What Does SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) Mean?

Secure access service edge (SASE) is a network architecture in which security services are delivered over the internet directly to SD-WAN connections through a private backbone that is managed by the SASE provider.

Techopedia Explains SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)

SASE consolidates cloud-based networking and security services into a single, cloud-native software stack. Access to resources is identity and access (IAM) driven, which means that access can be granted, denied or limited based on user or resource identity and location, not just IP address. SASE builds upon the Zero Trust model to deliver a fully integrated network through all of the core component technologies.