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SASE — My Verizon Business Secure Access Service Edge

SASE converges five capabilities into one cloud-delivered platform: SD-WAN for intelligent WAN path selection, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for application-level access control, cloud firewall for egress filtering, Secure Web Gateway (SWG) for URL and content inspection, and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) for SaaS governance. My Verizon Business SASE runs all five at Verizon edge POPs — traffic terminates near the user instead of hairpinning through a central firewall at headquarters. Remote workers, branch offices, and mobile devices all connect to the nearest edge POP, cutting latency and shrinking the attack surface simultaneously.

Zero-trust architecture replaces implicit network trust. Every session is authenticated and authorized per application, per user, and per device posture — no VPN tunneling grants lateral network access. Policy propagates globally in under 60 seconds. SASE integrates with Private 5G, network slicing, and IoT Connectivity so every enterprise access pattern runs under the same zero-trust fabric — aligned with the NIST SP 800-207 zero-trust architecture guidance.

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SASE architecture showing users connecting to nearest edge POP with SD-WAN, ZTNA, cloud firewall, SWG, and CASB convergence

AI Summary — SASE on My Verizon Business

  • Converged SD-WAN + ZTNA + cloud firewall + SWG + CASB in a single platform
  • Policy enforcement at Verizon edge POPs — traffic never hairpins through headquarters
  • Zero-trust architecture aligned with NIST SP 800-207 — no implicit network trust
  • Latency reduction 40–70% vs traditional VPN-to-headquarters patterns
  • Unified policy console with RBAC, real-time SIEM export, and 60-second propagation
  • Integrates with Private 5G, network slicing, IoT Connectivity, and edge computing
  • Device posture checks, session context evaluation, and per-application authorization

Why Enterprises Migrate to SASE

Remote work, cloud applications, and mobile devices broke the perimeter-based security model. SASE converges networking and security at the edge where the traffic actually is.

Edge-Delivered Policy

Every SASE capability runs at Verizon edge POPs distributed across the country. User traffic reaches the nearest POP, gets authenticated, filtered, and forwarded — no hairpin through headquarters. Latency drops 40–70% for SaaS access.

Zero Trust Everywhere

Every session authenticated, authorized, and logged per application. Device posture (patch level, EDR presence, disk encryption) evaluated continuously. Lateral movement blocked by default — access never implies trust in adjacent resources.

Single Policy Plane

One console for SD-WAN, ZTNA, firewall, SWG, and CASB policies. No multi-vendor stitching, no duplicated rule bases, no conflicting policy semantics. Changes propagate globally in under 60 seconds through the orchestration layer.

5-in-1 Converged Capabilities
50+ SASE Edge POPs
<60s Policy Propagation
40-70% Latency Reduction vs VPN

SASE Architecture — How Traffic Flows

Users connect to the nearest edge POP. ZTNA authenticates. SWG inspects. Cloud firewall filters. CASB governs SaaS access. SD-WAN selects the optimal path to the destination.

SASE traffic flow diagram showing remote worker connecting to nearest POP through ZTNA and SWG before reaching SaaS applications

Remote Workers and Branch Offices

Remote workers open applications and the SASE client routes traffic to the nearest Verizon edge POP. ZTNA authenticates the user through the corporate IdP, evaluates device posture, and authorizes access to the specific application — no VPN tunnel into the corporate network, no implicit trust in adjacent resources. Traffic to SaaS applications routes directly from the POP without passing through headquarters. Latency to Microsoft 365, Salesforce, or Workday drops 40–70% compared to legacy VPN-to-HQ patterns.

Branch offices connect to the SASE POP through SD-WAN edges. Path selection chooses the best WAN link in real time — MPLS, broadband, 4G, or 5G — based on latency, jitter, and loss measurements. Policy enforced at the POP applies identically whether the branch runs dual broadband, MPLS, or Private 5G backhaul. See the best practices library for branch reference architectures.

Best Practices
SASE policy console showing zero-trust rules, ZTNA groups, firewall policies, and DLP content rules in unified interface

Policy Management and Compliance

One console handles every SASE policy — application access groups, data loss prevention rules, web filtering categories, firewall rules, and SD-WAN path selection criteria. Administrators define policy once and it applies at every edge POP globally. Real-time SIEM export captures every access decision for audit. Compliance teams review per-user, per-application access patterns against HIPAA, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, and SOC 2 controls through the security module.

Zero-trust architecture aligns with the NIST SP 800-207 framework. Device posture checks evaluate patch level, endpoint detection presence, disk encryption, and jailbreak status. Session risk scoring incorporates geolocation, time-of-day, and impossible-travel detection. Administrators apply step-up authentication for high-risk sessions automatically. Training curricula in training cover policy design for zero-trust deployments.

Security Overview

SASE Components — What Each Delivers

Reference this matrix when mapping SASE capabilities to enterprise requirements and compliance frameworks.

ComponentFunctionDeployment PointPrimary Use CaseCompliance Alignment
SD-WANIntelligent WAN path selectionBranch edge + POPMulti-link branch connectivityPCI DSS, SOC 2
ZTNAPer-application access controlEdge POPRemote access, BYOD, contractorsNIST SP 800-207, FedRAMP
Cloud FirewallStateful egress/ingress filteringEdge POPInternet-bound traffic inspectionPCI DSS, NIST 800-53
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)URL filtering, TLS inspection, malware blockEdge POPWeb browsing protectionHIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS
CASBSaaS visibility, DLP, shadow IT discoveryEdge POP + API to SaaSMicrosoft 365, Salesforce, BoxHIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX
DNS SecurityDNS filtering, tunneling detectionEdge POP + recursiveC2 blocking, phishing preventionNIST 800-53, CISA guidance
RBI (Remote Browser Isolation)Isolated rendering of risky URLsEdge POPUncategorized or risky sitesZero-trust principle
DLPData leak detection on egressInline at POP + SaaS APIPII, PHI, card data controlHIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR mapping

Component mapping references NIST SP 800-207 zero-trust architecture and CISA zero-trust maturity model.

SASE With Private 5G, Slicing, and IoT

Zero-trust policy extends across every access pattern — campus cellular, public 5G slices, and cellular IoT devices all enforce the same rules.

SASE + Private 5G + Network Slicing

Private 5G sessions terminate at the nearest SASE POP where ZTNA authenticates and SWG inspects traffic before forwarding. Network slicing carries SASE policy identity across the radio so a mission-critical slice enforces strict rules while a guest Wi-Fi slice runs consumer-grade filtering. Compliance teams see one unified policy plane across campus and public cellular.

SASE + IoT and Edge Computing

IoT devices route through SASE POPs where cloud firewall rules block command-and-control traffic and SWG inspects outbound connections. Devices never reach corporate networks directly — they reach authorized application endpoints only. Edge computing workloads sit behind SASE policy so edge APIs are accessed only under zero-trust authorization.

SASE Customer Outcomes

Security and network architects share how SASE changed the economics of their remote-access, branch, and compliance posture.

"SASE replaced our legacy VPN concentrator farm plus three separate firewalls, two CASB tools, and an aging proxy appliance. One console, one contract, one policy. Microsoft 365 latency for remote users dropped 55% after cutover."

Michael Torres — CISO, Regional Hospital System

"Our 450-branch retail footprint runs SD-WAN plus SASE from My Verizon Business. Each branch has dual broadband and SASE handles path selection. Network incidents dropped 60% in the first year. PCI audits passed on first review."

Priya Sharma — VP of Retail Technology, National Grocery Chain

"Zero trust was a board-level initiative for three years. SASE finally delivered it operationally. Device posture checks, per-application access, and SIEM-integrated audit trail — the policy engine handles what used to require four different teams stitching tools together."

Captain Laura Benson — Public Safety Communications Director, Metro Fire Department

Start a SASE Engagement With My Verizon Business

SASE rollouts typically begin with remote access migration and expand to branch SD-WAN over the following quarters. Review case studies or complete the Verizon Business Login to access the SASE console and begin policy design.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SASE

Component mix, zero-trust fundamentals, policy management, and integrations.

What is SASE and what does it include?

SASE converges SD-WAN, ZTNA, cloud firewall, SWG, and CASB into one platform delivered from Verizon edge POPs. Traffic terminates near the user instead of hairpinning through headquarters.

How does SASE differ from traditional VPN and firewall?

Traditional VPN forces traffic through central firewalls at HQ. SASE routes to the nearest edge POP where ZTNA authenticates and SWG inspects. Latency drops 40–70%, lateral movement blocked by zero-trust defaults.

What does zero-trust mean in SASE?

No user, device, or session trusted by default. Every access request authenticated, authorized, and logged per application. Aligned with NIST SP 800-207. Device posture evaluated continuously.

How are SASE policies managed?

One console for SD-WAN, ZTNA, firewall, SWG, and CASB. RBAC scopes operators to tenants or policy domains. Real-time SIEM export. Changes propagate globally in under 60 seconds.

How does SASE integrate with Private 5G, network slicing, and IoT?

SASE enforces zero-trust on Private 5G, network slicing, and IoT traffic. Each 5G slice can carry its own SASE policy. IoT traffic routes through SASE before reaching applications.