Explore the Future of Network Security: SASE and NaaS Take Center Stage at MEF's Global Networking-as-a-Service Event -- Security Today

Explore the Future of Network Security: SASE and NaaS Take Center Stage at MEF's Global Networking-as-a-Service Event

By Kevin Vachon
Sep 11, 2023

MEF's Global Network-as-a-Service Event (GNE), is happening Oct. 2-4 in Dallas and highlights how secure access service edge (SASE) and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) come together to enhance the security of corporate networks.

Presented by MEF, a global industry association of network, cloud, security and technology providers working to accelerate enterprise digital transformation, GNE will gather top executives from the emerging NaaS ecosystem to discuss cutting-edge advancements in secure NaaS for enterprises.

The program will deliver executive perspectives in key SASE and NaaS-related topics:

NaaS Opportunities & Challenges
Evolution of Secure NaaS Services, Bundles and Consumption Models
The Role of SD-WAN and SASE in Secure NaaS
MEF's New SASE Certification & What It Means to Enterprises
Using Standards-based APIs to Integrate SASE Vendors into a Global NaaS Ecosystem

Access the GNE agenda here.

Why Attend?

Hear the latest NaaS and SASE requirements from prominent enterprises.
Engage with a unique global gathering of executives driving next-gen, secure NaaS offerings.
Learn about cybersecurity vendor and service provider partnerships for NaaS.
Gain the inside track on how standards-based APIs are enabling NaaS automation.
See NaaS solutions in action at MEF’s Innovation Stations.

Visit GNE to register or for more information.

About the Author

Kevin Vachon is the Chief Operating Officer at MEF.

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