In a groundbreaking move, SonicWall has unveiled its latest offering, Cloud Secure Edge (CSE), a suite of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions tailored specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This innovative platform is designed to address the evolving needs of organizations with increasingly remote workforces and those at various stages of cloud migration.
Key Features of Cloud Secure Edge
- **Flexible Solutions**: CSE offers a range of Secure Internet Access (SIA) and Secure Private Access (SPA) options, replacing traditional VPNs with cloud-native solutions.
- **Integration with Existing Infrastructure**: SonicWall is embedding a Private Connector in their Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW) to combine zero trust principles with firewall protection.
- **MSP-Friendly Design**: The platform features multi-tenant management, monthly billing options, and seamless integration with MySonicWall.
- **Regional Compliance**: A new data center in Frankfurt, Germany, helps ease adoption and compliance with frameworks like GDPR.
Tarun Desikan, Executive Vice President of Product Strategy at SonicWall, emphasizes the importance of this release:
"In today's dynamic threat landscape, where remote work and cloud adoption are accelerating, organizations need a flexible security solution that can seamlessly protect users and data across any network environment. CSE takes that experience and adds SonicWall's network security knowledge to launch highly flexible and cost-effective solutions - ensuring that any organization can maintain high-performance connectivity while safeguarding against evolving cyber threats."
Benefits for MSPs and Their Clients
CSE fills a crucial gap in the market by providing a straightforward, scalable ZTNA solution ideal for MSPs serving mid-market and SMB customers. This approach allows organizations to embrace zero trust principles effortlessly, regardless of their size or stage in cloud migration.
SonicWall partner and CEO of Black Mountain, Rama Polefka, shares his perspective:
"We see firsthand the challenges organizations face in securing their increasingly dispersed workforce. Cloud Secure Edge addresses these challenges head-on by providing a comprehensive set of solutions that are not only easy to deploy and manage but also deliver robust security capabilities."
The Future of Network Security
With the launch of CSE, SonicWall is redefining Security Service Edge (SSE) for the SME market. By combining simplicity and robust security features, the company aims to empower organizations to protect their data and resources effectively, regardless of where their workforce operates.
SonicWall CEO and President Bob VanKirk states:
"Cloud Secure Edge is the first step of that delivery, with additional MSP-friendly components of the SSE stack to follow. We are redefining SSE for the SME market by combining simplicity and management with robust security, empowering organizations to embrace zero trust principles effortlessly."
As remote work and cloud adoption continue to accelerate, solutions like CSE will play a crucial role in helping businesses adapt to the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
SonicWall is a cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience, known for its partner-first approach. The company provides real-time protection across cloud, hybrid, and traditional environments, offering purpose-built security solutions for organizations of all sizes. Learn more at www.sonicwall.com.
