4 Benefits of SASE For Remote Companies

4 Benefits of SASE For Remote Companies

Chief Information Security Officers worldwide said that the number of cyber-attacks has increased since the surge of global remote work in 2022. Businesses are targeted by more cyber threats than ever before. These same threats are also becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect.

To adapt to telecommuting, organizations had to revamp their infrastructures, integrate versatile cloud-powered components, and add new software. With that, they had to increase the possible points that a hacker can target within their infrastructures.

Regardless, the entire network needs to be protected against a possible cyber attack. This has been a challenge for companies that have built complex cloud-based infrastructures.

The shift to remote work reshaped not only how companies operate but also encouraged many to take cybersecurity more seriously — regardless of the size of a company.

But how do you secure the valuable assets of an organization, its customers, and its employees?

One solution designed to close the gaps in the security for businesses that went remote is Secure Access Service Edge — also known as SASE.

How do both businesses and their employees working from home benefit from this cloud-based platform?

#1 Improved Productivity of Remote Workers

For companies with a global remote workforce, it’s important that their employees can securely, easily, and rapidly access resources within the network.

Painfully slow network access affects both the user experience and the productivity of employees. If they can’t access all the resources they need, it takes longer to complete daily tasks

Since it’s cloud-based, SASE reduces lag that many remote networks would otherwise have when connecting to remote systems and accessing the files they require for work.

Besides being fast, access to the network should also be secure. SASE uses AI to triple-check access policies based on the identity of an employee. As a result, it confirms that the user is genuine and not a threat actor that has stolen credentials.

This facilitates the onboarding process, which is completed with SASE in a more cyber-protected way.

Stronger security means that employees can reach resources more easily — since the company can grant them access via centralized management.

#2 United Platform Reduces Complexity of Security

SASE is a security tool that combines versatile cybersecurity solutions in one place. Each of them is integral for the protection of companies that heavily rely on the cloud. Some of them are:

  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)
  • Advanced Threat Prevention
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Since the capabilities of these tools are united in a single user-friendly platform, this means that the management of the security is less complex.

Security teams that are already understaffed and overworked benefit from this the most. Instead of analyzing findings that are coming from multiple separate tools, they can get a sense of how the security posture holds up from a single dashboard.

Also, they can read a report that showcases potential critical risks for a company and start with the most pressing tasks first.

Besides fully remote companies, the security SASE offers is important for hybrid businesses that allow workers to bring their own devices to work. The BYOD policy comes with its own administrative and security challenges for a company.

The capabilities of SASE, such as ZTNA and multi-factor authentication, form safe access for employees regardless of the device they use to connect to the company’s network.

#3 No Security Gaps For Scaling Companies

SASE makes cyber protection more comprehensive. With it, security teams don’t have to operate with multiple siloed security tools. The solution is also designed to cover the entire attack surface — every part of the network that can be targeted with a cyber attack.

Weaknesses in security that are not discovered in time (before they escalate into incidents) cost companies the most.

Cloud-based infrastructures change in minutes — meaning vulnerabilities can appear at any time. That requires continual monitoring and management of the security posture.

Even within the ever-growing attack surfaces, security teams have to patch up weaknesses as soon as possible.

SASE uses artificial intelligence to streamline processes such as threat hunting and data analysis. This means it can uncover high-risk threats in time as well as alert the teams.

For example, SASE can revoke access for employees that are no longer working in the company and, with it, prevent them from misusing their access or retaliating.

#4 Lower Cost of Security For Companies

Managing infrastructures and their security on-premises has been a major cost for traditional companies. Cloud changed that by offering a more flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solution for companies worldwide.

Having a cloud-powered SASE solution means that you can cut down on the cost of:

  • Overhead management — since you need fewer professionals to manage security
  • Hardware that you would need for on-premise infrastructure
  • Possible data breach recovery

SASE’s focus on data protection and restriction of access also means that companies are protected against possible data leaks.

Data breaches are known to cost companies 4.35 million U.S. dollars on average. Robust security and tools such as a SASE can alert you of possible unauthorized access early. And prevent the high financial and reputational cost of this incident.

Moreover, SASE is based on the pay-as-you-go model. Companies can invest more and more in security as they grow and add more people and software to their infrastructure.

Security Made Simple With SASE

SASE is a cybersecurity solution that operates on the cloud. It was created to seamlessly solve the unique challenges that companies have today — such as data breaches and cloud misconfiguration.

Since it relies on artificial intelligence and combines the functionality of multiple different tools, this unified platform consolidates cybersecurity management in real-time.

As a result, whether you need a more streamlined solution to protect the sensitive data of your employees, faster network access, or want to scale the cloud, SASE can facilitate such processes.

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Online Threat Alerts Security Tips

Pay the safest way

Credit cards are the safest way to pay for online purchases because you can dispute the charges if you never get the goods or services or if the offer was misrepresented. Federal law limits your liability to $50 if someone makes unauthorized charges to your account, and most credit card issuers will remove them completely if you report the problem promptly.

Guard your personal information

In any transaction you conduct, make sure to check with your state or local consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if the seller, charity, company, or organization is credible. Be especially wary if the entity is unfamiliar to you. Always call the number found on a website’s contact information to make sure the number legitimately belongs to the entity you are dealing with.

Be careful of the information you share

Never give out your codes, passwords or personal information, unless you are sure of who you're dealing with

Know who you’re dealing with

Crooks pretending to be from companies you do business with may call or send an email, claiming they need to verify your personal information. Don’t provide your credit card or bank account number unless you are actually paying for something and know who you are sending payment to. Your social security number should not be necessary unless you are applying for credit. Be especially suspicious if someone claiming to be from a company with whom you have an account asks for information that the business already has.

Check your accounts

Regularly check your account transactions and report any suspicious or unauthorised transactions.

Don’t believe promises of easy money

If someone claims that you can earn money with little or no work, get a loan or credit card even if you have bad credit, or make money on an investment with little or no risk, it’s probably a scam. Oftentimes, offers that seem too good to be true, actually are too good to be true.

Do not open email from people you don’t know

If you are unsure whether an email you received is legitimate, try contacting the sender directly via other means. Do not click on any links in an email unless you are sure it is safe.

Think before you click

If an email or text message looks suspicious, don’t open any attachments or click on the links.

Verify urgent requests or unsolicited emails, messages or phone calls before you respond

If you receive a message or a phone call asking for immediate action and don't know the sender, it could be a phishing message.

Be careful with links and new website addresses

Malicious website addresses may appear almost identical to legitimate sites. Scammers often use a slight variation in spelling or logo to lure you. Malicious links can also come from friends whose email has unknowingly been compromised, so be careful.

Secure your personal information

Before providing any personal information, such as your date of birth, Social Security number, account numbers, and passwords, be sure the website is secure.

Stay informed on the latest cyber threats

Keep yourself up to date on current scams by visiting this website daily.

Use Strong Passwords

Strong passwords are critical to online security.

Keep your software up to date and maintain preventative software programs

Keep all of your software applications up to date on your computers and mobile devices. Install software that provides antivirus, firewall, and email filter services.

Update the operating systems on your electronic devices

Make sure your operating systems (OSs) and applications are up to date on all of your electronic devices. Older and unpatched versions of OSs and software are the target of many hacks. Read the CISA security tip on Understanding Patches and Software Updates for more information.

What if You Got Scammed?

Stop Contact With The Scammer

Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.

Secure Your Finances

  • Report potentially compromised bank account, credit or debit card information to your financial institution(s) immediately. They may be able to cancel or reverse fraudulent transactions.
  • Notify the three major credit bureaus. They can add a fraud alert to warn potential credit grantors that you may be a victim of identity theft. You may also want to consider placing a free security freeze on your credit report. Doing so prevents lenders and others from accessing your credit report entirely, which will prevent them from extending credit:

Check Your Computer

If your computer was accessed or otherwise affected by a scam, check to make sure that your anti-virus is up-to-date and running and that your system is free of malware and keylogging software. You may also need to seek the help of a computer repair company. Consider utilizing the Better Business Bureau’s website to find a reputable company.

Change Your Account Passwords

Update your bank, credit card, social media, and email account passwords to try to limit further unauthorized access. Make sure to choose strong passwords when changing account passwords.

Report The Scam

Reporting helps protect others. While agencies can’t always track down perpetrators of crimes against scammers, they can utilize the information gathered to record patterns of abuse which may lead to action being taken against a company or industry.

Report your issue to the following agencies based on the nature of the scam:

  • Local Law Enforcement: Consumers are encouraged to report scams to their local police department or sheriff’s office, especially if you lost money or property or had your identity compromised.
  • Federal Trade Commission: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or use the Online Complaint Assistant to report various types of fraud, including counterfeit checks, lottery or sweepstakes scams, and more.
  • Identitytheft.gov: If someone is using your personal information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund, report it at www.identitytheft.gov. This federal government site will also help you create your Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan based on your situation. Questions can be directed to 877-ID THEFT.

How To Recognize a Phishing Scam

Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.

Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might

  • say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t
  • claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information — there isn’t
  • say you need to confirm some personal or financial information — you don’t
  • include an invoice you don’t recognize — it’s fake
  • want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
  • say you’re eligible to register for a government refund — it’s a scam
  • offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real

About Online Threat Alerts (OTA)

Online Threat Alerts or OTA is an anti-cybercrime community that started in 2012. OTA alerts the public to cyber crimes and other web threats.

By alerting the public, we have prevented a lot of online users from getting scammed or becoming victims of cybercrimes.

With the ever-increasing number of people going online, it important to have a community like OTA that continuously alerts or protects those same people from cyber-criminals, scammers and hackers, who are every day finding new ways of carrying out their malicious activities.

Online users can help by reporting suspicious or malicious messages or websites to OTA. And, if they want to determine if a message or website is a threat or scam, they can use OTA's search engine to search for the website or parts of the message for information.

Help maintain Online Threat Alerts (OTA).

4 Benefits of SASE For Remote Companies