Key Takeaways • SASE combines network security functions (such as SWG, CASB, FWaaS, RBI, and ZTNA), with WAN capabilities. • “SASE is about building that next generation network for application delivery, which means it needs to mitigate risk, reduce costs, or increase productivity and profits.” Matt Douglas, CBTS • Interpretations of what constitutes SASE vary. Vendors will most likely draw those definitions based on the security and networking segments from which they enter the SASE landscape. • The SASE market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 116%, CAGR, attaining a market value of $5.1 billion by 2024. – Dell’Oro Group • In a recent survey of Trusted Advisors conducted by AVANT Research & Analytics, 85% of the respondents were familiar with SASE, and 35% have one or more engagements under way. In 67% of the responses, enhanced security was the customers’ most prominent objective. • According to the survey by AVANT Research & Analytics, more than 90% of customers intend to adopt SASE on an incremental basis, as opposed to using a single engagement approach. • According to the same survey by AVANT Research & Analytics, 76% of customers turn to Trusted Advisors to provide educational assistance for SASE. SASE is a journey; not a destination. “- Rich Korn, Masergy “ Copyright © 2021 AVANT Communications, Inc. AVANT | SASE 6-12 Report | 5