BYOS vs. SASE

A comparison between BYOS and SASE.

Why is BYOS better than a SASE?

• SASE depends on (and is controlled by) the OS.
• By the time SASE engages, the attack is already inside the endpoint.
• SASE is not quite compatible with legacy and unmanaged devices.
• SASE will stop some endpoint attacks successfully, but they will still be fooled by network attacks.
• SASE is heavily dependent on the cloud, while BYOS provides decentralized protection.

What can SASE do that BYOS can't?

• Save you money on hardware.
• Provide protection on the application layer (phishing, malware, DLP) although it will be heavy on resource consumption and depend on the end-user's device reaching the cloud.