Cato Networks Introduces AI-Driven Autonomous Policies to Simplify and Secure SASE Management

Cato Networks Introduces AI-Driven Autonomous Policies to Simplify SASE Management

Cato Networks Ltd., a cloud networking company, has launched Cato Autonomous Policies, a new AI-powered feature integrated into the Cato SASE Cloud Platform. This innovation automates and enhances policy management across security, access, and networking within SASE environments.

Claimed to be the first secure access service edge-native policy analysis engine, Autonomous Policies offer enterprises targeted, AI-driven recommendations. These suggestions help reduce unnecessary security risks, tighten access controls, and improve network performance proactively.

Addressing Firewall Rule Bloat with AI

One of the primary applications of Cato Autonomous Policies is in firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS). Over time, organizations tend to accumulate thousands of firewall rules, many becoming outdated or overly permissive. This results in increased security risk, operational inefficiencies, and compliance difficulties.

Cato’s FWaaS simplifies access control by unifying policy sets across users, devices, locations, and cloud environments. The new AI-driven policies now automate the optimization and cleanup of these rules, significantly reducing the risk of misconfigurations and policy drift.

Continuous AI-Powered Insights for Policy Accuracy

The autonomous system continuously monitors and analyzes policy effectiveness across on-premises, hybrid, and multicloud setups. This reduces human errors and ensures policies remain aligned with organizational needs.

Real-time zero-trust enforcement is another key benefit. By leveraging live telemetry data, Cato Autonomous Policies refine access rules, strengthening microsegmentation and maintaining least-privilege access consistently throughout the network.

Benefits for Security and IT Management

• Reduces operational risk and costs by automating routine tasks
• Simplifies compliance through continuous monitoring and intelligent policy suggestions
• Enables proactive governance and autonomous SASE operations

According to Ofir Agasi, vice president of product management at Cato Networks, this launch marks a significant step toward autonomous networking and security. The technology translates complex policy sets into optimized configurations, empowering IT leaders to take control efficiently.

Cato Autonomous Policies is now generally available as a native feature of the Cato SASE Cloud Platform, offering organizations a practical way to improve security posture and operational efficiency.