Explore the Future of Network Security: SASE and NaaS Take Center Stage at MEF's Global Networking-as-a-Service Event

  • By Kevin Vachon
  • Sep 11, 2023

MEF's Global Network-as-a-Service Event (GNE), is happening Oct. 2-4 in Dallas and highlights how secure access service edge (SASE) and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) come together to enhance the security of corporate networks.

Presented by MEF, a global industry association of network, cloud, security and technology providers working to accelerate enterprise digital transformation, GNE will gather top executives from the emerging NaaS ecosystem to discuss cutting-edge advancements in secure NaaS for enterprises.

The program will deliver executive perspectives in key SASE and NaaS-related topics:

  • NaaS Opportunities & Challenges
  • Evolution of Secure NaaS Services, Bundles and Consumption Models
  • The Role of SD-WAN and SASE in Secure NaaS
  • MEF's New SASE Certification & What It Means to Enterprises
  • Using Standards-based APIs to Integrate SASE Vendors into a Global NaaS Ecosystem

Access the GNE agenda here.

Why Attend?

  • Hear the latest NaaS and SASE requirements from prominent enterprises.
  • Engage with a unique global gathering of executives driving next-gen, secure NaaS offerings.
  • Learn about cybersecurity vendor and service provider partnerships for NaaS.
  • Gain the inside track on how standards-based APIs are enabling NaaS automation.
  • See NaaS solutions in action at MEF’s Innovation Stations.

Visit GNE to register or for more information. 

About the Author

Kevin Vachon is the Chief Operating Officer at MEF.

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