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Description
Cato empowers its clients to progressively modernize their wide-area networks (WAN) for a more digital-centric business environment. The Cato SASE Cloud serves as a global, integrated, cloud-native solution that ensures secure and efficient connections across all branches, data centers, personnel, and cloud services. This innovative system can be implemented gradually to either replace or enhance existing legacy network infrastructures and disparate security solutions. The concept of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), which was introduced by Gartner, represents a novel category in enterprise networking. It merges SD-WAN with various network security solutions such as Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) into a cohesive, cloud-based service offering. Historically, network access was handled through isolated point solutions, leading to a fragmented approach that increased complexity and expenses, ultimately hindering IT responsiveness. By adopting SASE, businesses can significantly accelerate the development of new offerings, expedite their market entry, and swiftly adapt to evolving market dynamics and competitive pressures. This transformative approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also positions enterprises to thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Description
Sangfor Athena SASE is a comprehensive, cloud-native Secure Access Service Edge platform designed to deliver secure, fast, and reliable network access for hybrid and distributed workforces. By integrating advanced security capabilities—such as Zero Trust Guard (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)—Athena SASE ensures consistent protection across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments. The platform’s unified management console streamlines network and security operations, cutting down complexity and allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives. Its global backbone and cross-border traffic acceleration capabilities support seamless geographic expansion while ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Athena SASE adapts to modern business needs by enabling secure access from any device or location, boosting workforce productivity. The solution helps organizations reduce total cost of ownership by consolidating multiple networking and security tools into one platform. With features like adaptive authentication and continuous device posture assessment, it balances robust security with a seamless user experience. This makes Athena SASE ideal for businesses embracing cloud adoption and hybrid work models.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Axonius
Yes
Azure Marketplace
Yes
Blink
Yes
Box
No
Covver
Yes
Daylight
Yes
Dropbox
No
Facebook
No
Fuze
Yes
Google Workspace
No
Integrations
Axonius
No
Azure Marketplace
No
Blink
No
Box
Yes
Covver
No
Daylight
No
Dropbox
Yes
Facebook
Yes
Fuze
No
Google Workspace
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Cato Networks
Founded
2015
Country
Israel
Website
www.catonetworks.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Sangfor Technologies
Founded
2000
Country
China
Website
www.sangfor.com/cybersecurity/sangfor-athena-cloud-security/secure-access-service-edge-sase
Product Features
Cloud Security
Antivirus
Yes
Application Security
No
Behavioral Analytics
No
Encryption
No
Endpoint Management
No
Incident Management
No
Intrusion Detection System
Yes
Threat Intelligence
No
Two-Factor Authentication
No
Vulnerability Management
No
Endpoint Protection
Activity Log
No
Antivirus
No
Application Security
No
Behavioral Analytics
No
Device Management
No
Encryption
No
Signature Matching
No
Web Threat Management
No
Whitelisting / Blacklisting
No
IT Management
Capacity Monitoring
No
Compliance Management
No
Event Logs
No
Hardware Inventory
No
IT Budgeting
No
License Management
No
Patch Management
No
Remote Access
Yes
Scheduling
No
Software Inventory
No
User Activity Monitoring
Yes
Network Security
Access Control
No
Analytics / Reporting
No
Compliance Reporting
No
Firewalls
No
Internet Usage Monitoring
No
Intrusion Detection System
No
Threat Response
No
VPN
No
Vulnerability Scanning
No
SD-WAN
Application Delivery Control
No
Centralized Orchestration
No
Dynamic Path Selection
No
Multi-Cloud Management
No
Policy-based Management
No
VPN
No
WAN Optimization
No
Zero-Touch Provisioning
No