Which networking function does a SASE solution provide above and beyond an SSE solution?

A SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution provides networking functions that go beyond the capabilities of an SSE (Security Service Edge) solution. Specifically, a SASE solution integrates:

Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN): SD-WAN enhances network performance and efficiency by dynamically routing traffic across the best available paths. It provides greater flexibility, improved application performance, and reduced costs compared to traditional WAN solutions.

In contrast, SSE focuses on security services like Secure Web Gateway, Cloud Access Security Broker, and Data Loss Prevention, but does not include networking functions such as SD-WAN.

References:

Netskope's documentation on SASE and SSE solutions, highlighting the differences and additional functionalities provided by SASE, including SD-WAN.

Detailed explanation of SD-WAN and its integration into SASE solutions.