Versa Networks, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), is pleased to announce Versa SASE has been nominated to compete in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program.
What is SASE?
SASE simplifies wide-area networking (WAN) and security by delivering both as a cloud service directly to the source of connection (user, device, branch office, IoT device, edge computing location) rather than the enterprise data center.
Security is based on identity, real-time context and enterprise security and compliance policies. An identity may be attached to anything from a person/user to a device, branch office, cloud service, application, IoT system, or an edge computing location.
SASE is meant to be a simplified WAN and security solution for a mobile, global workplace that relies on cloud applications and data.
(Versa SASE transforms network infrastructure to streamline the transition to multi-cloud and SaaS, dramatically improving security and application performance. Courtesy of Versa Networks and YouTube. Posted on Dec 21, 2020.)
Why Versa SASE?
Versa SASE is the industry’s first solution delivering leading Secure SD-WAN services and private connectivity for employees who are remote or working from home.
These employees can now securely connect to applications in both private and public cloud services.
This new solution is based on the Versa Operating System (VOS™), a comprehensive and advanced next-generation virtual appliance that powers Secure SD-WAN networks on-premises and in the cloud for thousands of customers globally.
With Versa SASE, end users for the first time can leverage a remote access service directly on their end devices that delivers all the benefits of Secure SD-WAN.
This comprises an assured experience with network and application monitoring, all backed by an NSS-recommended integrated security suite.
To protect the enterprise, which now has an expanded threat perimeter with the majority of connections being remote, Versa SASE offers the industry’s widest range of security functions in a Secure SD-WAN solution.
These security functions include stateful firewall, DOS protection, next-generation firewall, IPS, and URL filtering on end users’ client devices connecting privately to company resources hosted in private data centers, the public cloud and Software as a service (SaaS) locations.
(Learn how an enterprise can reduce its operational expenses with industry-leading Versa Secure SD-WAN by Versa SASE. Courtesy of Versa Networks and YouTube. Posted on Jun 4, 2021.)
According to Gartner, the SASE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 42 percent, reaching almost $11 billion, with at least 40 percent of enterprises having SASE adoption strategies in place by 2024.
However, in recent global research it was revealed that more than two thirds (69 percent) of organizations couldn’t correctly define SASE.
In June 2020, Versa secured $84M in Series D Funding to introduce new go-to-market strategies, launch new sales and partner enablement initiatives, and address new markets, and help expand their SASE efforts globally.
“SASE is the fastest growing category in networking and security, and the continued support from our investors is a testament to not only our innovative technology, but to our ethos as a company to deliver secure access and networking solutions to all organizations, from enterprises to SMBs, that address and solve the challenges they face on a day-to-day basis,” explained Kelly Ahuja, CEO of Versa Networks.
“We are the only company that offers a fully integrated SASE solution.”
“We saw the opportunity in the market and have been providing enterprises around the world with a truly modern secure network for five years, so it is exciting that the rest of the industry now recognizes the real value and benefits that SASE can provide.”
“This is a technology that is on course to really take off in the coming year and beyond, and this investment means that we are best placed to be at the helm of that rocket ship as SASE becomes the star in businesses’ security and networking arsenal,” concluded Ahuja.
Businesses require secure, scalable, high-performance access to cloud services as well as corporate resources and business applications, particularly now with an ever greater number of employees working from home.
And today, in a post-COVID world, customers need a cloud-based, scalable solution which will allow their employees to work remotely and securely, while improving users’ application experience and reducing IT costs and complexity.
Versa SASE is a natural extension to Secure SD-WAN and one of several important features where the benefits of Secure SD-WAN can now be extended to end user devices from the cloud.
(Watch how Versa SASE integrates security, networking, SD-WAN, and analytics within a single software operating system delivered via the cloud, on-premises, or as a blended combination of both. Courtesy of Versa Networks and YouTube. Posted on Jun 4, 2021.)
Versa SASE is the first work from home solution that performs application segmentation where applications can be directed to the Internet at the client or a specific cloud gateway, delivering an assured experience for business applications leveraging Versa Secure SD-WAN technology to enable high performance for cloud and on-premises applications.
The solution monitors network degradation and can take action such as packet loss correction, switching to a different gateway, or moving to different WAN connectivity such as WiFi, cellular or wired. As a result, Versa delivers improved application experience and remote worker productivity.
Additionally, the Versa cloud-delivered model makes Versa Secure Access easier to deploy, manage and scale versus other work from home solutions.
Deployment options:
Versa SASE is available via the cloud, on-premises, or as a blended combination of both in a single software stack (VOS™) running in the private cloud, public cloud, or on-premises inside Versa appliances, certified white box appliances, COTS bare-metal provisioning, and MSP-hosted.
Cloud extension:
Versa SASE uses a distributed system of Versa Cloud Gateways across 90+ regions, leverages the Versa Traffic Engineering Protocol connectivity between Versa Cloud Gateways, and is elastically extensible to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Equinix, and Multicloud environments.
Security:
In addition to industry-leading SD-WAN, Routing, Analytics, Multitenancy, and Automation, Versa SASE includes a full suite of security services delivered via the cloud and on-premises including IPsec authentication and encryption; AES 256; IKEv2; stateful and next-generation firewall; ZTNA; SWG; RBI; CASB; NGFW; NGFWaaS; UTM; IDS/IPS; AV; antimalware; content and URL filtering; DPI; HTTP/SSL Proxy; lateral movement detection; contextual policies; application-oriented traffic conditioning; and multitenant segmentation.
(See how Versa Secure Web Gateway (SWG) provides secure Internet access to enterprise sites, home offices, and on-the-go users without compromising performance or end-user experience. Courtesy of Versa Networks and YouTube. Posted on May 5, 2021.)
WAN optimization:
Native support for DIA/DCA Traffic Optimizations for Cloud SaaS sites, TCP Proxy for bookended or single ended deployments, TCP SACK, Window Scaling, Timestamping support, Intelligent TCP Buffer management, TCP Loss Recovery, congestion control algorithms to manage congestion and random traffic loss, Forward Error Correction (FEC), Packet Cloning – De-cloning, Packet Striping across SD-WAN path bundle, MOS Score based Traffic Engineering for Voice flows, DNA assisted Traffic Steering, First packet based traffic steering; Support for third-party WAN optimization on Versa uCPE with automated service chaining.
Free eBook – SASE For Dummies
Learn the business and technical background of SASE including best practices, real-life customer deployments, and the benefits that come with a SASE enabled organization, courtesy of Versa Networks, at https://versa-networks.com/resources/ebooks/sase-for-dummies/.
To Learn More, please visit https://versa-networks.com/ and see https://versa-networks.com/documents/solution-briefs/versa-sase.pdf.
Versa Networks to Compete in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program
American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is today in its Sixth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.
American Security Today is pleased to announce TSA Administrator David Pekoske, will join the organization as a featured speaker at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon, on November 18, 2021 at ISC East in New York City.
“On the heels of an unprecedented global pandemic, continued unrest in our cities and potentially catastrophic cyberattacks on our nations critical infrastructure, the focus of the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon will be on the latest, state-of-the-art innovations that are driving investments in new public security and safety technologies and systems,” said AST Editorial and Managing Director Tammy Waitt.
“As a recognized expert in crisis management, strategic planning, innovation and aviation, surface transportation and maritime security, David Pekoske’s message highlighting his top priorities and challenges for the TSA based on his years of wide-ranging experience will be critical to our attendees internalizing the critical nature of these escalating challenges, and realizing innovative new approaches to meet them.”
The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is proudly sponsored by AMAROK, along with Returning Premier Sponsors ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
Comprehensive List of Categories Include:
| Access Control/ Identification | Personal/Protective Equipment | Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism |
| Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System | Interagency Interdiction Operation | Cloud Computing/Storage Solution |
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| Video Surveillance/VMS | Mobile Technology | Anti-Malware |
| Audio Analytics | Disaster Preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/Infrared Camera | Mass Notification System | Fire & Safety |
| Metal/Weapon Detection | Rescue Operations | Critical Infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | Detection Products | And Many Others! |
| COVID Innovations | And Many Others! |
Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?
With the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of the safety and security industries has realized the need to increase innovations to address the daily growing challenges.
As such AST aims to make sure these firms and professionals are reflected in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, so we’d like to encourage you to submit appropriate categories recommendations and include COVID-19 Frontline Professionals in your Nominations to see that these Professionals, Facilities, and Vendors receive the Recognition they Deserve!
Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
Register for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Luncheon Today
At ISC East 2021 you with the opportunity to interact with a broad array of security industry professionals.
ISC East works closely with other businesses in the security and public safety space to help bring together the Northeast’s largest security trade show each year.
In collaboration with premier sponsor SIA (Security Industry Association) and in partnership with ASIS NYC, ISC East is proud to work with and be supported by various associations, trade publications, charities, and more.
Therefore, the ISC audience of security dealers, installers, integrators, consultants, corporate, government and law enforcement/first responder practitioners will be joined by the ASIS NYC audience of major corporate managerial-through-director-level national and global security executives.
The combination of one-on-one conversations with the industry’s top innovators, integrators and security executives, special events, high-quality education and training, and strong support from industry associations, will allow attendees to learn and evaluate solutions from leading security exhibitors and brands.
Your ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon registration includes complimentary attendee access to ISC East – Thank take advantage of this exclusive luncheon opportunity to take a break from the show – Invite your team, guests, clients and show visitors to a lovely and affordable plated meal event in the heart of New York City, for a fabulous networking opportunity!
Go to https://americansecuritytoday.com/product/awards-luncheon/ to secure your seat or reserve a table.
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Why American Security Today?
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.
American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers eyes throughout the story with cutting edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.
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AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.
Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.
These experts are from Government at the federal, state and local level as well as from private firms allied to government.
AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.
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Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.
To learn more about the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, Check Out the New 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2020 ‘A Year in Review’.
The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of the ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firms products and services, includes video interviews and more.
It is your Go-To source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2020 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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For a complete list of 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, click here.
For more information on All Things American Security Today, and the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
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