How does the secure access service edge (SASE) security model provide cost savings to organizations?

Question

Options

• AThe single platform reduces costs compared to buying and managing multiple point products.
• BThe compact size of the components involved reduces overhead costs, as less physical space is
• CThe content inspection integration allows third-party assessment, which reduces the cost of
• DThe increased complexity of the model over previous products reduces IT team staffing costs.

• B
  2% (1)
• C
  93% (51)
• D
  5% (3)

Explanation

There appears to be an error in this question - the marked correct answer (C) does not accurately describe how SASE saves costs, and is likely a mistake in the answer key.

Option A is the actual correct answer. SASE consolidates networking (SD-WAN) and security functions (CASB, SWG, ZTNA, FWaaS) into a single cloud-delivered platform. This directly reduces costs by eliminating the need to purchase, deploy, and manage multiple separate point products from different vendors.

Why the other options are wrong:

• B is wrong because SASE is cloud-native - there are no compact physical components. Cost savings come from moving away from on-premises hardware, not from smaller hardware.
• C is wrong (and likely the mislabeled "correct" answer) because SASE does the opposite - it brings content inspection in-house to the unified platform rather than relying on third-party assessments.
• D is wrong because SASE actually reduces complexity by converging tools onto one platform. Increased complexity would increase staffing costs, not reduce them.

Memory tip: Think of SASE as a "security bundle deal" - like switching from five separate streaming subscriptions to one that includes everything. The savings come from the single platform replacing many products (A), not from outsourcing or hardware size.

Flag this question to your instructor - the answer key likely has a typo and should read A.

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