The stakes of modern cybersecurity are huge, but that doesn’t mean security needs to be complicated. Security service edge (SSE) is the technology foundation needed to tackle risk in hyper-decentralized, hybrid work environments. It delivers secure access, comprehensive cloud-delivered security services, and centralized management for better protection against threats. By converging extensive security capabilities into one solution and applying zero trust principles, Cisco Secure Access is security that’s better for users, easier for IT, and safer for everyone. This IDC Spotlight report covers the capabilities of security service edge technology, how it can improve productivity and user experience, the ways that it solves modern security challenges – and why Cisco Secure Access is the foundation you can build a safe future on.