Cisco Secure Access

Cisco Secure Access is an enterprise Security Service Edge (SSE) platform engineered to deliver frictionless, zero-trust security for hybrid workforces connecting to cloud applications, the internet, and private corporate resources. As a cornerstone of Cisco's unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) strategy, the platform consolidates multiple security disciplines—including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), and Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS)—into a single, cloud-delivered operational architecture.

Architecturally, Cisco Secure Access routes user traffic through a globally distributed cloud mesh built on resilient Tier 1 infrastructure, ensuring low-latency inspection and optimal user experience. When users access applications, the platform automatically applies contextual zero-trust verification, assessing user identity, device security posture, and application risk before dynamically selecting the optimal access path—seamlessly invoking ZTNA for modern applications or intelligent VPNaaS fallback for complex legacy protocols. The platform features integrated Cisco Talos threat intelligence, advanced data loss prevention (DLP), AI workload security via Cisco AI Defense, and ThousandEyes digital experience monitoring.

Primary enterprise use cases include secure remote access for hybrid employees, unmanaged device and contractor access security, SaaS application governance, internet threat protection, and legacy VPN modernization. Cisco Secure Access delivers consistent, cloud-delivered security that simplifies IT management while protecting enterprise data.