Deloitte Deepens Netskope SASE Push Arabian Post

2026-05-28 04:10:52

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai

Deloitte has expanded its alliance with Netskope to deliver managed Secure Access Service Edge services across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, targeting large enterprises reshaping networks for cloud workloads, hybrid work and AI adoption.

The offering brings together Deloitte's cyber operations, advisory and managed security capabilities with Netskope's cloud security platform, giving clients a single service model for network transformation, access control, data protection and threat defence. The service is being rolled out first in EMEA, with wider geographic expansion expected as enterprise demand for managed security and networking services grows.

The move strengthens a partnership that has already covered cloud security transformation and managed detection and response. Deloitte will use Netskope technology to support clients seeking to reduce complexity across fragmented security stacks while moving away from legacy perimeter-based network models. The service is designed for organisations operating across multiple cloud environments, distributed offices, remote users and AI-enabled applications.

Managed SASE combines networking and security functions into a cloud-delivered framework. Deloitte and Netskope's service includes software-defined wide area networking, zero trust network access, secure web gateway, cloud access security broker and firewall-as-a-service capabilities. These tools are intended to secure user access to applications and data regardless of location, while giving security teams clearer visibility over traffic, identity, policy enforcement and risk.

The expansion comes as enterprise technology teams face pressure to support AI use without widening exposure to data leakage, unauthorised access and shadow technology adoption. Generative AI tools, cloud platforms and software-as-a-service applications have increased the volume of sensitive data moving outside traditional corporate networks. That shift has made identity-based access, continuous monitoring and policy-led controls central to cybersecurity planning.

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Deloitte's role is expected to focus on advisory, architecture, implementation and ongoing operations. Netskope provides the underlying platform through Netskope One, which is built around security service edge and SASE capabilities. The companies are positioning the service as a way for clients to speed up network modernisation while avoiding the operational burden of integrating multiple vendors and running separate security controls.

The commercial timing is significant. SASE has become one of the fastest-growing segments in enterprise cybersecurity as organisations consolidate secure access, web security, cloud security and branch connectivity. The market is projected to reach about $28.5bn by 2028, expanding at an annual rate of roughly 26 per cent. Other industry estimates point to continued double-digit growth into the next decade as cloud-first architectures and distributed workforces become standard operating models.

Competition in the sector is intensifying. Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Cisco, Fortinet, Cato Networks, Versa Networks and Broadcom are among the companies competing for large enterprise SASE and security service edge contracts. Global systems integrators and managed security service providers are also playing a larger role as corporate buyers seek support in deployment, governance and round-the-clock operations rather than purchasing software alone.

Netskope has built its position around cloud access security, data loss prevention, zero trust access and secure web gateway functions. The company has gained recognition in security service edge and SASE platform evaluations, strengthening its appeal to enterprises looking for integrated controls across users, applications and data. Its public listing under the NTSK ticker has also raised its visibility in a market where investors continue to track cybersecurity demand linked to cloud migration and AI-related risk.

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For Deloitte, the expanded service gives its cyber practice a stronger managed SASE proposition at a time when consulting clients are reviewing network security budgets and supplier strategies. Many enterprises still run legacy VPNs, separate firewalls, standalone web gateways and multiple cloud access tools. Migrating those controls into a managed SASE model can reduce duplication, but it also requires careful planning around identity systems, compliance duties, data residency and existing network contracts.

The EMEA focus reflects demand from multinational companies that must secure users across different regulatory environments. Financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, energy and public sector organisations are among the sectors under pressure to modernise secure access while meeting tighter data protection and operational resilience rules. A managed model can appeal to companies with skills shortages in cybersecurity operations, though buyers are likely to scrutinise service-level commitments, regional support depth and integration with existing security operations centres.

The Deloitte–Netskope expansion also illustrates a broader shift in cybersecurity procurement. Enterprises are moving from product-by-product buying towards platform-led and managed service arrangements, particularly where network transformation is linked to AI deployment. That model can simplify governance and improve response times, but it may also raise questions about vendor dependency, migration costs and how easily organisations can adapt policies across different business units.

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