The evolution of Security Service Edge (SSE) adoption from 2024 to 2025 shows shifts in enterprise security strategies, cloud adoption, and Zero Trust implementations.
Hybrid work remains a dominant model, with a slight decline in adoption post-pandemic, emphasizing the need for robust SSE solutions for remote work security.
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is key in SSE strategies, with increasing adoption rates highlighting the move away from VPN-based controls.
Accelerated SSE adoption is evident, with 79% planning implementation within 24 months in 2025, showcasing urgency in moving from legacy security models.
Preference for public cloud-based SSE solutions rises to 70% in 2025, reflecting a shift towards scalable, high-performance cloud security architectures.
Challenges persist in security confidence and implementation, with organizations addressing visibility gaps in employee and third-party user access monitoring.
Organizations are reducing reliance on legacy security appliances, aiming to replace VPN concentrators and prioritize cloud-delivered security frameworks.
Increasing emphasis on Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) in SSE solutions highlights the need to ensure user productivity and performance.
Security tool consolidation into unified SSE frameworks continues, with organizations integrating SSE, SWG, CASB, and ZTNA for streamlined security management.
Budget stabilization is noted, with a focus on optimizing spending for SSE initiatives while moving towards single-vendor SASE deployment for simplified management.