SASE Uncovered

The Realities of SASE Implementation in 2026

Strategic, technical, and actionable, this is the report your peers are already reading.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

In a world where the perimeter has vanished and threats evolve faster than ever, security leaders are rethinking how they protect their people, data, and infrastructure. Enter Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)—the architectural shift that’s redefining enterprise security and networking.

But what does successful SASE adoption really look like in 2025?

What’s Inside the Report?

Xalient’s latest research dives deep into the state of SASE adoption across global enterprises, offering exclusive insights from CISOs, CTOs, and network architects who are leading the charge. You’ll discover:

  • The top 5 challenges CISOs face when implementing SASE—and how to overcome them
  • Real-world architectures from enterprises that have successfully unified security and networking
  • Data-backed trends on Zero Trust, SD-WAN, SSE, and identity-driven security
  • Expert commentary from Xalient’s technical leaders and industry analysts
  • A maturity model to benchmark your organization’s SASE journey

“SASE is no longer optional. It’s the foundation of a resilient, agile, and secure digital enterprise.“

Dave McGrail

Director of Technology, Xalient

Get real-world insights to drive secure transformation with confidence.

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The Global SASE Report

Based on real-world experience from 700 global IT, network, and security leaders across the UK, USA, Canada, and Benelux.

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The UK SASE Report

Based on real-world experience from 250 IT, network and security leaders across the UK, read the Xalient SASE report.