Since 2019, organizations have been giving their traditional network and security setups a much needed makeover with secure access service edge (SASE) or security service edge (SSE). Recently, we've seen a growing trend of early adopters partnering with WWT to reassess their designs, with some even contemplating a switch to a completely new SASE or SSE vendor. So, what's driving this shift?

This fourth article in the 5-part series compares platforms and point solutions through the perspectives of executives, consultants and engineers. It highlights their priorities, objections and ways to overcome challenges, offering insight into how different roles contribute to finding the right balance between simplicity, flexibility and long-term cybersecurity success.