SASE vs. SSE

SSE (Security Service Edge) is a subset of SASE focused on security services, without the SD-WAN networking component.

SASE vs. SSE

Security Service Edge (SSE) is a term defined by Gartner as a subset of SASE that focuses specifically on the security services: SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and FWaaS. While SASE combines both networking (SD-WAN) and security services, SSE focuses exclusively on the security components.

When to use SSE vs. SASE

SSE is appropriate for organizations that already have an SD-WAN solution and want to add cloud-delivered security. SASE is ideal for organizations looking to converge both networking and security into a single platform.

Components of SSE

SSE includes secure web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker (CASB), zero trust network access (ZTNA), and firewall as a service (FWaaS) — all delivered from the cloud.