1. Use Cases: SASE Use Cases for the Clean Energy Industry

No	Objectives	SASE Key Use Cases
1	Securing Remote and Distributed Infrastructure	Smart Grids: Securely connect and manage millions of smart meters, distributed energy resources, and field devices across diverse locations. Renewable Energy Production: Protect critical infrastructure at wind farms, solar plants, and other renewable energy facilities from cyberattacks. Remote Monitoring and Control: Ensure secure access and control for technicians and engineers working on remote infrastructure.
2	Enabling Secure Collaboration and Data Sharing	Project Management: Facilitate secure collaboration between internal teams, partners, and contractors working on clean energy projects. Data Analytics and Visualization: Securely access and share sensitive data from sensors, smart grids, and other sources for data-driven decision making. Supply Chain Management: Securely connect and collaborate with suppliers and partners across the clean energy supply chain.
3	Protecting Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets	Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Securely manage access to and control of critical industrial control systems used in energy production and distribution. Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Prevent unauthorized access and exfiltration of sensitive data such as research data, proprietary technologies, and customer information. Threat Intelligence and Detection: Leverage real-time threat intelligence and advanced analytics to proactively detect and respond to cyberattacks.
4	Streamlining Operations and Reducing Costs	Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Securely connect employees and contractors to internal applications and resources without the need for traditional VPNs. Cloud-based Security: Eliminate the need for on-premises security infrastructure, reducing costs and simplifying management. Centralized Visibility and Control: Gain a single pane of glass view of all network activity and security events across the organization.
5	Enabling New Business Models and Innovation	Smart City Initiatives: Securely connect and manage smart city infrastructure, including smart grids, traffic lights, and public safety systems. Microgrids and Distributed Energy Resources: Securely manage and optimize microgrids and distributed energy resources for improved energy resilience and efficiency. Internet of Things (IoT) Security: Securely integrate and manage IoT devices used in various clean energy applications.

Scalability and Flexibility:	Compliance with Regulations:	Improved User Experience:
SASE can easily scale to accommodate the growing needs of the clean energy industry.	SASE can help organizations comply with data privacy and security regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR.	SASE provides a seamless and secure user experience for employees, contractors, and partners.

¶ SASE Use Cases for the Clean Energy Industry

¶ Additional Benefits