
Free Checklist: Unified SASE Must-Haves
Discover the key features every Unified SASE solution should have to secure hybrid workforces, adapt to evolving needs, and leverage AI-driven automation. Complete the form to get your free checklist and strengthen your network security strategy.

As organizations embrace hybrid work, expand cloud adoption, and advance toward zero-trust access, modernizing IT infrastructure has become a necessity. Many are moving beyond traditional SD-WAN to unified SASE—a solution that integrates SD-WAN with security service edge (SSE) for comprehensive, cloud-delivered security.
SSE includes critical security services such as Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), secure web gateway (SWG), zerotrust network access (ZTNA), and cloud access security broker (CASB). To fully realize the benefits of unified SASE, organizations should seek a solution that is unified, flexible, and intelligent, ensuring seamless management, adaptable security, and AI-powered automation.
What You’ll Learn
- Why Unified SASE Matters — How integrating SD-WAN with SSE strengthens security and simplifies IT operations.
- The Three Pillars of a Strong Unified SASE — Unified, Flexible, and Intelligent capabilities that deliver consistent protection and adaptability.
- Key Features to Look For — From a single management console and unified agent to AI-powered threat detection and automation.
- Future-Proofing Your Infrastructure — How the right Unified SASE solution supports hybrid workforces, global connectivity, and zero-trust access.
- Fortinet’s Approach — Practical guidance for rapid deployment, simplified licensing, and enhanced digital experience monitoring.
Table of Contents
- Introduction — The rise of Unified SASE in hybrid and cloud-first environments
- Unified Capabilities — Single console, one agent, consolidated data lake
- Flexible Capabilities — Policy enforcement, global POPs, adaptive access
- Intelligent Capabilities — AI-driven security, generative AI assistance, automation
- Additional Must-Haves — Fast onboarding, simplified licensing, universal ZTNA, digital experience monitoring
- Conclusion — Choosing a unified, flexible, and intelligent platform