What is the relationship between Zero Trust and secure access service edge (SASE)?

Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) models work hand-in-hand to provide comprehensive security by enforcing strict identity verification and authorization regardless of the user’s location or network. In a Zero Trust architecture, every user and device is treated as potentially untrustworthy and must authenticate and be authorized before accessing any resources. SASE, on the other hand, focuses on providing secure and consistent access to resources regardless of the user’s location with the integration of network security functions as a service. By combining Zero Trust principles with SASE models, organizations can ensure that all accesses, connections, and data transmissions are secured and monitored continuously, resulting in enhanced overall security posture and protection against evolving cyber threats.