Cato

Cato SASE Cloud combines SD-WAN, security, global backbone and remote access into a single, cloud-native service. This platform is designed to provide a unified and scalable solution for organizations seeking to secure and optimize their network access. Cato has been recognized as a Leader in the Forrester WAVE: Zero Trust Edge Solutions and a Growth and Innovation Leader in SASE by industry analysts.

Cato builds a cloud-native architecture with a converged software stack, global cloud distribution and unified policy and data management. This simplifies the complexity, risk and cost of traditional network security solutions. Autonomous AI-driven operations continuously optimize security posture, service continuity and scalability to minimize IT grunt work and increase agility.

Some of the key features include:

• Connect: A global private backbone with 80+ PoPs and 99.999% uptime, offering full inspection and optimization of multi-gig traffic streams, and 360-degree visibility and control for all traffic. This is expanded through on-ramps like Cato SD-WAN devices for physical sites, the Cato ZTNA/EPP client for endpoints, and Cross Connect and virtual SD-WAN for cloud data centers.
• Protect: A fully converged and cloud-native suite of threat prevention and data protection capabilities applied to all traffic, including the Internet, WAN and cloud.
• Detect: Automated AI/ML models running on an open data lake for threat hunting and network incidents detection, using a combination of Cato-generated and third-party feeds.
• Run: A single pane of glass management application for configuring policies, monitoring analytics and troubleshooting, and a single API for data extraction and integration with third-party systems.

Cato is particularly well-suited for organizations undergoing network and security transformations, such as MPLS to SD-WAN migration, global access optimization, and hybrid cloud integration. It also addresses security requirements for hybrid workforces, direct internet access, application and data access, and incident detection and response.

The advantages of Cato include:

• Consistent protection: Offers the full suite of security capabilities globally, enforcing a consistent policy on all users, locations and applications.
• Timely incident detection: AI/ML-based anomaly detection engines produce clear incident stories for faster incident response.
• Reduced grunt work: Autonomous operations take away routine tasks, allowing IT to focus on business initiatives.
• Effortless security expansion: Adapt and deliver new capabilities without adding more resources.
• Cost optimization: Fund SASE transformation with legacy budget.
• Strategic execution: Address multiple digital transformation initiatives, such as hybrid workforce and geo expansion.

Cato is well-suited for organizations looking to simplify and consolidate their network security infrastructure, improving their overall security posture and reducing costs. With over 2000 happy SASE customers, Cato has proven its ability to support a broad range of use cases and industries.

Published on July 1, 2024