SASE Assessment: Five Use Cases to Protect, Secure, and Modernize
Security at Work Security (SASE) is often presented as a one-off architectural transformation, but in reality, its adoption is more about a series of targeted decisions. This document presents four common use cases that illustrate how organizations evaluate SASE based on their current priorities, existing infrastructure, and desired level of risk exposure. The first use case describes the transition from traditional VPNs to universal ZTNA as part of a broader reflection on securing user access to private applications in cloud-first environments. The second highlights the need for consistent security for users, web traffic, and SaaS applications to address visibility gaps and policy inconsistencies resulting from fragmented security tools. The third focuses on modernizing branch office connectivity with secure SD-WAN to better support cloud and SaaS traffic while simplifying site-level operations. The final use case brings all these features together, demonstrating how a unified SASE architecture can reduce complexity, streamline deployments, and simplify day-to-day operations. Taken together, these use cases provide a concrete framework for organizations considering SASE and looking to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
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