SASE / SSE

Cybersecurity / Secure Access

SASE / SSE

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and SSE (Security Service Edge) deliver networking and security as a unified cloud service — SD-WAN, secure web gateway, CASB, ZTNA, and firewall, all via a global cloud platform. Replaces stitching together separate point products.

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32
SASE/SSE providers vetted

5-in-1
consolidated security stack

3–4
shortlist candidates

$0
cost for our guidance

When should you be evaluating SASE / SSE?

Rubber Duck has worked extensively with our SASE / SSE providers to understand where they have seen the most success and the biggest ROI for clients adopting the solution. Here is what the data reflects.

  • You’re consolidating SD-WAN, secure web gateway, CASB, and ZTNA into one vendor and one bill
  • Your hybrid workforce needs consistent security whether at HQ, at home, or on the road
  • You’re tired of managing 6+ network and security tools and want a unified policy engine
  • You’re moving from a perimeter-based to identity-based security architecture
  • You need cloud-delivered security (no appliances) for branches, remote workers, and SaaS access

What you actually get with SASE

SASE is an architecture decision before it is a product decision. We model single-vendor and dual-vendor paths against your actual sites and users.

Single- or dual-vendor architecture

Both paths modeled honestly: one unified platform versus best-of-breed SSE over your existing SD-WAN.

ZTNA replacing VPN

Identity-based, least-privilege access wired to your IdP — VPN concentrators retired on a dated plan.

SWG, CASB, and DLP enforcement

Web, SaaS, and data policies enforced at PoPs close to users — latency measured, not assumed.

Branch and remote in one policy

The same security stack for offices, home workers, and travelers — one console, one policy set.

Staged migration plan

User cohorts and site waves with rollback gates — never a flag-day cutover.

Pricing benchmark and redlines

Per-user pricing across 3-4 finalists with module-bundling and term redlines.

1,000+

enterprises on Aryaka’s SASE platform

40+

PoPs on Aryaka’s private backbone

IL2-IL6

DoD certification depth behind Appgate ZTNA

1

console for branch, remote, and cloud policy

Figures as published by the named providers or typical of advisor-led procurements; verify current specifications during evaluation.

Providers delivering SASE/SSE

Every provider below has been vetted for global coverage, feature completeness, and post-sale accountability. Want the three best fits for your environment? That’s one conversation.

9 providers with published profiles shown — every logo links to the partner’s full profile, including products, certifications, and coverage.

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Products & platforms

Deep-dives on the specific platforms our partners deliver in this category.

Aryaka

Single-vendor SASE on a private backbone

  • SD-WAN, FWaaS, SWG, ZTNA, CASB, DLP, and DEM unified on one platform
  • Private backbone with 40+ PoPs for predictable performance
  • Recognized in Gartner Single-Vendor SASE research
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Appgate

ZTNA / SDP for high-security environments

  • Direct-routed ZTNA architecture avoids cloud chokepoints
  • DoD IL2-IL6, FIPS 140-3, and Common Criteria certifications
  • Proven across federal agencies and Fortune 500 deployments
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Coro

Consolidated security for mid-market teams

  • Network, endpoint, email, and data security in one subscription
  • One agent and one dashboard cut tool sprawl
  • Modular pricing sized for lean IT teams
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Proof in the field

Shortlist the right SASE provider in one conversation

32 vetted options, three or four that fit you, zero cost for the guidance. Bring your questions.

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The Process

How your SASE / SSE engagement runs

The same disciplined path every time — so you always know what happens next and who is accountable for it.

1

Day 1

Assess

We map your environment, contracts, and goals. No pitch — an honest read on where you stand and what it should cost.

2

Week 1

Shortlist

You get 3–4 fits from 475 vetted providers, with the reasoning attached — capabilities, pricing leverage, trade-offs.

3

Weeks 2–3

Evaluate

We run the demos, reference checks, and side-by-side pricing benchmarks so your team doesn't have to.

4

Weeks 3–4

Negotiate

Terms, SLAs, and pricing negotiated with portfolio-level leverage — anchored to real market rates, not list price.

5

Ongoing

Manage

We oversee implementation and stay your escalation point for the life of the service, through every renewal.

Typical timeline for mid-market engagements. Complex builds — colocation, dark fiber, custom AI deployments — carry longer evaluation and delivery windows, and we set that expectation on day one.

The Economics

Why source SASE / SSE through Rubber Duck

No retainers, no hourly billing, no markup on your contract. Here is how that works:

Same or better pricing

Your contract is signed directly with the provider at rates we benchmark against comparable deals — you pay the same or less than going direct.

$0 advisory fee

Providers fund our advisory through their partner programs, and every provider compensates us the same way — so recommendations are based on fit, never commission.

One escalation point

After go-live we stay accountable: implementation oversight, billing disputes, outage escalations, and renewal strategy all route through your advisor.

Common Questions

What buyers ask before their first call

Does the guidance really cost nothing?

Yes. Our advisory is supplier-funded: providers pay us through the same partner programs they fund for all technology advisors, and every provider compensates us the same way. You pay the provider directly, at rates we benchmark — the same or less than going direct.

How are you different from a reseller or an MSP?

We don't carry inventory, quotas, or a house brand to protect. A reseller earns more when you buy what they stock; we earn the same regardless of which vetted provider you choose — so the recommendation is driven by fit. Where a managed service is the right answer, we source and oversee it rather than sell you our own.

Do we keep a direct relationship with the provider?

Yes. Your contract, billing, and SLAs sit directly with the provider you select. We sit on your side of that relationship — running the evaluation and negotiation up front, then acting as your escalation point after go-live.

What if we're already under contract?

That's the most common starting point. We benchmark your current rates now, flag billing errors worth disputing immediately, and build the renegotiation plan around your renewal window — including co-terming services so future decisions happen on your schedule, not the vendors'.

How fast do we get to a shortlist?

For most categories you'll have a reasoned shortlist of three or four providers within a week of the first assessment call. Complex infrastructure — colocation, dark fiber, large contact-center builds — takes longer, and we tell you that up front.