The Ultimate Guide to Secure Access Service Edge
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Secure Access Service Edge News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site
Check Point expands Australian secure access network with Perth site for Western Australian customers seeking local data handling and compliance.
Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award
Macquarie Technology Group lands Netskope's APJ managed service honour as its sovereign government and telecoms security push gathers pace.
Good Drinks signs Macquarie network deal to cut outages
Good Drinks taps Macquarie Telecom for new SASE network to curb peak-season outages and bolster cyber security across its national operations.
Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push
Zenarmor launches global channel partner drive to deliver distributed SASE, keeping inspection local and partners in operational control.
SD-WAN is the SASE foundation enterprises can't ignore
Enterprises rushing to adopt SASE must modernise with SD-WAN first, or risk poor performance, fragmented visibility and weak security.
Aussie Broadband named Fortinet Australia Partner 2025
Fortinet crowns Aussie Broadband its Australia Partner of the Year 2025, also naming it Telco Partner of the Year amid wider channel honours.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Secure Access Service Edge
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Zenarmor expands SASE platform for mobile & containers
Cato unveils Dynamic Prevention engine for SASE security
Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push
Featured News
Expert Columns
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
SD-WAN is the SASE foundation enterprises can't ignore
Rethinking security architecture with adversary frameworks
Everyone's talking about SASE. Few understand what it really takes
5 lessons Australian IT leaders should take from Cisco Live Melbourne 2025
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
Five use cases that justify ditching VPNs for good
When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Secure Access Service Edge News
Australian firms embed AI at the core of new cybersecurity era
Australian firms are rapidly embedding AI in cybersecurity, with 91% now using it to boost threat detection, response, and operations amid rising AI-driven attacks.
5 lessons Australian IT leaders should take from Cisco Live Melbourne 2025
Cisco Live Melbourne 2025 highlighted how Australian IT leaders must modernise networks and integrate AI-ready infrastructure to unlock true business value.
Cancer Council Queensland boosts telehealth & security with cloud
Cancer Council Queensland partners with Macquarie Telecom to enhance telehealth and cybersecurity, aiding cancer support across regional and remote areas.
Check Point launches local cloud security for Aussie compliance
Check Point launches Australia-based cloud security for Harmony SASE and CloudGuard WAF, ensuring compliance with local data privacy laws and boosting performance.
Exclusive: Check Point's Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security
Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.
VECTEC Networks launches with new leaders to boost enterprise security
VECTEC launches VECTEC Networks, a specialist division led by new CEO Jack McEvoy, enhancing enterprise networking and security with expert-led services.
Hybrid work drives surge in demand for managed SASE
Hybrid work drives Australian firms to boost adoption of managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions to tackle cyber threats and complexity challenges.
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.
Why unified secure access service edge is the next critical evolution in secure network architecture
As cyber threats evolve, experts urge businesses to adopt unified secure access service edge (SASE) to ensure robust security across modern networks.
Macquarie Government expands partnership with Netskope
Macquarie Government has expanded its partnership with Netskope, enhancing network security for a major Federal Government department in Australia.
Why it's time to embrace a single vendor SASE solution or risk confusion
In the evolving cyber threat landscape, adopting a single vendor SASE solution is crucial for streamlined security and network management, enhancing protection and coherence.
Orro & Fortinet introduce robust SASE solution for businesses
Orro partners with Fortinet for a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution, promising businesses smarter, self-optimising and safer networks through integrated network-security systems.
Ip.Glass first in Australia to achieve all Fortinet specialisations
Ip.Glass becomes the first Australian partner to achieve all eight specialisations in Fortinet's Engage Partner Program.
Australian firms struggle with connectivity failures & security threats
Over half of Australian businesses suffer at least 1-2 hours of weekly downtime due to network failure amid heightened operational costs and security breaches.
Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap
Amid a global 12.6% rise in the cyber-skills gap, advanced security tools like AI automation could alleviate the shortage, particularly for Australian businesses.
Netskope appoints Daniel Fouladi as APAC Sales Manager
Cloud security provider Netskope appoints Daniel Fouladi as Regional Sales Manager Telco and Service Provider for APAC region to increase SASE adoption.
Dicker Data to distribute Cloudflare internet solutions
Dicker Data now distributes the full range of Cloudflare solutions to its network of over 8,000 Australian technology partners.
Exclusive: Vertel provides businesses with enhanced network solutions
British businesses and governments are turning to Vertel for critical network services to ensure uninterrupted communication in a fast-paced world.
Nextro wins Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand
Nextro secures Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand after multiple deployments, bolstering its hybrid work and cloud security credentials.
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.