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Welcome to the July edition of the Versa newsletter! Help yourself below to the latest SASE insights and happenings, including a crop of new analyst reports: the 2025 Gartner MQ for SASE Platforms, their companion SASE Critical Capabilities analysis, CyberRating.org's SSE comparative testing of seven vendors, and Futuriom’s analysis of TCO savings achieved by SASE platforms.
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EVENTS
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TechNet Augusta
August 18 – 21, 2025, Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center – Augusta, Georgia
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TechNet Augusta offers a deep dive into the cyber domain, guided by the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry leaders. The event fosters communication, collaboration, and problem-solving around evolving tech and procurement challenges in defense and government.
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Billington CyberSecurity Summit
September 9 – 12, 2025, Walter E. Washington Convention Center – Washington, District of Columbia, Booth # 112
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Join 2,500+ attendees and 200+ speakers across 40+ sessions at the 16th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit – the premier event for engaging with top cyber leaders and innovators across federal, state, and local government.
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Fal.con 2025
September 15 – 18, 2025, MGM Grand – Las Vegas, Nevada
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Fal.Con 2025 is where security and cloud leaders come together to tackle evolving threats, explore cutting-edge solutions, and sharpen their skills. With visionary keynotes, hands-on workshops, expert-led training, and unmatched networking, Fal.Con is more than a conference – it’s where the future of cybersecurity is shaped.
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WEBINARS
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INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
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Analyst Report
2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms
Versa has once again been recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms – get a full, complimentary copy with all 11 vendor evaluations.
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Analyst Report
2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for SASE Platforms
Versa is once again included in this year’s updated analysis across 13 capabilities and four use cases. Get a full copy with all vendor evaluations.
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Analyst Report
CyberRatings.org 2025 Comparative Test Report: Security Service Edge (SSE)
Versa SSE achieved an overall security effectiveness of 99.98% while tying for the highest false positive accuracy among the seven vendors tested.
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Analyst Report
Delivering TCO Savings with Unified SASE
This paper explores how a unified SASE platform enables organizations to consolidate capabilities, streamline management, and reduce total cost of ownership.
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eBook
Why Organizations Choose Versa for Sovereign SASE
Learn how Versa Sovereign SASE empowers organizations with the flexibility to customize, maintain data sovereignty, and leverage existing infrastructure – making it the preferred choice for meeting unique security and compliance goals.
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Blog
Redefining LAN: Powering Secure Connectivity for Everything from People to Things
Legacy LANs struggle to identify users and devices, segment traffic precisely, and track device movement. Versa’s approach solves this with built-in micro-segmentation, device-level visibility, and Zero Trust enforcement at every port.
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Blog
Beyond the Agent: How Versa’s Patented SASE-on-SIM Enables Zero Trust for Mobile and IoT Devices
Securing unmanaged endpoints is more critical than ever. Versa SASE-on-SIM extends Zero Trust to where it’s never gone before – directly into the SIM and the network itself.
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Blog
10 Best Practices for Effective Enterprise Data Protection
As the strategic importance of data has continued to rise, so have the associated risks.
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Blog
Reducing the Cost of Ownership with a Unified SASE Strategy
More organizations are shifting to a platform-based SASE approach to simplify operations, reduce costs, and significantly improve their security posture.
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Blog
Securing IoT and OT Devices with Versa Next-Generation Firewall
Explore why traditional firewalls fall short in protecting IoT and OT environments—and how a modern NGFW can close critical security gaps.
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Blog
How Versa Secures Unstructured Data Against AI-Driven Risk
Learn how the rise of AI tools and unstructured data is reshaping your organization’s risk landscape—and why traditional security controls may no longer be enough.
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Blog
The Rise of Slopsquatting: A New Software Supply Chain Threat
Discover how AI-powered development tools can unintentionally introduce slopsquatting risks into your software supply chain.
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Blog
Beyond Automation: 3 Real-World Use Cases Where MCP Servers Redefine SASE
Discover how Versa’s new MCP server brings the power of LLMs like ChatGPT and Claude into programmable SASE environments.
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VERSA CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE REPORTS
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To stay up to speed on the latest vulnerabilities, dark web activity, threat actors, and cyber security news, visit the most recent weekly Versa Cyber reports below:Â
Versa Cyber – July 12, 2025
Critical Wing FTP server vulnerability actively being exploited, Microsoft confirms Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) sync is broken, Fake Gaming and AI Firms push Malware on Cryptocurrency users via Telegram and Discord...
Versa Cyber – July 5, 2025
Chrome Zero-Day Under Active Attack, International Criminal Court hit by new 'sophisticated' cyberattack, Hacker leaks Telefónica data, Chinese Hackers Exploit Ivanti CSA Zero-Days…
Versa Cyber – June 28, 2025
Citrix warns of NetScaler vulnerability, Hawaiian Airlines discloses cyberattack, flights not affected, Tracing Blind Eagle to Proton66, Hacker 'IntelBroker' charged in US for global data theft breaches...
Versa Cyber – June 21, 2025
New Linux Flaws Enable Full Root Access, Scattered Spider Behind Cyberattacks on M&S and Co-op, U.S. Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korea's Global Fake IT Worker Network...
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IN THE NEWS
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SSE protection found uneven across major vendors
SDxCentral, July 17, 2025
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Versa SSE Achieves Recommended Rating and 99.98% Security Effectiveness from CyberRatings.org in Testing by NSS Labs
Press Release - July 16, 2025
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Versa Recognized in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms for Third Year in a Row
Press Release - July 15, 2025
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How Agentic AI is Transforming Networking and Security
AI Journal, July 03, 2025
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Why Large Language Models Are The Future Of Cybersecurity
Forbes, July 02, 2025
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The World’s First Sovereign SASE Connectivity Service
Security Today, June 30, 2025
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Versa Powers Swisscom’s beem: The World’s First Sovereign SASE Connectivity Service
Press Release - June 25, 2025
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Versa Announces Versa Vision Award Winners for SASE Innovators
Press Release - June 24, 2025
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The Fundraising Journey: Navigating Private Placements and Strategic Partnerships
Citi, June 17, 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access
IT Brief, June 17, 2025
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Versa and OPSWAT Partner to Strengthen SASE Security with Real-Time Device Defense
Security Review, June 13, 2025
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Versa, OPSWAT Partner for Real-Time SASE Device Security
Channel Vision, June 12, 2025
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Versa and OPSWAT Partner to Enhance Real-Time Device Security for SASE
Press Release - June 12, 2025
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Selecting The Right GenAI Tool For Sales Productivity
Forbes, July 01, 2025
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20 Warning Signs You’re Mistaking Mere Motion For Innovation
Forbes, July 01, 2025
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Swisscom and Versa Launch beem: First Telco-Embedded Sovereign SASE Connectivity Platform
TMCnet, June 25, 2025
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Swisscom embeds cybersecurity directly into telecom network with Versa SASE
SDxCentral, June 25, 2025
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For more Versa news, go to our news page.
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LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK
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