Secure users, data, applications, and web traffic through a managed, cloud-native Security Service Edge (SSE) platform designed for enterprise scale. Every organization’s cybersecurity journey is unique—our Managed SSE delivers unmatched flexibility to meet you where you are and evolve with your needs.
What is SSE?
Security Service Edge (SSE) combines four critical security services to enable secure access to web, cloud, and private applications for remote and hybrid workforces. SSE is a subset of SASE, an intelligent framework that brings together network and security operations on a single cloud-based platform.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Secure cloud applications and infrastructure with powerful protection against cyber threats, shadow AI, and data leaks backed by advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Oversee and secure all cloud applications
- Enforce encryption and strong authentication
- Streamline compliance and audit reporting
Next-Generation Secure Web Gateways (NG-SWG)
Protect your users from dangerous websites and applications while keeping harmful internet traffic out of your network.
- Analyze traffic to reveal hidden threats
- Ensure compliance and safe usage policies
- Protect users everywhere
Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS)
Enforce consistent security policies across your enterprise through cloud-based inspection and protection of network traffic.
- Protect access from any device, anywhere
- Maximize cloud application performance
- Remove VPN limits and latency
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Remove implicit trust by enforcing continuous, identity-based authentication and authorization for users and devices.
- Deliver secure, app-specific access for every user
- Continuously validate identity and context
- Minimize attack surfaces and insider risks
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What Stage Are You in Your Cybersecurity Journey?
First Step to SSE
Designed for organizations with in-house cybersecurity expertise who need to acquire or migrate an SSE solution for their business.
- Design a future-ready architecture
- Identify best-in-class technology
- Consolidate or migrate technology (post M&A)
SSE Investments in Place
Hughes partners with your staff to leverage all the capabilities of your investment. We optimize and scale your existing SSE capabilities, filling expertise gaps and ensuring you achieve long-term value.
- Apply proven best practices
- Configure, integrate, and position for growth
- Vendor-neutral managed services
Need Fully Managed SSE
Ideal for enterprises seeking expert support from a managed service provider, freeing in-house staff to focus on other strategic business priorities.
- Align business goals with outcomes
- Conduct risk assessment and roadmap review
- Design, implementation, and ongoing management
Supporting Your Journey—Regardless of SSE Vendor
Hughes understands that every organization is at a different stage in its cybersecurity journey. That’s why our approach is both consultative and vendor-neutral—helping you maximize the full potential of your existing SSE investments and ensuring seamless integration with emerging technologies.
Why? Many enterprises have already deployed SSE solutions, yet internal teams often lack the specialized expertise required to fully optimize, operationalize, and scale these environments.
Regardless of your chosen SSE platform, Hughes ensures your solution is properly configured, fully integrated, and strategically positioned to evolve alongside your business.
SSE Partners
Together with our partners, we deliver leading-edge SSE technology and end-to-end protection across networks, data, cloud applications, endpoints, and files. Expert guidance from Hughes streamlines management, accelerates time to value, and helps reduce both risk and cost.
Built on an industry-leading SD-WAN and a global network of Points of Presence, Netskope delivers advanced data loss prevention that integrates with a vast array of applications, and the strongest Zero Trust architecture—ensuring fast, secure access to AI, cloud, and web at the edge.
With 20+ years of experience and over 1,500 active FortiSASE enterprise customers, Fortinet stands out for their superior SD-WAN and firewall capabilities. It’s the only SASE platform to support seamless integration with Wireless Access Points and Wi-Fi extenders.