Cyber threats lurk everywhere and with technology shifting like the wind across open fields, businesses need more than just traditional security, they need a steadfast strategy to vigilantly safeguard their data.
Enter SASE: the Secure Access Service Edge architecture, designed not just to defend, but to lead. Yet many mid-sized enterprises still haven’t adopted SASE – which begs the question… why?
Maybe it’s because they’re not SASE savvy and don’t know the [broad range of benefits] that SASE delivers. Or maybe it’s because convincing decision-makers that the cost of strengthening their cybersecurity is notoriously difficult… Not with us.
The need for a new path
Ten years ago, the security landscape was simpler. Businesses built a big, strong perimeter fence and trusted it to keep the wolves at bay. But today’s networks are different.
Remote work, SaaS adoption, multi-cloud strategies, and globally distributed teams have stretched traditional models beyond the limits of last-gen physical firewalls – the old fences are riddled with holes.
And predators have grown smarter – cyber attacks are more advanced, phishing attacks are even more convincing, and AI is making the job even easier for those hunting for your data.
Some see this as fear-mongering; the boy who cried wolf. No wonder 61% of enterprises now require a formal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis before approving new security investments. Leaders are right to ask: “What’s the real business value of SASE?”
As SASE experts, we know the real risks, which is why we prove our concerns with cold, hard facts, standing as your Security Shepherd to enable your investors justify their SASE spend with clear, quantative benefits and ensuring the whole flock moves safely forward.
So, let’s take a closer look at why SASE isn’t just a defensive tool, but a cost-effective solution that provides a measurable strategic advantage.
SASE Secures your traffic
The risk of suffering a cyber attack isn’t just ‘a hypothetical’. Sadly, it’s highly likely.
According to the UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024, 50% of UK businesses reported experiencing a cyber security breach or attack within the last 12 months. The situation is even more concerning for medium-sized businesses, where the figure rises to 70%.
These breaches are not minor incidents either. They threaten the loss of sensitive customer data, operational uptime, and brand trust, which means it’s not just the flock that’s at stake – it’s the entire farm!
The tangible ROI of SASE
SASE doesn’t just provide better security; it transforms how businesses operate, delivering an even wider range of tangible returns:
Cost optimisation
SASE deployments typically deliver operational savings compared to traditional networking and security setups in the UK by amalgamating separate services into one platform.
By consolidating firewalls, VPNs, secure web gateways, and CASB under a single cloud-native service, businesses save on hardware, licensing, maintenance, and management overheads.
Operational efficiency
Fewer vendors, fewer integration headaches, faster troubleshooting – what’s not to like?
SASE simplifies your IT stack significantly, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives that deliver growth, rather than wasting time patching gaps in fences that are rotten to the core.
Future-proof agility
As business needs shift; whether opening new sites, embracing hybrid work, or migrating to new cloud services, SASE can scale with you.
As a cloud-delivered platform, new sites can be secured in a couple of clicks, policies can be tweaked instantly, and new patches can be pushed to all devices without costly upgrades or delays.
Stronger compliance posture
By design, SASE improves visibility and control over data movement, with all network information accessible through a single pane of glass.
Not only does this enable easier GDPR compliance, ISO accreditation, and adherence to industry-specific regulations but it will also give your IT team the information they need to suggest new policies to further protect the business.
SASE as a business enabler
Where once security was seen as a ‘nice-to-have’, SASE reframes it as a growth enabler. Picture your business like a flock moving across new, fertile lands…
Without guidance, you risk wandering into danger; compliance breaches, data loss, reputational harm. But with SASE acting as your watchful shepherd, you carve a safe, efficient path to greener pastures; transformative digital initiatives, secure hybrid working, and seamless, scalable security that helps decision makers rest easy.
In real-world UK deployments, organisations have reported:
- 25% faster branch rollout times
- 19% increase in IT team productivity
- 22% improvement in network reliability
With numbers like these, SASE isn’t just a smart choice, it’s the right choice.
Why Digital Space?
We understand that modern businesses need more than just technology; they need a trusted partner. A Security Sheperd, if you will.
Our end-to-end SASE solutions are carefully tailored to each organisation’s unique landscape, blending advanced threat protection with operational simplicity.
As your Security Shepherd, we:
- Conduct full TCO and ROI analyses to justify investment
- Design agile, cloud-native architectures to future-proof your business
- Deliver best-in-class managed services for seamless day-to-day operations
- Provide ongoing threat intelligence to adapt your strategy as the landscape evolves
We protect your flock from unseen predators, guide you past hidden dangers, and help you scale faster towards your digital goals. So, ask yourself, are you ready to see just how much greener the grass is on the other side.
