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Despite the challenges in establishing a fully formed SASE architecture, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. 

As we’ve discussed in previous articles of this series, by starting with a security service edge (SSE) on ramp, you can help customers build a strategic roadmap and migration plan that leverages their existing assets and enables them to transition to an ideal SASE model over time.

According to Gartner, here are five key steps to ensure that gap is bridged:¹

1. Establish a high-level SASE strategy and roadmap first, as well as goals and use cases. If your client already has an SD-WAN, they may only need SSE capabilities. If they don’t, determine whether they can benefit from SASE now or whether SSE capabilities can be a jumping off point for SASE.
2. After building out goals and requirements, assess your client’s current network and security environment, and the resources they have available, to determine which services they need, the processes to be used, what technologies will be deployed, and the training required.
3. Vet and recommend SASE/SSE vendors to your client. The TD SYNNEX CyberSolv team can help you find the right vendors for your customers if you are ever unsure. Reach out to the team at CyberSolv@tdsynnex.com to learn about your options.  
4. Deploy and test the configuration and make any needed changes – and don’t worry if you do not have the in-house expertise to do this: TD SYNNEX can help you there too. Our business teams offer a variety of managed services that can help you deploy and test your customer’s SSE or SASE solution!
5. Optimize the deployment so it meets customers’ needs. We encourage you to plan touchpoints with your customers for this part, so you can easily be positioned as the “go-to advisor” for their SASE solutions and be able to address any challenges and changes as they arise.
   
   

Finally, always remember that CyberSolv has your back when it comes to SASE and SSE implementations! As a team of dedicated cybersecurity consultants, CyberSolv has the expertise and resources to ensure your client’s SASE and SSE implementations go smoothly. 

For more information on SASE and SSE solutions or to get a more technical overview of this cutting-edge technology offering, contact the CyberSolv team at CyberSolv@tdsynnex.com! 

1. “Market Guide for Zero Trust Network Access,” Gartner.com, G00730534, 02/17/2022.