> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.colt.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.colt.net/datasheets/security/secure-service-edge-sse.md). # Secure Service Edge (SSE) #### Helping organisations secure users, data and applications in a cloud-first world ### WHY DO ORGANISATIONS NEED SECURE SERVICE EDGE (SSE)? The way organisations consume technology has fundamentally changed. Applications are increasingly delivered through SaaS platforms and using cloud environments. Employees work from offices, homes and anywhere in between. Traditional network security architectures were designed around a corporate perimeter that no longer exists. Secure Service Edge and ZTNA addresses these challenges by moving security closer to users, helping to develop a zero-trust approach to applications and data. ### WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES WITH TRADITIONAL SECURITY APPROACHES? Traditional security approaches evolve over time, leaving a mix of legacy products and unknowns. This creates operational complexity, and increases management overheads, whilst making it difficult to maintain consistent security policies. Common challenges include limited visibility of SaaS usage, complex remote access solutions, inconsistent policy enforcement, rising infrastructure costs and increasing cybersecurity risk. STAT FROM COST OF COMPLEXITY ### WHY COLT SECURE SERVICE EDGE? Colt combines consulting expertise, managed services and leading SSE technologies to help organisations accelerate security transformation whilst reducing risk and operational complexity. Our SSE solution protects users, applications and data through a unified cloud-delivered security platform that follows users wherever they work. The platform can integrate with a variety of SD WAN technologies and partners to create a broader SASE solution aligned to business requirements. We draw on expertise and technologies from specialist security partners to ensure we offer our customers the right SSE for their requirements, including Zscaler, Fortinet, Netskope and Versa. ### HOW COLT SECURE SERVICE EDGE HELPS Colt Secure Service Edge consolidates multiple security technologies into a unified cloud-delivered framework, enabling organisations to secure users, devices, applications and data regardless of location. Rather than routing traffic through multiple independent security controls, SSE applies security inspection, access control and policy enforcement through a common architecture that operates closer to users and applications. \ \ **Zero Trust Access Control:** Access decisions can be based on identity, device posture, risk score, location and application sensitivity. Users receive access only to authorised resources, reducing attack surface and limiting lateral movement. \ \ **Secure Internet and SaaS Access:** Internet and SaaS traffic is inspected for malware, phishing attempts, shadow IT activity, data exfiltration and policy violations without relying on traditional backhaul architectures. \ \ **Cloud Application Visibility and Control:** Application discovery, SaaS risk assessment, user activity monitoring and cloud governance capabilities provide greater visibility and control of cloud environments. \ \ **Advanced Data Protection:** DLP capabilities inspect content in motion and can trigger actions including blocking, encryption, quarantine, alerting and logging. \ \ **Integrated Threat Protection:** Combines malware inspection, sandboxing, behavioural analysis, threat intelligence and advanced detection techniques to reduce cyber risk. \ \ **Consistent Security Everywhere:** Policies follow users whether they connect from corporate offices, branch locations, home offices or mobile environments. \ \ **Managed Service Delivery:** Colt provides consultancy services that can assist through design, onboarding, policy implementation, service monitoring, reporting, incident management and ongoing optimisation. ### HOW COLT DELIVERS SECURE SERVICE EDGE To deliver SSE, Colt works alongside your business to architect and install the best-fit for your business needs and security profile. **Discovery:** Assessment of users, applications, compliance requirements and business objectives. \ \ **Design:** Development of target architecture, policy models and integration requirements. \ \ **Deployment:** Configuration, onboarding, testing and migration activities. \ \ **Ongoing Management:** Monitoring, incident management, reporting, vendor engagement, change management and service assurance through Colt's managed service framework. This includes managed security services working alongside Colt’s security partners. **Optimisation** Ongoing review of services, utilisation and efficacy to ensure the solution is delivering what you expect and need to keep your business secure. ### SUPPORTING ZERO TRUST AND NIST CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK INITIATIVES **Identify:** Improve visibility of users, devices, applications and cloud services, including shadow IT discovery. \ \ **Protect:** Enforce Zero Trust policies, secure internet access, protect sensitive information and apply consistent controls. \ \ **Detect:** Monitor activity, identify anomalous behaviour and detect advanced cyber threats. \ \ **Respond:** Support security operations through alerting, reporting and rapid policy enforcement. \ \ **Recover:** Improve cyber resilience through cloud-delivered security controls and reduced dependence on legacy architectures. ### BENEFITS AT A GLANCE SSE enables you to secure users wherever they work. It protects access to SaaS, cloud and private applications. Our SSE enables you to reduce the attack surface through Zero Trust principles. Businesses can improve visibility, support compliance initiatives, strengthen data protection, simplify operations and enhance user experience. Typical Customer Outcomes * Improved security posture * Modernised remote access architectures * Improved cloud visibility * Strengthened compliance * Simplified operations * Greater support for hybrid working and multi-location strategies * Creating a foundation for broader SASE transformation ### SECURITY EXPERTISE BACKED BY CONSULTING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Boxes and wires alone can’t secure at business. Colt's consulting, professional services and managed security teams bring expertise, real-world experience and human intelligence that can support organisations throughout every stage of their security transformation journey. \ \ Services can include: * security strategy workshops, * SSE and SASE assessments * Zero Trust adoption planning * NIST Cybersecurity Framework alignment reviews * security architecture assessment * cloud security transformation programmes * compliance initiatives, * migration services * operational maturity assessments. All of which can help you ensure that SSE operates as part of an effective wider security strategy or implementation. ### QUESTIONS? LET'S TALK Whether you are looking to replace legacy VPN infrastructure, improve cloud security visibility, strengthen data protection controls or build a roadmap towards Zero Trust and SASE, Colt can help. \ \ Our security consultants, solution architects and managed service specialists can assess your current environment, identify opportunities for improvement and design a Secure Service Edge solution aligned to your business, risk and compliance objectives. \ \ For more information, please contact your Colt Account Manager or visit [www.colt.net](https://www.colt.net) to arrange a discussion.