Palo Alto Networks introduces Prisma SASE

Palo Alto Networks has introduced Prisma SASE, which combines Prisma Access and Prisma SD-WAN into an integrated cloud-delivered service with industry-leading network security and next-generation SD-WAN to ensure that organisations remain secure and productive while working fluidly between branch offices and home offices, as well as on the road. Palo Alto Networks, a recognized SASE industry leader with nearly 2,500 SASE customers, is introducing new innovations for Prisma SASE, including SD-WAN with integrated 5G to accelerate SASE deployments to branch offices and ADEM to provide an enhanced digital experience for users regardless of location.

According to the State of Hybrid Workforce Security 2021 report, 61% of firms have failed to offer the essential remote security to support work-from-home capabilities, highlighting the critical need for SASE to improve hybrid workers’ security, connectivity, and productivity.

“Hybrid work is here to stay, and organizations are in need of a solution that enables them to secure access to all applications used by their employees on their network regardless of location — remote, mobile or from the office,” said Anand Oswal, senior vice president of products, Firewall as a Platform at Palo Alto Networks.

Also said, “Prisma SASE is a massively distributed cloud service that provides the industry’s most complete SASE solution on the market, making it extremely easy for organizations to scale and secure their hybrid workforce while delivering an exceptional user experience.”

Prisma SASE will be rolling out new capabilities including:

• New bundled SKUs,SASE adoption will be made easier for clients. Prisma SASE is a single solution that combines Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Cloud Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), and SD-WAN.
• New SD-WAN appliance with integrated 5G (ION 1200As part) of the Prisma SASE solution, enterprises may deliver 5G WAN access to branch networks, including the option to run active/active 5G WAN interfaces for carrier redundancy.
• New CloudBlades integrations, Improved hybrid work connectivity with ServiceNow, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. CloudBlades is an API-based platform that allows enterprises to integrate multiple cloud services into the Prisma SASE solution.
• Industry’s only SASE-native Autonomous Digital Experience Management, Providing visibility into cloud infrastructure performance, application performance, and user traffic monitoring for all users and branch offices on Prisma SD-WAN (added earlier in 2021 to mobile users on Prisma Access).
• Integrated Cloud Secure Web Gateway with reimagined configuration workflows, To meet the needs of a hybrid workforce, we provide very basic and easy-to-define web security policies with predefined suggestions and ongoing assessments.

“Organizations are actively deploying applications across data centers, public clouds and edge locations for workers at home, corporate or remote locations. These highly distributed environments are driving the need for secure connectivity. In fact, ESG research identified that the top network priority for organizations in 2021 is to ensure a tightly integrated network and security solution,” stated Bob Laliberte, senior analyst for ESG.

Further added, “Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE enables organizations to fulfill that requirement by delivering a tightly integrated and comprehensive secure access service edge solution that combines security, networking and digital experience management. This includes the ability to leverage active-active 5G wireless WAN with carrier redundancy in the new ION-1200 appliance, highlighting its role as an industry innovator.”

“With Prisma SD-WAN, we’ve been able to transform our retail stores and enable completely new ways to engage with our customers, providing a fluid experience between online and in-store shopping,” said Tommy Meek, Chief Information Officer at Aaron’s, a leading omnichannel provider of lease-to-own home furnishings, consumer electronics, and more.

Also commented, “We think combining Prisma SD-WAN with Prisma Access to provide SASE capabilities can accelerate digital transformation for organizations like ours.”

“AT&T has a critical role in helping businesses transform their network and security infrastructure through SASE,” said Rupesh Chokshi, VP, AT&T Cybersecurity.

“Palo Alto Networks’ release of Prisma SASE aligns with our strategy to connect and protect users at scale to drive innovation at the edge,” added Rupesh Chokshi.