SECURE ACCESS SERVICE EDGE (SASE)

Integrated network and security. Managed your way.

SASE is an anytime, anywhere unified and secure connectivity experience that streamlines your operations and improves employee productivity across the globe.

SASE = SD-WAN + security for the network you need, and the protection you can’t do without 

SASE elevates your network performance and security, while simplifying overall management, via a single pane of glass portal. Leverage the power and flexibility of an SD-WAN network backbone with unified security solutions.

Benefit from the nation’s first and only cloud-native SASE solution

Defend against malicious web traffic and malware

Protect cloud-based data

Connect your international locations in over 200 countries

Enforce security policies dynamically

Install in 14 days to get your security policies in place rapidly with SASE Express Lane

Core SASE features

Software-Defined Wide-Area Network (SD-WAN)

Optimize application performance, network routing, global connectivity and cloud acceleration

Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Icon

Secure Web Gateway
(SWG)

Safeguard users from malicious traffic and website threats

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) icon

Firewall as a Service
(FWaaS)

Secure all traffic and eliminate on-premises appliances

Additional available capabilities

Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Icon

Data Loss Prevention
(DLP)

Help ensure PCI and HIPAA regulatory compliance while protecting sensitive information

Threat Prevention

Block malicious files and defend against advanced cyberattacks and stop the spread of ransomware

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Managed Extended Detection & Response (MXDR)

Offload the resource-intensive and skill-dependent process of detecting compromised endpoints

End Point Protection (EPP)

Simplify management
of end point security by automatically responding
to events with multiple mitigation actions

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Protect against cloud security risks and regain control of cloud-based apps

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)

Enable users to safely browse uncategorized websites, neutralizing the dangers from malicious content

Security as a Service API (SaaS API)

Provide secure connectivity to sanctioned third-party apps with out-of-band visibility and control

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Zero Trust Network
Access (ZTNA)

Minimize risk from remote users and dynamically enforce security policies

The ultimate SASE buying guide

With the idea of convergence at the forefront, forward-thinking companies are leveraging a new approach to network and data security. Learn more in this guide as it outlines the individual components that can be combined into a cloud-based Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution, explores role-specific concerns and details the purchasing process when implementing SASE.

Get an award-winning experience

Why SASE from Windstream Enterprise?

More than 4,000 enterprises trust us as a market leader in SD-WAN to enhance network resilience and optimize application performance, while accelerating cloud adoption at more than 32,000 of their critical locations.  

Streamline operations and improve employee productivity by integrating network and security with our powerful OfficeSuite UC® collaboration solution. Rely on one managed services partner to deliver it all—backed by white glove support from our dedicated team of technology experts. 


The Windstream Enterprise advantage

Windstream Enterprise offers a wide range of advanced network communications and cloud-based connectivity solutions for businesses and organizations of all sizes, including market-leading SD-WAN, unified communications and network security and compliance services.

Beyond networks and security, our award-winning communications and collaboration solutions, such as OfficeSuite UC®, enable businesses to move their mission-critical interactions to the cloud with increased flexibility, scalability and cost savings. Now all critical functions like unified messaging and video conferencing tools are located in one platform—accessible anytime, anywhere.

Ready to see SASE in action?

Blogs

  • Cybersecurity tips for small businesses: Stay protected and build trust

    Cybersecurity tips for small businesses: Stay protected and build trust

    Cyberthreats are at an all-time high, so effective cybersecurity solutions are essential in complex cloud environments. Organizations should assess their vulnerabilities, use cloud firewalls and partner with cloud security experts for optimal protection.


  • The future of secure remote access: why ZTNA should replace VPNs

    The future of secure remote access: why ZTNA should replace VPNs

    Cyberthreats are at an all-time high, so effective cybersecurity solutions are essential in complex cloud environments. Organizations should assess their vulnerabilities, use cloud firewalls and partner with cloud security experts for optimal protection.


  • 4 ways to ensure robust cybersecurity in a multi-cloud environment

    4 ways to ensure robust cybersecurity in a multi-cloud environment

    Cyberthreats are at an all-time high, so effective cybersecurity solutions are essential in complex cloud environments. Organizations should assess their vulnerabilities, use cloud firewalls and partner with cloud security experts for optimal protection.


  • Transforming legacy architectures: Why SSE is the path to SASE

    Transforming legacy architectures: Why SSE is the path to SASE

    Protecting against escalating cyberthreats requires a sophisticated cybersecurity architecture. Today, SASE is recognized as the most powerful strategy to thwart cyberattacks. Read about the latest enhancements we’ve added to make our solution the most competitive and effective solution in the market.


  • Breaking down communication barriers to improve the customer experience

    Breaking down communication barriers to improve the customer experience

    Communication barriers Scenario A: Your sales personnel are working with a prospective customer, but your communication tools leave a lot to be desired. Travel is restricted due to budget constraints, but you know face-to-face interaction is far more effective than just a phone call. You need video conferencing so you can still provide that personal…