THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2024

Simplifying Security: Understanding SASE Fundamentals

5:30pm - 8pm CT | Chicago, IL

Event Overview

Join us as we demystify Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and its foundational components, which have significantly transformed the cybersecurity landscape since Gartner first introduced the concept nearly five years ago. This discussion will guide you through the evolution from traditional network security to SASE, offering a clear breakdown of key concepts such as Security Service Edge (SSE), single-vendor SASE, and Unified SASE. As SASE continues to reshape security strategies for enterprises globally, understanding these components is crucial for evaluating and selecting the right solution for your organization amidst the surrounding hype. 

Meet with your peers and discover practical ways to streamline your security strategy and enhance your defenses in today’s complex hybrid work environment. Learn how to leverage SASE to ensure consistent security across distributed locations, secure cloud applications, and robust protection of data in an increasingly dynamic cloud ecosystem. This session will equip you with the insights and strategies needed to adapt to modern security challenges and optimize your security posture effectively.

DISCUSSION POINTS

  • Understand the difference between SSE and SASE and why it matters.

  • Discover the relationship between SSE, SD-WAN and SASE.

  • Understand how SASE fits into a larger Cybersecurity structure.

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Moderator

Erik Hart

CISO

Cushman & Wakefield

Bill Morgan

Vice President, Systems Engineering

Fortinet

Speakers

Join our session for an insightful exploration lead by Bill Morgan, of event sponsor Fortinet, to get answers to the critical differences between SASE offerings.

This session will be:

  • Chatham house rules
  • Peer driven
  • Pitch free

Subject matter expert

Bill Morgan

Vice President, Systems Engineering

Fortinet

Bill Morgan is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience in systems engineering, presales, and technical leadership. Currently, he serves as the Vice President of Systems Engineering at Fortinet, bridging technical and business objectives across all organizational levels to solve complex business challenges using cutting-edge technology. His prior experience includes key engineering positions at Cisco, where he led significant projects like deploying IP Telephony on the International Space Station and supporting the DoD’s next-gen satellite communications network. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Purdue University. Recognized for his leadership, he has received multiple awards, including Cisco’s “Technical Leadership of the Year.”

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Venue

Kinzie Chophouse

400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Underwritten by

Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey.

Rules of Engagement

By taking part in this discussion you agree that:

  • These events follow Chatham House Rule. Nothing shared will be recorded or distributed anywhere online.
  • If for any reason you need to cancel your reservation, we ask you to let us know 48 hours prior to the event commencing so we can open your seat up to someone else.
  • These are interactive discussions, so we ask that all attendees participate in the discussion. If this is a virtual event, we ask all attendees to join via video.

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