Proof over promises—your security depends on it.

Welcome to February’s SASE Insider. This month we’re talking trust—the backbone of every security solution decision. Slick marketing and big vendor claims aren’t cutting it anymore. Businesses need proof their defenses will hold up when it matters. Real trust comes from validation, transparency, and a security platform that actually works in our complex world. When trust is a must, SASE delivers. Read on.?

TL;DR?

• Security solutions need proof, not vendor promises. Best way to know if your security is solid? Independent testing. Cato commissioned Frost & Sullivan to evaluate Cato SASE Cloud Platform using SafeBreach’s breach and attack simulation tool to replicate real-world threats. The results? 100% of external threats blocked, 98% of lateral movement attempts stopped, and 99% of data exfiltration attempts thwarted.??

• Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for networking and security solutions shouldn’t be a black hole of time and resources. They take too long, they’re complex, and often inconclusive—leaving CxOs without real answers. SASE PoCs are totally different. They deliver faster time-to-value, actionable insights, and tie to real business outcomes. Want to know why Cato PoCs have an 80% validation-to-win rate??

• Building. Scaling. Redefining cybersecurity. On Inside the Network podcast, Cato’s CEO shares what drives him, the hard lessons from three decades in cyber, and why platforms, not portfolios are the future. A must-listen for entrepreneurs, security leaders, and IT decision-makers navigating what's next in IT security.?

Snippets?

• Hellcat’s making ransomware easier to buy and harder to recover from. Their RaaS model and double extortion tactics are hellish. If you’re a critical sector like government or energy—they're targeting you.?

• Cato is the first SASE to be PCI 4.0 certified. We've raised the bar in securing customer data and simplifying compliance for enterprises.?

• Leader and Outperformer…again. For the second year in a row, GigaOm recognizes Cato in the 2025 SASE Radar!?

• Cato’s new Global Channel Chief knows the power of partners. Karl Soderlund’s plan? Amplify SASE growth by giving partners more ways to win.?

• Security should be easy to trust, not hard to find. Cato’s new Trust Center gives customers instant access to certs, audit reports, and security policies—making assessments simple.?

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