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SASE vs SSE: Which Is Best Suited for Your Organization

There are many NSFW instances in which substituting a single letter in a word can make the difference between a person retaining their job and finding themselves scanning career sites for a new position. Luckily, this does not carry over when looking at the difference between SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and SSE (Security Service Edge). Both deliver security, but the two solutions deliver different outcomes, so choosing which is right for your organization is key.

LevelBlue Named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed SSE Services 2025

LevelBlue has been recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed Security Service Edge Services 2025 Vendor Assessment (IDC September 2025). The IDC MarketScape noted that, “Enterprises seeking a managed SSE service with multivendor flexibility and strong MDR integration should consider LevelBlue. Midmarket clients looking for cost-effective managed SSE options may also benefit from LevelBlue's tiered model.”

Beyond the Buzz: Solving Real-World SSE Deployment Challenges

Secure Service Edge (SSE) promises a transformative approach to network security—but many organizations struggle to translate the hype into real-world success. In this 60-minute session, industry leaders Martin Mascarenhas and Dave McGrail from Xalient join Jaye Tillson from HPE Aruba to unpack the realities of SSE deployment. This discussion explores: Presenters: Martin Mascarenhas, EMEA Vendor Partner Director at Xalient; Dave McGrail, Head of Business Consultancy at Xalien, Jaye Tillson, Field CTO at HPE Aruba.

SSE Leader. Again. Why Netskope Keeps Hitting the Mark.

Today we are thrilled to announce that Netskope has once again been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE). This is the fourth year in a row Netskope has been recognized as a Leader, and we have been recognized as a Leader every time since the inaugural 2022 Magic Quadrant for SSE.

Cloudflare named in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge

For the third consecutive year, Gartner has named Cloudflare in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE) report. This analyst evaluation helps security and network leaders make informed choices about their long-term partners in digital transformation. We are excited to share that Cloudflare is one of only nine vendors recognized in this year’s report. You can read more about our position in the report here.

How to Use SSE to Achieve Compliance With Data Security Regulations

By 2028, more than 70% of workloads will be running in the cloud. Being in an always-online, ever-connected environment has a myriad of benefits, but it also brings its own risks. IT leaders and compliance experts must constantly question and re-evaluate their security postures, particularly when it comes to compliance. Violating regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI-DSS can have serious financial and legal implications, not to mention the damage to your reputation.

Assessing Your Readiness for SSE Implementation

Your workforce is remote or hybrid, logging in from their homes, coffee shops, or random public networks, using cloud-based applications. Your data is increasingly being stored in the cloud, accessed from anywhere, traveling to who-knows-where. And your security is lagging behind. More than 90% of organizations have moved assets to the cloud, yet legacy security solutions are too complex and ultimately inadequate to secure the digital transformation.

How SSE Reduces Complexity and Cost for Security Teams

The modern threat landscape is vastly different than it was just a few short years ago. The cloud is no longer a tool running alongside on-premises infrastructure. It’s now the backbone of modern organizations — nine in ten businesses see the cloud as “essential for growth,” according to a Deloitte study. It’s easy to see why, as cloud computing unlocks numerous efficiencies for small to mid-tier organizations looking to compete on a global scale.

The Evolution of SSE and Its Role in Modern Security Architectures

The cybersecurity landscape has shifted dramatically over the last several years. More and more work takes place outside of the office and in the cloud — in fact, experts expect the cloud market to exceed $676 billion in 2024. It’s not hard to see why. With the cloud, organizations gain unprecedented freedom to work how they want, whether that’s in-office, in one or more cloud environments, or in a hybrid of multiple approaches.