Two-Thirds of Businesses Are Exploring SASE to Address Hybrid Work Security Challenges
Hughes Network Systems (NASDAQ: SATS) has released its 2025 State of Secure Network Access Report, revealing significant findings about cybersecurity challenges in hybrid work environments. The study, conducted with Cybersecurity Insiders, surveyed over 400 IT leaders and found that employees are considered the greatest threat to network security.
Key findings show that 63% of organizations use hybrid work models, while 19% operate fully remote. Only 8% have fully implemented SASE solutions, though 32% are in implementation phase and 31% are evaluating. Remote work is the primary driver (45%) for SASE adoption, followed by cloud security enhancement (42%) and Zero Trust implementation (40%).
The report highlights that 47% of organizations lack in-house expertise for implementing innovative security solutions. Zero Trust framework adoption is growing, with 38% currently implementing it and 42% planning to do so within 12 months. Major implementation challenges include integration with existing infrastructure (48%) and policy management complexity (44%).
Hughes Network Systems (NASDAQ: SATS) ha pubblicato il Rapporto sullo Stato dell'Accesso Sicuro alla Rete 2025, rivelando risultati significativi riguardo alle sfide della cybersicurezza negli ambienti di lavoro ibridi. Lo studio, condotto con Cybersecurity Insiders, ha intervistato oltre 400 leader IT e ha scoperto che i dipendenti sono considerati la maggiore minaccia per la sicurezza della rete.
Risultati chiave mostrano che il 63% delle organizzazioni utilizza modelli di lavoro ibridi, mentre il 19% opera completamente in remoto. Solo l'8% ha implementato completamente le soluzioni SASE, anche se il 32% è nella fase di implementazione e il 31% sta valutando. Il lavoro remoto è il principale motore (45%) per l'adozione di SASE, seguito dal miglioramento della sicurezza cloud (42%) e dall'implementazione del modello Zero Trust (40%).
Il rapporto evidenzia che il 47% delle organizzazioni manca di competenze interne per implementare soluzioni di sicurezza innovative. L'adozione del framework Zero Trust è in crescita, con il 38% che lo sta attualmente implementando e il 42% che prevede di farlo entro 12 mesi. Le principali sfide di implementazione includono l'integrazione con l'infrastruttura esistente (48%) e la complessità della gestione delle politiche (44%).
Hughes Network Systems (NASDAQ: SATS) ha publicado su Informe sobre el Estado del Acceso Seguro a la Red 2025, revelando hallazgos significativos sobre los desafíos de ciberseguridad en entornos de trabajo híbridos. El estudio, realizado con Cybersecurity Insiders, encuestó a más de 400 líderes de TI y encontró que los empleados son considerados la mayor amenaza para la seguridad de la red.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que el 63% de las organizaciones utiliza modelos de trabajo híbrido, mientras que el 19% opera completamente de forma remota. Solo el 8% ha implementado completamente soluciones SASE, aunque el 32% se encuentra en fase de implementación y el 31% está evaluando. El trabajo remoto es el principal motor (45%) para la adopción de SASE, seguido de la mejora de la seguridad en la nube (42%) y la implementación del modelo Zero Trust (40%).
El informe destaca que el 47% de las organizaciones carecen de experiencia interna para implementar soluciones de seguridad innovadoras. La adopción del marco Zero Trust está creciendo, con el 38% que lo está implementando actualmente y el 42% que planea hacerlo en un plazo de 12 meses. Los principales desafíos de implementación incluyen la integración con la infraestructura existente (48%) y la complejidad de la gestión de políticas (44%).
휴즈 네트워크 시스템즈 (NASDAQ: SATS)가 2025년 안전한 네트워크 접근 상태 보고서를 발표하며 하이브리드 근무 환경에서의 사이버 보안 문제에 대한 중요한 발견을 공개했습니다. 사이버 보안 인사이더와 함께 진행된 연구에서는 400명 이상의 IT 리더를 대상으로 설문조사를 실시했으며 직원들이 네트워크 보안에 대한 가장 큰 위협으로 간주된다는 사실이 밝혀졌습니다.
주요 발견에 따르면 63%의 조직이 하이브리드 근무 모델을 사용하고 있습니다, 반면 19%는 전적으로 원격으로 운영되고 있습니다. 오직 8%만이 SASE 솔루션을 완전히 구현했으며, 32%는 구현 단계에 있고 31%는 평가 중입니다. 원격 근무는 SASE 도입의 주요 원인(45%)이며, 클라우드 보안 강화(42%), 제로 트러스트 구현(40%)이 뒤따릅니다.
보고서는 47%의 조직이 혁신적인 보안 솔루션을 구현할 내부 전문 인력이 부족하다고 강조합니다. 제로 트러스트 프레임워크 도입이 증가하고 있으며, 현재 38%가 이를 구현 중이고 42%는 12개월 이내에 계획하고 있습니다. 주요 구현 과제에는 기존 인프라와의 통합(48%)과 정책 관리의 복잡성(44%)이 포함됩니다.
Hughes Network Systems (NASDAQ: SATS) a publié son Rapport sur l'État de l'Accès Sécurisé aux Réseaux 2025, révélant des résultats significatifs concernant les défis de la cybersécurité dans les environnements de travail hybrides. L'étude, réalisée avec Cybersecurity Insiders, a sondé plus de 400 leaders IT et a découvert que les employés sont considérés comme la plus grande menace pour la sécurité des réseaux.
Les principales conclusions montrent que 63% des organisations utilisent des modèles de travail hybride, tandis que 19% opèrent totalement à distance. Seulement 8% ont entièrement mis en œuvre des solutions SASE, bien que 32% soient en phase d'implémentation et 31% en évaluation. Le travail à distance est le principal moteur (45%) de l'adoption de SASE, suivi par l'amélioration de la sécurité dans le cloud (42%) et l'implémentation du modèle Zero Trust (40%).
Le rapport souligne que 47% des organisations manquent d'expertise interne pour mettre en œuvre des solutions de sécurité innovantes. L'adoption du cadre Zero Trust est en hausse, avec 38% qui l'implémentent actuellement et 42% qui prévoient de le faire dans les 12 mois. Les principaux défis d'implémentation incluent l'intégration avec l'infrastructure existante (48%) et la complexité de la gestion des politiques (44%).
Hughes Network Systems (NASDAQ: SATS) hat seinen Bericht über den Stand des sicheren Netzwerkzugangs 2025 veröffentlicht, der bedeutende Erkenntnisse zu den Herausforderungen der Cybersicherheit in hybriden Arbeitsumgebungen liefert. Die Studie, die mit Cybersecurity Insiders durchgeführt wurde, befragte über 400 IT-Leiter und stellte fest, dass Mitarbeiter als die größte Bedrohung für die Netzwerksicherheit angesehen werden.
Wesentlicher Findings zeigen, dass 63% der Organisationen hybride Arbeitsmodelle nutzen, während 19% vollständig remote arbeiten. Nur 8% haben SASE-Lösungen vollständig implementiert, während 32% sich in der Implementierungsphase befinden und 31% diese evaluieren. Remote-Arbeit ist der Hauptmotor (45%) für die SASE-Akzeptanz, gefolgt von der Verbesserung der Cloud-Sicherheit (42%) und der Implementierung von Zero Trust (40%).
Der Bericht hebt hervor, dass 47% der Organisationen über keine internen Fachkenntnisse zur Umsetzung innovativer Sicherheitslösungen verfügen. Die Einführung des Zero Trust-Frameworks wächst, wobei 38% es derzeit implementieren und 42% planen, dies innerhalb von 12 Monaten zu tun. Zu den größten Implementierungsherausforderungen gehören die Integration mit der bestehenden Infrastruktur (48%) und die Komplexität der Richtlinienverwaltung (44%).
- Growing market opportunity with 63% of businesses using hybrid work models
- Strong potential for SASE solution adoption with 63% of organizations either implementing or evaluating
- High demand for managed security services with 47% lacking in-house expertise
- Low current SASE implementation rate of only 8% indicates slow market adoption
- Significant implementation challenges reported by customers including infrastructure integration (48%)
Insights
The survey findings reveal a critical inflection point in enterprise cybersecurity adoption, with two-thirds of businesses actively exploring SASE implementation amid rising hybrid work security challenges. The 8% full SASE adoption rate represents a significant market opportunity, especially considering 32% are currently implementing and 31% evaluating these solutions.
The identification of employees as the primary security threat vector, coupled with 63% of organizations operating hybrid models, signals an urgent need for architectural transformation. The 47% skills gap in implementing innovative security solutions presents a compelling opportunity for managed service providers in the
The accelerated 80% planned Zero Trust adoption rate within 12 months (38% current + 42% planned) indicates a fundamental shift in security paradigms. This positions Hughes' SASE offerings strategically as enterprises move away from traditional VPN architectures toward cloud-native security frameworks that better address the distributed workforce reality.
The report highlights substantial market dynamics that could drive Hughes' revenue growth in the enterprise security segment. With 47% of organizations lacking in-house expertise and 46% seeking specialized skills, Hughes' position as a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) is well-timed to capitalize on this expertise gap.
Key adoption drivers reveal strategic alignment with market needs:
- 45% cite remote work as primary SASE adoption driver
- 42% prioritize cloud security enhancement
- 40% focus on Zero Trust implementation
Employees named number one risk to network security, Hughes and Cybersecurity Insiders found
In partnership with Cybersecurity Insiders, Hughes surveyed over 400 IT leaders and cybersecurity professionals, examining the use of Hughes offerings like Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), and Zero Trust frameworks to strengthen hybrid security. The survey also considers the value of tapping Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) like Hughes to fill gaps and elevate security, with
"Traditional IT models are struggling to keep up with the complexity of today's distributed enterprises," said Dan Rasmussen, senior vice president and general manager, Enterprise Division, Hughes. "As organizations expand across geographies and manage a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote operations, ensuring secure and seamless connectivity has become a top priority. Hughes is committed to supporting business performance through solutions and actionable insights that guide IT teams through the challenges of securing a dispersed network landscape."
Adapting IT strategies for a hybrid world
The average workforce is becoming more complex. Employees need to be able to connect to the network from anywhere, anytime, and on different devices. Meeting these needs requires a new approach to IT networks and, by extension, their MSSPs.
Sixty-three percent of respondents said they use a hybrid work model, with an additional
With a distributed workforce, organizations have turned to Zero Trust—a core tenet of SASE—to implement strategies to secure the expanse of their network. A Zero Trust framework that emphasizes continuous verification of identities and devices. Zero Trust is already being implemented by
A growing commitment to security solutions
At this time, only
Notably, respondents highlighted remote work as the top driver (
Successful implementation, however, can be challenging. Organizations point to key challenges integrating with existing infrastructure and systems (
"Connectivity today is the lifeblood of successful business," said Holger Schulze, founder of Cybersecurity Insiders. "Sophisticated cyber threats, coupled with a distributed workforce, demand that businesses embrace innovation and collaboration to fortify their defenses and safeguard their future. This analysis isn't simply informative—it's a crucial weapon for IT organizations committed to pioneering the future of robust, uninterrupted security."
For more information, download the 2025 State of Security Network Access Report: https://www.hughes.com/securenetwork
Hughes delivers enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions to businesses everywhere. This survey reveals how employing technologies—like Hughes Managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE), as well as additional security controls, such as Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Network Detection and Response (NDR), and Ransomware & Zero-Day Prevention—will bolster businesses' cybersecurity and provide the robust protection their workforces now require.
To learn more about Hughes cybersecurity solutions for enterprise, please visit: https://www.hughes.com/what-we-offer/managed-cybersecurity
About Hughes
Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), provides broadband equipment and services; managed services featuring smart, software-defined networking; and end-to-end network operation for millions of consumers, businesses, governments, airlines, and communities worldwide. The Hughes flagship internet service, Hughesnet®, connects millions of people across the
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