Paperback. SSE, SASE, and Zero Trust: Mastering Security Beyond Borders with Next-Gen Edge Technologies is the essential guide for securing the modern, cloud-connected enterprise. Covering the three most influential network security architectures of our time--Secure Services Edge (SSE), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and Zero Trust--this book demystifies how these technologies work, why they matter, and how to implement them effectively. Whether you're modernizing a global enterprise, securing a remote workforce, or preparing for the next evolution of cybersecurity, this comprehensive resource delivers the clarity, strategy, and practical steps needed to build a resilient security foundation. Written for IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and students entering the field, SSE, SASE, and Zero Trust blends foundational knowledge with real-world design patterns, migration frameworks, and best practices. Youll learn how these solutions work individually--and how they combine to form a holistic, future-ready security architecture. If youre looking for a single resource that ties together cloud security, network transformation, and Zero Trust principles, this is the guide youve been waiting for. What You Will Learn The core principles of SSE, SASE, and Zero Trust, explained in clear, practical termsHow these architectures work together to secure modern, cloud-first environmentsProven design patterns and deployment guidance for cloud-delivered securityBest practices for protecting hybrid workforces and distributed networksHow to evaluate vendors, plan migrations, and reduce legacy complexityStrategies to prevent lateral movement and protect data everywherePractical examples, case studies, diagrams, and actionable, real-world guidanceHow to future-proof your security strategy in a rapidly evolving threat landscape Who This Book Is For This book is written for: Cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and architectsNetwork administrators and infrastructure teamsCISOs, IT directors, and technology decision-makersCloud and network architects designing modern environmentsConsultants, integrators, and managed service providersStudents and professionals preparing for or advancing cybersecurity careersAnyone responsible for securing cloud, remote, or hybrid networks Whether youre a seasoned security professional or just beginning to explore modern security frameworks, this book will give you the knowledge and confidence to design scalable, effective, and resilient security solutions. Why This Book Stands Out A Complete View of Modern Security Connects SSE, SASE, and Zero Trust into a single, cohesive frameworknot siloed concepts.Strategic and Hands-On Balances executive-level guidance with practical, technical implementation details.Holistic by Design Integrates identity, networking, cloud security, and Zero Trust into one unified approach.Built for Whats Next Addresses emerging threats and evolving architectures to help you stay ahead of change. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: SSE, SASE, and Zero Trust (Paperback)
Publisher: Pearson Education (US), Boston
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0138344957
ISBN 13: 9780138344955
Binding: Paperback
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SSE, SASE, and Zero Trust: Mastering Security Beyond Borders with Next-Gen Edge Technologies is the essential guide for securing the modern, cloud-connected enterprise. Covering the three most influential network security architectures of our time--Secure Services Edge (SSE), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and Zero Trust--this book demystifies how these technologies work, why they matter, and how to implement them effectively.

Whether you're modernizing a global enterprise, securing a remote workforce, or preparing for the next evolution of cybersecurity, this comprehensive resource delivers the clarity, strategy, and practical steps needed to build a resilient security foundation.

Written for IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and students entering the field, SSE, SASE, and Zero Trust blends foundational knowledge with real-world design patterns, migration frameworks, and best practices. You’ll learn how these solutions work individually--and how they combine to form a holistic, future-ready security architecture.

If you’re looking for a single resource that ties together cloud security, network transformation, and Zero Trust principles, this is the guide you’ve been waiting for.

What You Will Learn

The core principles of SSE, SASE, and Zero Trust, explained in clear, practical terms
How these architectures work together to secure modern, cloud-first environments
Proven design patterns and deployment guidance for cloud-delivered security
Best practices for protecting hybrid workforces and distributed networks
How to evaluate vendors, plan migrations, and reduce legacy complexity
Strategies to prevent lateral movement and protect data everywhere
Practical examples, case studies, diagrams, and actionable, real-world guidance
How to future-proof your security strategy in a rapidly evolving threat landscape

Who This Book Is For

This book is written for:

Cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and architects
Network administrators and infrastructure teams
CISOs, IT directors, and technology decision-makers
Cloud and network architects designing modern environments
Consultants, integrators, and managed service providers
Students and professionals preparing for or advancing cybersecurity careers
Anyone responsible for securing cloud, remote, or hybrid networks

Whether you’re a seasoned security professional or just beginning to explore modern security frameworks, this book will give you the knowledge and confidence to design scalable, effective, and resilient security solutions.

Why This Book Stands Out

A Complete View of Modern Security
Connects SSE, SASE, and Zero Trust into a single, cohesive framework―not siloed concepts.
Strategic and Hands-On
Balances executive-level guidance with practical, technical implementation details.
Holistic by Design
Integrates identity, networking, cloud security, and Zero Trust into one unified approach.
Built for What’s Next
Addresses emerging threats and evolving architectures to help you stay ahead of change.

About the Author

Gustavo Medina, CCIE #51487, is a Senior Solutions Architect who is passionate about helping enterprise customers design and implement secure and scalable architectures. Known for his ability to solve complex problems and connect the dots across technologies, teams, and business requirements, he takes great pride in contributing to the security industry in meaningful and lasting ways. Beyond his customer work, he mentors engineers around the world and enables Cisco partners on emerging technologies. His influence extends across the company through his involvement in reviewing Cisco official certification exams, presenting at Cisco Live, and developing technical content published on cisco.com.

Since joining Cisco in 2009, Gustavo has been recognized as a trusted advisor and respected member of the global security community. Over the course of his career, he has built deep expertise in network security technologies and has served in roles based in Heredia, Costa Rica; Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; and Mexico City, Mexico. He remains committed to excellence, innovation, and advancing the practice of secure network design through clarity, collaboration, and a problem-solving mindset.

Oscar Ramirez, CCIE #68457, is a Senior Solutions Architect with more than 5 years of specialized experience in SASE and more than 15 years in network and security technologies. He excels at bridging business needs with cutting-edge solutions by delivering impactful technical presentations, guiding proof-of-value deployments, and addressing complex pre-sales challenges.

Leveraging industry-leading credentials, including CCIE Security, CISSP, and CCSP, Oscar specializes in competitive positioning and aligning advanced security architectures such as Zero Trust and SD-WAN to customer requirements. His work reflects a commitment to driving innovation, adoption, and measurable business outcomes.

Through close collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, he ensures technical alignment and strategic value for enterprise clients. Passionate about secure cloud connectivity and multi-domain architectures, Oscar actively contributes to shaping security strategies that empower organizations on their digital transformation journey.

Ryan Shoemaker, CCIE #7405, is a Senior Solutions Architect from Chicago, Illinois, with more than 30 years of technical expertise in cybersecurity, networking infrastructure, and cloud integrations. He enjoys helping customers utilize networking technologies to accomplish meaningful goals. Leveraging his CCIE and CISSP certifications, along with his MBA, he has found success in connecting new capabilities with accomplishing his customers’ business goals. Networking is all about connecting, while security is all about protecting, and as such, he has found it critical to implement the right set of capabilities to provide both. He is a passionate content creator who has authored whitepapers, documents, and presentations that he has delivered at different tradeshows throughout his career. He also holds a patent for “Optimizing Application Path Selection for Cloud Apps from a Client.” This book marks his first attempt at authorship of this scale, and he hopes readers enjoy reading it as much as he did in helping write it.

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