SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) has gained popularity as organisations seek robust threat protection and secure access in the work-from-anywhere (WFA) era. However, amidst numerous vendors claiming to offer SASE solutions, it is crucial for customers to cut through the marketing noise and find the best solution, particularly in terms of unified management.
The shift to remote work has turned employees into "branch offices of one," working from various locations outside the traditional office.
According to a recent survey commissioned by Fortinet from IDC, 100% of respondents in Hong Kong have a hybrid or fully remote working model, with 64% having at least 20% of their employees working in a hybrid mode. This has led to a surge in managed and unmanaged devices, increasing the complexity and risk of security breaches.
In Hong Kong, 74% of respondents anticipate a more than 100% increase in managed devices over the next two years, while 84% expect unmanaged devices to grow by over 50%. Such growth places a strain on IT security teams already burdened with their responsibilities.
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