# SASE Platforms Simplify Security

> SASE vendors unite security tools to cut complexity.
- Title: SASE Platforms Simplify Security · Futuriom | Shortify
- Summary: SASE vendors unite security tools to cut complexity. 92% of cybersecurity professionals plan to consolidate SASE functions into one vendor platform to…
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- Source: Futuriom — https://futuriom.com/articles/news/results-of-the-2026-sase-platform-survey-report/2026/09
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- Topics: sase, unified sase, security service edge, cloud access security broker, cybersecurity, vendor consolidation, zero trust, sase platform
## SASE Complexity Grows
Organizations layer firewalls, vpns, and cloud tools from different vendors.
## SASE Vendors Unify
Major vendors push unified sase and platformization to simplify security.
## Why Consolidate?
Security threats grow while tools multiply, overwhelming teams.
## AI and Cloud Shifts
AI adds data and applications beyond traditional firewall perimeters.
## Zero Trust Demands
Security must follow users, devices, and data across all environments.
## Futuriom Survey
144 cybersecurity professionals surveyed in late july.
## Leadership Focus
80 directors and 64 executives drive sase decisions.
## Consolidation Goals
Improved security and simpler operations beat cost reduction.
## Single Vendor Strategy
92% aim to consolidate sase functions into one vendor platform.
## Key Challenges
44% struggle with multiple management consoles and inconsistent policies.
## Top Benefits
69% see better security visibility and analytics after consolidation.
## What's Next?
Sase platforms will integrate tighter while keeping multi-vendor compatibility.
## Key takeaway

92% of cybersecurity professionals plan to consolidate SASE functions into one vendor platform to improve security and reduce management complexity.