
Principal Systems Engineer, Versa Networks
December 5, 2022
This blog tries to explain the essential capabilities that a customer must look at before selecting a ZTNA solution which truly adheres to Zero Trust Principles.
Industry Insights
Making the Right Selection: Single-Vendor SASE or Unified SASE?
By Tony Garcia
Director, Security Evangelism
November 18, 2022
Learn how can enterprise SASE customers successfully navigate the market confusion and avoid the costly mistake of adopting a solution that may be single-vendor, but may not be the truly unified SASE solution most are seeking to adopt?
Industry Insights
Why Versa Unified SASE is Best Suited for Enterprises?
By Mickey Singh
Head of Global Sales Enablement
November 3, 2022
Learn about the benefits of a unified SASE solution that integrates networking and security services into a single platform, with a single policy repository, and single software stack, and a single pane of glass.
Industry Insights
SWG vs FWaaS: Key Differences and Use Cases
By Avik Bose
Principal Systems Engineer, Versa Networks
October 17, 2022
This blog post tries to explain the differences between SWG and FWaaS and the different use cases which they address in a SSE framework.
Company Updates
Ransomware and What It Could Cost You
By Jon Taylor
Director and Principal of Security, Versa Networks
October 17, 2022
Read more to find out more about the actual cost of ransomware.
Industry Insights
Gartner® Gives Strategic Roadmap to Achieving SASE for 2022 and Beyond
By Monnia Deng
Group Manager, Product Marketing
August 1, 2022
The report breaks down the most critical steps to achieve when planning for SASE implementation that dispels any notion that SASE can be broken down into just components. A cohesive strategy requires equal consideration of the branch transformation and the security maturation of ubiquitous protection of users, devices, and applications.
Company Updates
A Recap of Versatility 2022: Versa’s Inaugural User Conference
By Monnia Deng
Group Manager, Product Marketing
May 2, 2022
This past week was the inaugural conference for Versa Networks – celebrating both product innovations this past year as well as key customer stories. Versa global customers came onto the virtual big stage to discuss how they were able to reap tremendous benefits from switching to Versa. Versa engineering leaders showcased the new and exciting features that are available with Versa SASE using hands-on, live demonstrations within the Versa management console.
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2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms
Versa has for the fourth consecutive year been recognized in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms1 and is one of only 12 vendors that met the criteria for inclusion based on the analysts’ evaluation of the VersaONE Universal SASE Platform.