Q: Is Optiv Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) a good alternative to Lumen SASE?

Optiv Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Lumen SASE serve similar Secure Access Service Edge use cases: both are Secure Access Service Edge tools, both cover SASE. Review the feature comparison above to determine which fits your requirements.

Question 1

What is the difference between Optiv Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) vs Lumen SASE?

Accepted Answer

**Optiv Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)**: SASE consulting and managed services for converging network and security. built by Optiv. headquartered in United States. Core capabilities include SASE strategy and implementation consulting, Zero Trust Maturity Assessment, Technology consolidation and rationalization services..

**Lumen SASE**: Managed SASE solution combining SD-WAN, NGFW, and SSE capabilities. built by Lumen Technologies. headquartered in United States. Core capabilities include SD-WAN, Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)..

Both serve the Secure Access Service Edge market but differ in approach, feature depth, and target audience.

Question 2

What features do Optiv Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) vs Lumen SASE offer?

Accepted Answer

**Optiv Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** differentiates with SASE strategy and implementation consulting, Zero Trust Maturity Assessment, Technology consolidation and rationalization services. **Lumen SASE** differentiates with SD-WAN, Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

Question 3

Who makes Optiv Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) vs Lumen SASE?

Accepted Answer

**Optiv Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** is developed by Optiv. **Lumen SASE** is developed by Lumen Technologies. Vendor maturity, funding stage, and team size can be important factors when evaluating long-term viability and support quality.

Question 4

How do Optiv Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) vs Lumen SASE compare on integrations?

Accepted Answer

**Optiv Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** integrates with Check Point, Cisco, Cloudflare, Forcepoint, Fortinet and 3 more. **Lumen SASE** integrates with Fortinet, Versa. Check integration compatibility with your existing security stack before deciding.