Netskope & FIS: Managed SASE for Financial Institutions

Co-authored by Parag Thakore, Chief Product Officer, Netskope SASE; Micahel Kirby II, VP, Head of Managed Cybersecurity & Risk Services at FIS; and Mickey Twyford, Senior Security Engineering Manager, Head of Managed Cybersecurity Services – Gateway Protection at FIS

As financial institutions navigate a rapidly changing landscape shaped by cloud adoption, hybrid work, and rising regulatory demands, securing access to critical applications and data has become more complex–and more essential–than ever. Perimeter-based security models of the past are no longer sufficient to protect today’s distributed financial ecosystems, especially with AI further accelerating the pace of change.

Through many strategic partnerships, Netskope helps financial institutions of all sizes modernize their network and security architectures with a unified, cloud-native, fully managed secure access service edge (SASE) solution. One of our key partners is FIS, and together, Netskope and FIS have seamlessly migrated hundreds of  banking institutions to the Netskope One platform. Through the combination of FIS’s deep networking and security expertise and the power of the Netskope One SASE, customers can modernize connectivity, enable secure access, and manage risks—all while benefiting from 24/7 operational excellence and continuous innovation through fully managed SASE services.

Delivering managed SASE service excellence – Powered by the industry-leading Netskope One platform

The Netskope One SASE solution, with its proven track record across large enterprises and managed service providers (MSPs), has been recognized as a Leader for two consecutive years in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms and as a Leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave™ for SASE Solutions. 

Netskope One SASE converges advanced networking and security capabilities into a single, unified platform. It is built on key components such as Netskope One SD-WAN and SSE, leveraging the patented innovations of the Zero Trust Engine, and all powered by the global NewEdge Network and managed centrally through One Orchestrator, a single, unified console that supports multi-tenancy for easy customer on-boarding further simplifying, policy, visibility, and operations.

FIS brings additional value by deeply understanding each customer’s unique requirements and leveraging Netskope One SASE components to design, integrate, and operate tailored SASE environments. Through its managed services, FIS ensures seamless deployment, rigorous testing, and ongoing support–all while defending businesses, safeguarding critical data, and delivering a consistent, secure user experience anywhere.

Addressing customer use cases to fuel business growth

FIS and Netskope are enabling financial institutions to build modern, smart workplaces and navigate evolving regulatory demands. Critical use cases include the following:

1. Secure web, SaaS, and genAI Access: Consolidates critical security services to enable secure access to web, cloud, and genAI applications for the hybrid workforce through the Netskope One Client. 
2. Branch transformation for the bank of the future: Netskope One SD-WAN delivers fast, secure, and reliable connectivity for any size banks, ATMs, and cloud to streamline operations. 
3. 100% legacy VPN replacement: Accelerates the transition away from traditional VPNs with Netskope One Private Access, which supports all applications, including client-to-server, server-to-client, and bi-directional traffic.

Netskope and FIS partnership – Driving real value for your business

Together, Netskope and FIS deliver fully managed SASE solutions that simplify operations, accelerate time to value, and enable financial institutions to focus on growth and innovation instead of infrastructure complexity and operational burden. Here are three key reasons why FIS’s Managed SASE solution, built on Netskope One SASE, is ideal for powering business growth across financial institutions.

• Access to proven SASE and financial expertise: Through the combined strengths of FIS and Netskope, organizations gain access to skilled experts who deploy Netskope One Client for remote users and Netskope One Gateway appliances for branches, banks and ATMs. By applying Netskope’s SASE best practices and deep domain experience, FIS helps financial institutions meet regulatory compliance requirements, safeguard customer data, and avoid business disruptions.
• Faster deployment and responsive support: Leveraging its partnership with Netskope and extensive experience across industries, FIS enables customers to accelerate implementation timelines and resolve issues more quickly than many in-house IT teams. This operational agility allows institutions to adopt new technologies in a cost-effective manner while focusing on strategic IT goals without getting bogged down by day-to-day challenges.
• Cost efficiency for sustainable IT operations: The managed service model eliminates heavy upfront investments and lowers ongoing management overhead. By adopting FIS’s Managed SASE solution, financial institutions can redirect internal IT resources toward strategic initiatives. The predictable OPEX model also enables smarter financial planning and easier scalability for future growth.

Learn more about the innovative solutions showcased in this Netskope and FIS joint webinar. Additionally, learn how Netskope can accelerate your SASE journey, transform your networks, and elevate your security with the Netskope One platform.