SB Technology with Cato Networks to begin handling and operational support for Cato SASE Cloud

SB Technology Corp. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President ＆ CEO: Shinichi Ata; hereinafter SBT) will begin handling "Cato SASE Cloud," a cloud service that integrates network and security functions provided by Cato Networks Ltd. (Head office: Tel Aviv, Israel; CEO: Shlomo Kramer; hereinafter "Cato Networks"), as well as providing operational support for Cato SASE Cloud, as a new addition to its security service product lineup.
When it comes to operational support for Cato SASE Cloud, SBT engineers with extensive knowledge of Cato SASE Cloud will assist with fast and smooth implementation and operation, from configuration of various SASE components, including network SD-WAN, to operation including system monitoring after implementation.

■Background

In recent years, work style reform and digital transformation have led to the widespread use of work styles and cloud services that allow access to information assets from both inside and outside the company. At the same time, many companies are implementing stronger security measures by introducing multiple security services to counter cyber attacks that are becoming more sophisticated every year. In this environment, SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), which can integrate and manage all network security, has appeared several years ago, due to the hassle of managing products from multiple manufacturers and the shortage of personnel due to the high level of expertise required for security. Among these, Cato SASE Cloud has attracted a lot of attention due to its high scalability that allows for gradual introduction, its ease of operation with an intuitive user interface, and the realization of a safe and high-speed private communication environment and its ease of introduction.

SBT has been expanding its lineup of security services to meet customer needs. We have now started handling products from Cato Networks, a leading SASE company, and will also begin providing operational support for Cato SASE Cloud.

■ About Cato SASE Cloud Operational Support

SBT engineers who are familiar with Cato SASE Cloud will perform configuration work according to the customer's security environment for major product functions such as SBT-WAN, a wide-area network between bases, ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access), SWG (Secure Web Gateway)/FWaaS (Firewall as a Service), and Threat Prevention, which comprehensively covers various threats. Furthermore, our Network Operations Center (NOC) constantly monitors the system and notifies you of fault information, allowing you to quickly and smoothly complete the setup work at the time of installation to the work related to operation, while contributing to the recent shortage of security personnel and the efficiency of the work of security personnel in charge of operation. In addition, we offer monthly report creation and regular report meetings as paid options.

About Cato SASE Cloud

About NOZ SecOps
This operational support will be provided by "NOZ SecOps," a service outsourcing service specializing in security products.
Please see here for the detail.
https://www.softbanktech.co.jp/service/list/noz-secops

■ Launch

August 7, 2024

■About the future

We plan to add Cato SASE Cloud to the list of products covered by the Managed Security Service (MSS) offered by SBT 's Security Monitoring Center (SBT-SOC). By utilizing advanced analysis and extensive know-how by security analysts, we will provide consistent security services from monitoring to operations, helping to improve our customers' security environments.

■Comment from Cate Networks Ltd.

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“To address the challenges of the digital business, IT leaders need an agile, reliable, and secure global infrastructure without compromising the user experience. The Cato SASE Cloud Platform delivers on that promise. We are excited to be partnering with SB Technology to bring Cato to enterprises within Japan and throughout the region,” says Graham Pearson, vice president of sales for APJ at Cato Networks.

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"To address digital business challenges, IT leaders need an agile, reliable and secure global infrastructure without compromising user experience. The Cato SASE Cloud Platform delivers on that promise, and we're excited to partner with SB Technology to bring Cato to enterprises in Japan and across the region," said Graham Pearson, vice president of APJ sales at Cato Networks.

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