Since 2020, SonicWall SSL VPN has accumulated over a dozen critical CVEs allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. Cloud Secure Edge (CSE) eliminates the architecture that makes those attacks possible.
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Architecture Problem
SSL VPN puts users inside the network perimeter. One compromised credential means lateral movement across your entire environment. There's no patch for that.
12+ Critical CVEs Since 2020
Multiple vulnerabilities have enabled unauthenticated remote code execution. The vulnerability history isn't slowing down.
Zero Trust Is the Standard Now
CSE grants access per-app, per-user, per-session — never broad network access. A compromised credential can't move laterally.
The Upgrade
A hardware-free ZTNA platform that replaces SSL VPN without replacing your firewall.
Deploys in hours, not days.
Grants least-privilege access per app, per user — never broad network entry. No more implicit trust inside the perimeter.
No new appliance to rack. CSE is a software license that runs in the cloud. Deploys alongside your existing SonicWall firewall.
Device posture assessment on every connection. Only patched, trusted, unrooted devices get access — not just verified users.
Secures access to resources wherever they live — data center, Azure, AWS, SaaS apps — through a single policy plane.
Continuous user verification with MFA, with native integrations to Okta, Azure AD, and other identity providers.
No hardware refresh, no per-seat SSL VPN license stack. CSE consolidates remote access into a single subscription.
Side by Side
The differences aren't cosmetic. They're architectural.
| Category | SSL VPN License | Cloud Secure Edge (CSE) |
|---|---|---|
| Network Access Control | Layer-3 access to the internal network | Zero-trust access to on-prem, hybrid, and cloud resources — per app, not per network |
| User Authentication | Standard SSL VPN login | Continuous verification with MFA; integrates with IdPs for context-aware authentication |
| Data Encryption | Forces traffic through an SSL VPN tunnel using firewall encryption and host-based anti-virus | End-to-end encryption with cloud-delivered security services |
| Device Trust | Basic checks through Capture Client; relies on remote workstation security | Device posture assessment — only trusted, patched, unrooted/un-jailbroken devices connect |
| Zero Trust Network Access | No support | Fully integrated ZTNA — granular, least-privilege access with continuous trust evaluation |
Paid Migration Service
Our certified network engineers manage the full migration as a paid service. If you'd rather do it yourself, we also have a setup guide below.
Discovery & Scoping
We review your current SSL VPN configuration, user count, and access policies to scope the migration accurately.
CSE Deployment Planning
We design your CSE policy structure — access tiers, device trust rules, IdP integration — before touching anything in production.
Parallel Cutover
CSE goes live alongside SSL VPN. Users migrate in batches. No hard cutover window, no all-hands downtime.
Testing & Sign-Off
We validate access for every user group, confirm device posture policies are enforcing correctly, and document the final configuration.
Pricing depends on user count and configuration complexity. Most migrations are scoped within one business day.
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Do it yourself
Our network engineer William Beeman walks through the full CSE unboxing and setup — step by step.
Have questions or unsure if CSE is the right fit for you? Call us anytime. We'll walk you through your options and make sure you're protected.
