Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture is a cloud-native solution that provides network and security capabilities from a cloud environment.

SASE can be adjusted based on an organisation’s network and security requirements. 

In this interview, Riccardo Galbiati – Chief Technology Officer – Australia & New Zealand at Palo Alto Networks, discusses Palo Alto Networks’ method of implementing zero-trust principles and the need to integrate them into a unified architecture.

Palo Alto Networks uses innovation to provide security teams with the capability to automate tasks and then seek human support where necessary. They also have a technology roadmap for keeping businesses safe from cyber security threats. 

It is important to have a SASE approach and an architecture that can support many use cases. Ensure that the security efficacy is uniform across all use cases. Machine-led triage with fast responses is the future of cyber security. 

Riccardo advises creating real-time machine playbooks to ease the demands on human Security Operations Centre teams, automating such tasks where possible. Break the silos of the network team and the security team, and you break the silos between the technology that delivers. 

 

Key Takeaways: 

  • SASE is not a product. It is an architecture, almost agnostic. It needs to provide capabilities in the network space and in the security space but is delivered from a cloud environment.  
  • Choose one solution to deliver multiple use cases as opposed to a multiple-point solution assembled and plumbed together to deliver a SASE type of architecture. 
  • Zero trust is not a product. It is a strategy. The key principles behind the strategy are identity, context, and inspection. Enforcing least privilege principles and removing implicit trust can be applied to a SASE architecture for the use case of remote users. 
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Matthew Hanley Partner and Executive Manager, Strategic Partner Engagement
Matthew believes that Australia needs systemic and sustainable organisational change, and Technology is where businesses really now compete! He brings over 15+... More

Matthew believes that Australia needs systemic and sustainable organisational change, and Technology is where businesses really now compete!

He brings over 15+ years of international experience, commercial acumen, and business processes that has solidified ADAPT as the premier business community in the market.

As an authentic connector of C-Level executives, board members & educational technology evangelists, Matthew has a real passion for understanding current trends and challenges, while utilizing intelligent and strategic data insights to equip the C-Suite with knowledge and competencies to make better decisions.

Between 2015 to 2018 Matthew led and managed ADAPTs Delegate Advisory Team, constructing one of the most talented advisor business units in Asia Pacific. The team of 14 being responsible for quality, integrity and the execution & delivery of all delegate acquisition and advisory programs for ADAPT. His business unit delivered:

  • 100% Target Delivery Hit on all campaigns 2015 to 2018
  • +423% Growth Increase in private programs from 2015 to 2018
  • +20% Growth Increase in flagship programs from 2017 to 2018
  • While propelling ADAPT through this hot streak, Matthew was also Awarded; Employee of the year 2016.

Matthew sits on ADAPT’s leadership team, leads & mentors with EQ – & believes “Positivity” and “Humour” are two underrated and powerful assets in business and team building.. A book that really influenced Matthew in early life was “Key to Living the Law of Attraction”.

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Riccardo Galbiati CTO at Palo Alto Networks
I have been working in cyber-security for 15+ years, with a career spanning strategic advisory, consulting, systems engineering and pre-sales for various... More

I have been working in cyber-security for 15+ years, with a career spanning strategic advisory, consulting, systems engineering and pre-sales for various vendors and firms around the world.

In my role as CTO at Palo Alto Networks I engage and advise enterprises and government customers on their overall posture and cyber resilience by undertaking strategic conversations with CISOs and executives at round tables and public speaking events.

With extended experience within the Palo Alto Networks portfolio, I focus on simplifying technological requirements and aligning them to true business outcomes, while rationalising product adoption and gaining efficiency.

Within this role, I am also the Zero Trust subject matter expert and evangelist for the Asia and Pacific region, with a mission to dispel all the myths about, and mistakes people make, when it comes to designing and deploying a Zero Trust strategy. My aim is to provide not only a clear understanding of the unique mindset required to approach Zero Trust, but also why Zero Trust is about refocusing cybersecurity strategy with a purpose, instead of adopting expensive tactical solutions that lead to inefficiencies and fragmentation.

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