Proofpoint

Montenegro said Proofpoint is among specialist SSE-centric vendors that have significant SASE/SSE offerings.

“The fundamental need for adaptable networking capabilities with integrated security hasn’t changed,” said S&P Global’s Eric Hanselman. “Priorities have shifted from the urgency of pandemic-driven VPN and remote working, to a formalization of hybrid working support. That’s meant that deeper support of SaaS-based office productivity applications is now mandatory. The ability to blend SSE and SASE functionality to secure both remote and on-premises workers has become a critical differentiator.”