PERSONAL SASE
Connecting you securely from anywhere with enterprise-grade security
Cloudbrink is empowering the "work-from-anywhere" trend with secure, adaptable networking.
WHAT IS PERSONAL SASE?
Gone are the days of office-bound networks. Cloudbrink's Personal SASE solution empowers the "work-from-anywhere" generation with secure, adaptable networking. This industry-first integrates Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) with Internet Security offering:
Simplified Security:
One policy manages all applications, streamlining security for remote users.
Unparalleled Performance:
Enjoy ultra-low latency access from anywhere.
Centralized Visibility:
Gain complete oversight of your network activity.
Complete Zero-Trust Security:
Work confidently with a comprehensive security stack.
Cloudbrink's Personal SASE lets you connect securely from anywhere, replicating the ease of a coffee shop Wi-Fi with enterprise-grade security.
| SASE | Personal SASE |
|---|---|
| Designed for groups of users at the office | Designed for individual users wherever they are – in the office, or at home, or on the road |
| Single point of failure | Removes single points of failure |
| Smaller number of fixed numbers of Points of Presence (PoPs) | Can use 1000’s of software-defined FAST edges instantiated as needed |
| Requires a multi-port SD-WAN router | Makes use of multi-port routers when available but not needed |
| Some single vendor SASE solutions provide a single policy for security and networking | Single unified policy for security and networking for ease of management |
| Some centralized visibility across network (excluding local remote networks), users and apps they access | Built-in digital experience monitoring and centralized visibility across local and mid-mile networks, users and applications they access |
| Complex security access | Secure Internet access with simple-to-use acceptable-use policy enforcement |
| Minor performance enhancements, but limited to mid-mile latency | High-performance enhancements end to end including the access and last-mile networks |
| Complex perimeter firewalls | Built-in deny all firewall with firewalling at the user edge, reducing round trip times to cloud or on-prem firewalls |
| Only fully utilized on-premise | Stays with the user wherever they go – on the road or in the office |
| Inconsistent in-office and remote user experience (security and application performance) | Consistent user experience anywhere irrespective of user location – home, office, coffee-shop, hotel, airport, etc. |
| Hardware appliances or PoPs needed (hampers scalability, flexibility to expand to new geographies, long time to patch) | 100% software-only solution with infinite scale that avoids all challenges of supply-chain, scale, agility, patching and availability |
THE EVOLUTION OF NETWORKING: From Corporate Offices to Coffee Shops with Cloudbrink's Personal SASE
In the bustling world of today's work-from-anywhere workforce, the traditional boundaries of network security and access have been redrawn. The need for a resilient, flexible networking solution that can adapt to the "work from anywhere" ethos has never been more apparent. Enter the era of Personal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), spearheaded by Cloudbrink, aiming to transform how we think about enterprise networking in a landscape where the local coffee shop can double as an office.
The Rise of "Coffee Shop Networking"
The concept of "coffee shop networking" is emblematic of our current work era. It emphasizes the necessity for networking solutions that are as adaptable and seamless as connecting to your favorite coffee shop's Wi-Fi, but with the security posture required for corporate resources. This model is becoming increasingly relevant as remote work and digital nomadism continue to surge in popularity.
Cloudbrink's introduction of the world’s first true Personal SASE solution marks a milestone in this new networking paradigm. According to Cloudbrink’s CEO, Prakash Mana, the evolution towards a "coffee shop networking" model requires lightweight, adaptable networking solutions that replicate the seamless user experience outside traditional office settings, without compromising on security. This vision aligns with Gartner's recognition of the complexities and challenges in deploying traditional SASE architecture, advocating for a more streamlined approach.
Addressing Modern Workforce Needs with Personal SASE
Cloudbrink's Personal SASE solution is a testament to the company's innovative approach to enterprise networking and security. It takes the concept of universal ZTNA a step further. By integrating new Internet Security capabilities with its high-performance Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platform, Cloudbrink addresses the critical needs of the modern "work from anywhere" workforce. The solution boasts ultra-low latency access, a single policy for security and networking, centralized visibility, and a complete zero-trust security stack, among other features. These capabilities ensure users can enjoy secure, high-performance access to applications, whether they're working from a coffee shop, home, or any remote location.
The significance of Cloudbrink's Personal SASE extends beyond just technical specifications. It represents a shift towards per-user consumption-based SaaS services, making it remarkably easy for IT to deploy and manage. This move not only simplifies the user experience but also alleviates the management and licensing overhead associated with traditional SASE products.
The Future of SD-WAN and SASE
The relevance of SD-WAN technology remains intact in this evolving landscape, particularly for enterprises requiring high availability and performance for mission-critical applications. However, as indicated by trends and forecasts, including Gartner’s prediction of SD-WAN growth at a compound annual growth rate of 16.8% through 2027, the future lies in redesigning SD-WAN functionality around the broader security offerings like Personal SASE. (See Gartner “Is SD-WAN Dead?”) Cloudbrink's approach, aligning Personal SD-WAN functionality with its Personal SASE offering, ensures that organizations can leverage the benefits of both technologies in a unified, streamlined solution.
This strategy not only caters to the demand for lighter-weight SaaS SD-WAN functionality suited for remote-only users but also fits perfectly into the “coffee shop networking” model needed for the modern corporate office. By embedding SD-WAN within its Personal SASE framework, Cloudbrink positions itself at the forefront of a significant industry shift, providing a blueprint for the future of distributed networking architecture.
A Secure and Performant Remote Access Solution
The Brink App, FAST Edges, and Cloudbrink's connector software work together to provide a more secure and performant remote access solution than current VPN, SDP, ZTNA or ZTNA 2.0 offerings. The Brink App is powered by AI to overcome local Wi-Fi and broadband network challenges, while FAST Edges are automatically created close to the end user for maximum performance. This provides a high-performance, highly secure end-to-end connection to private apps or data sources.
Cloudbrink's High-Performance ZTNA Three Main Components
The Brink App, installed on end-user devices, leverages the power of AI to overcome any network challenges and guarantees an excellent quality of experience for the end-user, regardless of the network.
Enterprise access points called FAST (Flexible, Autonomous, Smart, Temporary) Edges are automatically created close to the end user enabling Cloudbrink to react rapidly to changes in demand, guaranteeing the highest possible performance. Cloudbrink can automatically scale thousands of FAST Edges. By contrast, traditional vendors typically provide only 100-200 PoPs at most. These edges form a mesh to create the fastest possible route through the cloud on a per-session basis. In contrast, other ZTNA vendors typically provide only 100-200 PoPs at most.
If required, Cloudbrink's connector software can be deployed in the customer's cloud environment or data center to provide a secure end-to-end connection to private apps or data sources.
Cloudbrink's Personal-SASE is a software-only solution that uses pre-emptive and accelerated packet recovery to minimize the impact of network issues. The zero trust network architecture combines packet recovery with FAST edges to minimize latency.
Cloundbrink Zero Trust Architecture
