SASE secure access service edge for distributed workforce
SASE · Zero Trust

The corporate perimeter
no longer exists.

Your employees work from offices, home, client sites. Data lives in the cloud, applications are SaaS. VPN is not enough anymore. SASE unifies networking and security in a single cloud service: secure access everywhere, for everyone, on any device.

SASE Zero Trust SD-WAN + SSE NEXUS Integrated

What is SASE

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE, pronounced "sassy") is a cloud architecture that converges networking and security into a single distributed service. Instead of routing all traffic through a central data center, SASE brings security to where the users are.

On the network side: SD-WAN optimizes traffic between offices, cloud, and internet. On the security side: SSE (Security Service Edge) integrates Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). All managed from a single control point.

The result: secure, fast, and granular access to any resource, wherever the user is located. No VPN, no complexity, with Zero Trust policies applied in real time.

SD-WAN
Traffic optimization between offices, cloud, and internet
SWG
Secure Web Gateway: filters and protects web browsing
ZTNA
Zero Trust Network Access: granular per-user, per-app access
CASB
Cloud Access Security Broker: control over SaaS applications

Who needs SASE

SASE is not just for large enterprises. Any organization with multiple offices, remote users, or cloud applications benefits from a managed SASE architecture.

01

Multi-site companies

Branch offices, warehouses, retail locations: every site needs secure connectivity to the data center and cloud. With SASE, SD-WAN optimizes traffic and security is applied uniformly across all locations, without replicating firewalls and proxies everywhere.

  • SD-WAN across sites
  • Centralized security policies
  • Traffic backhaul elimination
02

Remote and hybrid workers

Employees working from home access corporate resources over domestic or public networks. SASE applies Zero Trust to every connection: verifying identity, device, security posture, and context before granting access. No VPN to configure or maintain.

  • ZTNA for remote access
  • Device posture verification
  • No VPN required
03

Cloud-first organizations

If your critical applications run on Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, or AWS, traffic no longer needs to go through the data center. SASE protects direct cloud access with CASB, DLP, and encrypted traffic inspection, without sacrificing performance.

  • CASB for SaaS apps
  • DLP on cloud traffic
  • Native TLS inspection
04

Companies replacing legacy VPN

Traditional VPN grants access to the entire network once authenticated. It is slow, complex to manage, and incompatible with modern work. SASE replaces it with ZTNA: access only to authorized applications, with granular policies per user, device, and context.

  • VPN to ZTNA migration
  • Per-application access
  • Reduced attack surface

Traditional VPN vs SASE

Why organizations are moving away from VPN in favor of a cloud-native SASE architecture.

Traditional VPN
Access model
Full network access
Security
Implicit trust after login
Performance
Backhaul to data center, high latency
Scalability
VPN concentrator = bottleneck
Cloud & SaaS
Cloud traffic routed via data center
Management
Client to install and update
SASE
Access model
Per-application access (ZTNA)
Security
Zero Trust: continuous verification
Performance
Distributed PoPs, direct connection
Scalability
Cloud-native, auto-scaling
Cloud & SaaS
Direct access with CASB and inspection
Management
Lightweight agent or clientless

How we implement SASE

10punto10 implements SASE with Check Point Harmony SASE, the platform that unifies SD-WAN and SSE in a single service managed by our NOC.

01

Assessment

We map your infrastructure: offices, remote users, cloud applications, existing firewalls, and traffic flows. We identify critical points and define migration priorities.

02

Design

We architect the SASE deployment: Zero Trust policies per user and application, inter-site SD-WAN configuration, CASB integration for SaaS apps, and a gradual migration plan from VPN.

03

Deployment

We activate the SASE service progressively: remote users first (ZTNA), then offices (SD-WAN), finally advanced policies (DLP, CASB, threat prevention). Each phase is tested and validated before proceeding.

04

NOC10 Managed

Our Network Operations Center monitors the SASE service 24/7: performance, security, policy compliance. Everything visible on NEXUS. We intervene proactively before a problem becomes a disruption.

Learn more about the technology: Check Point Harmony SASE →

Benefits of managed SASE

A SASE architecture managed by 10punto10 simplifies security, improves performance, and prepares your organization for compliance.

01

Unified management

A single console for networking and security. No more silos between network and security teams: centralized policies, complete visibility, one control point for all offices and remote users.

  • Single network + security console
  • Centralized multi-site policies
  • Visibility on NEXUS
02

Zero Trust by design

Every access is verified: identity, device, posture, context. No implicit trust, no lateral movement. Users see only authorized applications - the rest of the network is invisible.

  • Continuous identity verification
  • Application micro-segmentation
  • Least privilege access
03

Performance without VPN

No more backhaul to the data center. Users connect to the nearest Point of Presence, cloud traffic goes direct. Reduced latency, improved user experience, bandwidth optimized with SD-WAN.

  • Globally distributed PoPs
  • Direct cloud connection
  • SD-WAN traffic optimization
04

NIS2 compliance ready

SASE natively implements many NIS2 requirements: access management, traffic encryption, continuous monitoring, incident response. Our NOC produces compliance reports ready for ACN audit.

  • Access management Art. 21
  • End-to-end traffic encryption
  • Automated compliance reports
Integrated in NEXUS

Network and security
under control

Every SASE connection, every applied policy, every detected anomaly: all visible in real time on NEXUS. Dedicated dashboard with performance, security, and compliance metrics.

Automated monthly reports for management and NIS2 audit.

Discover NEXUS →
Live
Real-time SASE dashboard: connections, policies, threats
NIS2
Art. 21 compliance status always up to date
NOC
24/7 performance and security monitoring

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is SASE?
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is an architecture that unifies networking (SD-WAN) and security (SWG, CASB, ZTNA, FWaaS) in a single cloud service. Instead of having separate VPN, firewall, proxy, and concentrators, everything is integrated in a managed platform that secures access to any resource, wherever the user is located.
What is the difference between VPN and SASE?
Traditional VPN grants access to the entire network after authentication, with an implicit trust model. SASE uses Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): every access is continuously verified and users only see authorized applications. Additionally, SASE is cloud-native and does not require hardware concentrators, eliminating the bottlenecks typical of VPN.
How long does it take to implement SASE?
It depends on infrastructure complexity. For a company with 50-200 users and 2-5 offices, full deployment typically takes 4-8 weeks. We start with remote users (ZTNA can be activated in a few days), then integrate offices with SD-WAN. Migration is always gradual: no big bang.
Can SASE coexist with my current firewall?
Yes. SASE does not require removing your existing firewall from day one. In the initial phase they coexist: the firewall protects the local network, SASE handles remote access and cloud traffic. Gradually, security functions migrate to the SASE cloud, reducing dependence on on-premise hardware.
Is SASE compliant with NIS2?
SASE natively implements many requirements of NIS2 Art. 21: identity-based access management (ZTNA), traffic encryption, continuous threat monitoring, incident detection and response. Our managed service adds compliance reporting and incident notification procedures. It is not the only component needed, but it covers a significant portion of the requirements.

Ready to eliminate VPN?

30-minute call: we analyze your infrastructure, identify quick wins, and propose a gradual SASE migration plan. No commitment.