SSE Buyer’s Guide for Security Solutions

This document is a buyer's guide focused on Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions, aimed at assisting organizations in selecting the appropriate SSE solution to meet their security needs. It outlines the evolving landscape of digital security, emphasizing the inadequacies of traditional security measures in the face of modern threats and cloud services. The guide details the essential features and capabilities of SSE, which integrates various security functions such as Secure Web Gateway, Next-Gen Firewall, Cloud Access Security Broker, and Data Loss Prevention. It also discusses key considerations for evaluating SSE solutions, including security posture improvement, visibility into network activities, integration capabilities, and total cost of ownership. The document presents a structured approach to assessing SSE solutions, including specific requirements for web and cloud security, Zero Trust access, and platform capabilities. The guide concludes with an appendix that includes a checklist for evaluating SSE features, ensuring organizations can make informed decisions in their security architecture.