Gartner Published the Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE Report: Technology Leaders and Key Market Trends

Network and Security Convergence in the Gartner Report

Analytic agency Gartner has published its latest Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE report, evaluating key market players in unified network infrastructure and security solutions. The Single-Vendor SASE concept involves delivering converged services — including Secure SD-WAN, Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) — from a single vendor within a single console and management model.

Consolidating network functions and security services around a single vendor reduces administration complexity and significantly minimizes the attack surface in hybrid infrastructures.

Comparative Analysis of Vendor Architectures

Each vendor offers a unique approach to implementing SASE architecture depending on the customer's existing infrastructure and data protection requirements.

Fortinet Approach (FortiSASE)

• Operating System: Built on a single FortiOS OS.
• Centralization: Single management console and a unified agent for all components.
• Integration: Tight, seamless coupling of Secure SD-WAN and SSE cloud services.

Forcepoint Approach (Forcepoint ONE SASE)

• Data Protection: Focus on advanced DLP control and secure access to SaaS applications.
• Convergence: Integration of cloud-native security platforms with FlexEdge hardware solutions.
• Application: High efficiency in scenarios with flexible Zero Trust policies.

Cisco Approach (Cisco Secure Connect)

• Scalability: Built on Meraki MX infrastructure and Cisco cloud services.
• Threat Intelligence: Direct integration with the Cisco Talos analytics and threat ecosystem.
• Ecosystem: Optimal choice for customers with an established Cisco network fabric.

Expert Support from Softprom

Choosing the optimal SASE solution depends on current IT infrastructure maturity, performance requirements, and cloud migration strategy. Contact the specialists at Softprom — an official distributor of Fortinet, Forcepoint, and Cisco solutions — to conduct an audit and select the best architecture for your business goals.