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Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools

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Cato Networks rolls out modular SASE buying, letting customers start with AI Security, SD-WAN, SSE or Universal ZTNA and expand later.
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How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026

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SonicWall overhauls SecureFirst for 2026, shifting to firm-level skills, role-based training and services to boost partners' recurring revenue.
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Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push

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Versa teams with Intel on AI at the edge, debuts a secure enterprise browser and launches inbound SSE to protect internet-facing apps.
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SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO

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SonicWall overhauls its SecureFirst Partner Program and appoints Patrick O'Donnell as CRO to drive partner-led sales and managed services.
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Red Access unveils firewall-native, agentless SSE layer

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Red Access launches firewall-native, agentless SSE layer, promising hours-long rollout and reduced complexity for securing web, SaaS and GenAI use.
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Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor

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AI-native agents could quietly upend endpoint and SASE, eroding incumbents' telemetry moats as control shifts to the AI interaction layer.
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Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency

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Netskope unveils NewEdge AI Fast Path to speed secure enterprise traffic to major AI clouds, cutting latency for chatbots and agents.
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Expereo & Cato unite to simplify global WAN security

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Expereo and Cato Networks join forces to offer multinational firms unified managed connectivity and cloud security via a single provider.
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Fortinet lifts outlook as SASE growth, USD $1bn buyback

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Fortinet lifts share buyback by USD $1 billion after double-digit 2025 revenue and billings growth driven by SASE and security operations.
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Sophos unveils browser-led suite to govern AI & SaaS

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Sophos has launched Workspace Protection, a browser-led suite to simplify securing hybrid work, SaaS access and shadow AI use at scale.
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Netskope & Microsoft boost data security across AI & cloud

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Netskope and Microsoft deepen their partnership with integrations that enhance data security and AI compliance across cloud and enterprise environments.
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Versa & Microsoft enhance SASE with automated SD-WAN integration

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Versa has launched automated integration of its Secure SD-WAN with Microsoft Entra Internet Access, simplifying secure networking for branch offices and enhancing SASE solutions.
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Netskope expands Universal ZTNA for enhanced device security

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Netskope enhances its Universal ZTNA solution with AI-driven policy automation and extended device security for diverse IT and operational technology environments.
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Akamai & Seraphic partner to deliver unified Zero Trust browser security

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Akamai and Seraphic have partnered to integrate secure enterprise browser technology with Zero Trust access, enhancing protection for apps, SaaS, and AI tools.
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Browser flaw exposes passkey authentication to hijacking risk

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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A browser flaw risks hijacking passkey authentication, threatening access to banking, shopping and SaaS accounts despite passkeys' security promise.
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Netskope named leader in SASE & SSE by major industry analysts

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Netskope has been named a leader in SASE and SSE by Gartner and others, scoring highest in key Use Cases and enhancing its unified Netskope One platform.
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Netskope unveils AI Copilot & MCP server to advance zero trust

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Netskope launches AI Copilot and MCP server to enhance zero trust network access and strengthen AI security in the workplace with its updated Netskope One platform.
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Fortinet named SASE leader by Gartner, eyes USD $28.5 billion market

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Fortinet has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms, targeting a USD $28.5 billion market with its unified security solutions.
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Netskope named Leader in Gartner SASE Magic Quadrant again

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Netskope is named Leader again in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Secure Access Service Edge, reflecting its vision and strong execution in cybersecurity.
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Netskope expands Microsoft partnership to boost AI data security

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Netskope expands its partnership with Microsoft to integrate data security across cloud and AI environments, enhancing protection for enterprise users.