Dell’Oro Group’s Senior Director of Enterprise Security Networking Research, Mauricio Sanchez, explores the evolution of SASE, from its cloud-native roots to its expansion into AI and data protection. With markets shifting and transparency in focus, the stakes are rising fast. Is SASE ready to secure what’s next?

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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Mauricio Sanchez of Dell’Oro Group:

• How is AI transforming both the functionality and security of SASE platforms?
• Why are enterprises demanding greater transparency from cybersecurity vendors?
• What role does certification play in building trust in cybersecurity solutions?
• Can SASE architectures truly protect modern networks from increasingly sophisticated threats and AI-driven attacks?
• How is SASE evolving beyond its original scope to include AI, data protection, and digital experience management?

Learn More

• Read Mauricio’s latest research report on SASE & SD-WAN.
• Explore our Service Standards for SASE.
• Read the Edge VIEW blog post, Inheriting MEF-Certified SASE: A Strategic Advantage for Service Providers.

About Our Guest

Mauricio Sanchez, Senior Director of Enterprise Security Networking Research, Dell’Oro Group

Mauricio Sanchez joined Dell’Oro Group in 2020 and is responsible for research covering the intersection of enterprise networking and security. While at the firm, Mr. Sanchez built out coverage on emerging technologies related to network security such as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Cloud Workload Security/Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), and Distributed Cloud Networking/Multi-Cloud Networking Software (MNCS). His research and analysis have been widely cited in leading trade and business publications. Furthermore, Mr. Sanchez is a frequent expert judge and invited speaker at industry conferences and events.

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