AT&T and Cisco Deliver Comprehensive Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Solution

AT&T Becomes the First North American Service Provider to Offer a Single-Vendor SASE Service Built on Cisco Secure Access Technology for Unparalleled Security and Performance

DALLAS, TX and SAN JOSE, CA - August 27, 2025 - AT&T Business and Cisco have joined forces to introduce the new AT&T Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) with Cisco, a comprehensive, cloud-delivered networking and security solution. This collaboration underscores AT&T and Cisco’s shared vision to build innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that address the challenges of today’s dynamic digital landscape.

By combining AT&T’s industry-leading network expertise with Cisco’s cutting-edge security and networking technologies, this collaboration delivers a unified service that simplifies IT management, strengthens protection against evolving threats, and ensures dependable connectivity. AT&T SASE with Cisco is designed to support an array of organizations – from mid-sized businesses with multiple branches and commercial enterprises modernizing legacy platforms to highly distributed global enterprises focused on optimizing for scale, security, and resiliency.

Fragmented, multi-vendor solutions create complexity and security gaps. AT&T SASE with Cisco provides a cloud-native architecture that ensures consistent security, optimized application performance, and proactive network management in a single platform. The solution also includes intelligent zero-trust security, predictive path optimization, and centralized policy enforcement, all of which simplify IT operations and enhance the user experience.

“Today’s businesses require solutions that not only enable seamless connectivity but also provide advanced security to protect their devices and data,” said Shawn Hakl, Head of Product, AT&T Business. “Our long-standing relationship with Cisco allows us to deliver a unified, cloud-based service that simplifies network management and enhances security for businesses to safely grow and adapt in a rapidly changing environment.”

 Key Features and Benefits of AT&T SASE with Cisco:

• Multilayer defense through robust Secure Service Edge (SSE) deployment.
• Intelligent network routing and optimization powered by SD-WAN.
• Enhanced observability and reporting from the edge to the cloud.
• Automated security workflows and real-time threat intelligence.
• Multi-cloud connectivity for seamless integration across platforms.
• Simplified network management with a single, unified service.
• Advanced security to protect users, devices, and data across the entire network, from the edge to the cloud.

“We’re proud to work with AT&T to deliver a unified SASE solution with industry-leading security and performance that today’s businesses demand,” said Raj Chopra, SVP & Chief Product Officer, Cisco Security. “By combining our leading security and SD-WAN technologies with AT&T’s powerful network, we’re helping businesses of all sizes achieve secure, scalable, and efficient connectivity, no matter where their users or devices are located.”

AT&T SASE with Cisco is now available for organizations to combine reliable connectivity with advanced security. Together, AT&T and Cisco continue to deliver innovative solutions that empower businesses of all sizes to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in an increasingly connected world.

Businesses can discover how AT&T Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) with Cisco can transform their network security and connectivity at business.att.com/products/sase.html. Starting today, AT&T Business representatives can provide personalized guidance for AT&T SASE with Cisco.

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