Aryaka has launched Unified SASE as a Service 2.0, expanding its platform to address the dual demands of AI-driven workflows and global hybrid workforces. The new release introduces AI>Secure for protecting generative AI applications and Universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for consistent, identity-based access across users, applications, and locations. Together, these capabilities aim to simplify and unify networking and security under a single, as-a-service framework.
According to AvidThink research cited by Aryaka, 35% of enterprises have already converged networking and security, with 60% planning to do so within 18 months. Aryaka’s expanded platform addresses these needs through integrated protection for AI workloads, including prompt-injection defense, content-safety enforcement, and real-time monitoring to eliminate “shadow AI.” The new Universal ZTNA feature replaces fragmented VPN architectures with policy-driven Zero Trust access to any app, from anywhere, across Aryaka’s global Zero Trust WAN.
The 2.0 platform also adds Next-Gen Data Loss Prevention (DLP) using AI-based natural language processing and pattern recognition, enhanced GenAI traffic protection for cloud and SaaS applications, and a redesigned My Aryaka portal for visibility and policy management. Real-time threat intelligence from Aryaka’s in-house research team now directly feeds into detection and response capabilities. Aryaka reports that SASE accounts for over 40% of its revenue, with new bookings growing more than 33% quarter-over-quarter.
• AI>Secure protects against knowledge leakage, shadow AI, and GenAI-specific exploits
• Universal ZTNA delivers unified, posture-based access across users and apps
• Next-Gen DLP leverages AI for contextual data protection and compliance
• Updated My Aryaka enhances operational visibility and policy control
• Threat Research Lab intelligence integrated for proactive threat detection
“Our Unified SASE 2.0 gives enterprises all the tools they need to accelerate their businesses in the age of remote work and GenAI,” said Renuka Nadkarni, Chief Product Officer at Aryaka. “It’s the only truly converged networking and security experience in the industry.”
🌐 Analysis: Aryaka’s Unified SASE 2.0 underscores the industry-wide convergence of security and networking as AI adoption reshapes enterprise IT. Its integrated approach contrasts with multi-vendor SASE architectures from firms like Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and Fortinet, which often require separate orchestration layers. With native AI protections and Zero Trust access spanning the WAN edge, Aryaka is positioning itself as a single-platform alternative for distributed enterprises seeking secure, high-performance connectivity for AI workloads.
