Exium is evolving its product offerings to provide more streamlined and comprehensive network security solutions. The shift from legacy offerings—Secure Internet Access (SIA), Secure Private Access (SPA), and Cyber Gateway—to the innovative SASE-XDR model reflects this commitment. This brief outlines how the new integrated licensing structures, SASE Essentials and SASE Pro, enhance security features and simplify management for service providers and enterprises.
The legacy products—SIA, SPA, and Cyber Gateway—served distinct functions:
The new licensing model consolidates features into two main offerings: SASE Essentials and SASE Pro, with added options for XDR, IAM, and GRC solutions.
The SASE Essentials package provides an accessible entry point with comprehensive security functionalities, merging essential features previously found in both SIA and SPA licenses:
|
Zero-Trust Secure Private Access (ZTNA) |
Comprehensive Network Security |
Geo-Fencing and Threat Intelligence |
Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) |
MSP Integrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part of the legacy SPA, now integral to Essentials, replacing traditional VPNs. | DNS, Web, and SaaS security with mobile security features. | Includes ingress and domain-based egress geo-fencing along with premium threat intelligence. | Ensures optimal performance and security. | Features like PSA, RMM, and billing support. |
For organizations requiring more advanced security capabilities, SASE Pro extends the features of Essentials with:
|
Advanced Authentication and Integration |
Conditional Access |
Enhanced Geo-Fencing and Agentless Access |
Firewall Connectivity |
Modern Workplace Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes SSO, MFA, SCIM, and SIEM integration for seamless operation. | Offers more granular controls for SaaS and hosted applications using dedicated IP addresses. | IP-based egress geo-fencing and agentless zero-trust access. | Ability to connect existing firewalls to the SASE Cloud for extended ZTNA. | Now includes firewall replacement, SD-WAN capabilities, and IoT/OT security, suitable for dynamic work environments. |
The Cyber Gateway license remains crucial for accessing specific features:
|
Security Controls |
SIA |
SPA |
SASE Essentials |
SASE Pro |
Cyber Gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSP integrations (PSA/ RMM/ Billing etc.) |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
NA |
| DNS, Web, and SaaS Security |
√ |
X |
√ |
√ |
NA |
| Zero-Trust Secure Private Access (ZTNA) – VPN replacement |
X |
√ |
√ |
√ |
Required |
| Mobile Device Security |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
NA |
| Threat Prevention with Premium Threat Intelligence and AI |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
NA |
| Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
NA |
| SSO/ MFA/ SCIM (MSP portal, Client Workspace) and SIEM integrations |
√ |
√ |
X |
√ |
NA |
| Conditional Access for SaaS and hosted apps using shared IPs or dedicated IP addresses |
√ |
√ |
X |
√ |
NA |
| Geo-fencing (Ingress/ Egress traffic) controls |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
NA |
| IP-level Egress Geo-fencing controls |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
NA |
| Agentless Zero-Trust Access |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
Required |
| Connect Existing Firewall to SASE Cloud for ZTNA |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
NA |
|
Modern Workplace Security - Firewall Replacement Firewall, SD-WAN, DHCP Server, Network Segmentation, Site Web Security, IDS, PCAP Storage and Indexing, IoT Security, more |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
Required |
The transition to SASE-XDR licensing offers a unified, flexible approach to security, aligning with modern needs for scalability, integration, and comprehensive control. By adopting these new licensing packages, organizations can ensure robust protection while simplifying operations, enhancing their cybersecurity posture in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Whether opting for Essentials or Pro, Exium's SASE-XDR solutions provide a future-ready approach to network security, meeting the diverse demands of today’s digital enterprises.