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Secure work not traffic - a modern approach to SASE

SASE was built to solve the limits of on-prem security, but it was designed around the network, not the workspace. As work moved into browsers, SaaS apps, and AI tools, the enforcement gap widened. This piece makes the case for a last-mile approach to SASE, where policy runs where work actually happens.

Inside, you'll find:

• Why traditional SASE's network-centric architecture creates performance, visibility, and user experience problems
• How Island's Modern SASE shifts enforcement to the browser and endpoint — without requiring SSL inspection or traffic backhauling
• The full SASE stack Island delivers at the last mile, from ZTNA and SWG to DLP, CASB, and AI protection
• Why AI interactions require enforcement at the point of use, not the network layer
• The business outcomes organizations see when security stops slowing work down

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