Embracing SASE Accreditation: Elevating Enterprise Skills for a New Network and Cybersecurity Era

Introduction

In an era of rapid digital transformation, where remote work, cloud adoption, and IoT proliferation are reshaping the modern enterprise landscape, the need for a robust and flexible network infrastructure has become paramount. Enter secure access service edge, or SASE, a revolutionary approach that seamlessly integrates network and security functions to meet the demands of the modern business environment. As technology continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever for IT professionals to uplevel their skills on SASE to support their organizations. In this blog, we will explore why now is the time to uplevel your SASE knowledge in preparation for this paradigm shift that is shaping the future of network and cybersecurity.

By 2025, 80% of enterprises will have adopted a strategy to unify web, cloud services and private application access using a SASE/SSE architecture, up from 20% in 2021.*

What is SASE Accreditation?

The SASE Accreditation program is for network security professionals who want to uplevel their SASE knowledge and expertise. Our newly launched on-demand SASE Accreditation course offers a personalized learning experience with a self-paced format that accommodates for your busy schedule. The course is conducted in lecture style and does not require access to any specific software or systems.

The SASE Accreditation program reviews the components and benefits of a SASE architecture, and was designed to deepen your understanding of SASE, its key components, and the outcomes it aims to deliver. 

So, what does the SASE Accreditation include?

• 14 Learning Modules: A set of concise, yet comprehensive videos that walk you through the nuances of SASE.
• Quizzes: Interactive quizzes to test your knowledge along the way. 
• Technical Labs: SE labs provide hands-on experience implementing SASE architecture, resulting in better understanding and preparation for real-world scenarios. 
• 30-Question Exam: Conclude the accreditation with an exam to certify your proficiency so you can put theory into practice.

By completing the SASE Accreditation program, you can gain critical knowledge in cybersecurity, access to online resources, and a competitive edge in the industry. Getting SASE Accredited can enhance your credibility both within the organization and with clients or customers. Additionally, the certification is eligible for 4 hours of CPE credits, and you can showcase your certificate of achievement on LinkedIn with a SASE badge. 

Conclusion

Embracing SASE is crucial to building a secure, agile, and future-proofed network infrastructure. By upleveling your skills and understanding the intricacies of SASE, IT professionals can play a pivotal role in shaping their organizations’ success in this new era of network and cybersecurity. The time to embrace SASE is now—it’s the most important network and cybersecurity shift in a generation. Uplevel your SASE knowledge and register for our free SASE Accreditation course today.

*source Gartner: 2022 Strategic Roadmap for SASE Convergence – Netskope