Two-Thirds of Businesses Are Exploring SASE to Address Hybrid Work Security Challenges

Core Insights - Employees are identified as the primary risk to network security, necessitating the evolution of cybersecurity strategies to align with modern workforce dynamics [1] - The report highlights the increasing complexity of IT models in distributed enterprises, emphasizing the need for secure and seamless connectivity [3] Group 1: Cybersecurity Strategies - A survey conducted by Hughes and Cybersecurity Insiders involved over 400 IT leaders and cybersecurity professionals, focusing on the adoption of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), and Zero Trust frameworks [2] - 63% of respondents utilize a hybrid work model, with 19% fully remote, leading to challenges in ensuring safe connectivity and overall user experience [5] - 38% of respondents have implemented a Zero Trust framework, with an additional 42% planning to do so within the next year, indicating a strategic shift towards enhanced security measures [6] Group 2: Adoption of SASE Solutions - Only 8% of respondents have fully implemented SASE solutions, while 32% are in the process and 31% are evaluating their potential [7] - Remote work is the leading driver for SASE adoption at 45%, followed by cloud security enhancement at 42% and Zero Trust implementation at 40% [8] - Organizations face challenges in integrating SASE with existing infrastructure, with 48% citing integration issues and 44% noting policy management complexity [9] Group 3: Role of Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) - 47% of respondents indicated a lack of in-house expertise as a barrier to implementing innovative security solutions, prompting consideration of MSSPs like Hughes for support [9] - Hughes offers tailored approaches to help organizations streamline the integration of new technologies with legacy systems, addressing the skills gap in cybersecurity [9] Group 4: Importance of Connectivity - Connectivity is deemed essential for successful business operations, with the need for organizations to innovate and collaborate to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses [10]