Back to All Partners CATO Networks INVITE Networks is a Cato Networks SASE partner, deploying and managing cloud-native secure access service edge environments for enterprise and mid-market organizations in Salt Lake City and Phoenix. INVITE handles network architecture, Cato platform deployment, SD-WAN configuration, zero trust network access (ZTNA), and ongoing policy management — so your organization gets enterprise-grade network security without building a dedicated team to run it. TL;DR: Cato Networks converges SD-WAN, ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and FWaaS into a single cloud-native SASE platform, eliminating the cost and complexity of managing multiple point security solutions. INVITE Networks deploys, configures, and fully manages Cato environments — handling everything from initial architecture through day-to-day operations. This page is for IT directors and CISOs evaluating a Cato Networks partner who can own the deployment and ongoing management of their SASE environment. What does INVITE Networks deliver as a Cato Networks partner? INVITE Networks delivers end-to-end Cato SASE management — from initial network assessment and architecture design through full deployment, policy tuning, and ongoing operational support. As a Cato partner, INVITE engineers are trained on the Cato platform and understand how to design SASE environments that align with each organization’s specific security posture, user access requirements, and branch connectivity needs. INVITE’s managed SASE service includes configuring Cato’s built-in capabilities: SD-WAN for optimized WAN performance, cloud-delivered firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS), secure web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker (CASB), and zero trust network access (ZTNA). Rather than buying, deploying, and maintaining multiple point solutions, INVITE consolidates these capabilities into a single managed Cato environment. Learn more about INVITE’s managed services and cybersecurity solutions. Why do Salt Lake City and Phoenix organizations choose INVITE for Cato SASE? Organizations in Salt Lake City and Phoenix choose INVITE because they need enterprise-grade network security without the overhead of staffing a team to run it. Most mid-market IT teams don’t have Cato-certified engineers on staff — and Cato’s cloud-native architecture, while powerful, requires ongoing management to stay optimized. INVITE closes that gap by acting as the operational layer for the entire Cato environment. Fragmented network security stacks — separate firewalls, VPN concentrators, and web proxies that share neither policy nor visibility — are the typical starting point for a Cato engagement. INVITE migrates organizations to Cato’s SASE platform, consolidating network security into a single cloud-delivered environment, retiring legacy appliances, and freeing small IT teams from daily firewall management. How does INVITE deploy and manage Cato Networks as part of its managed security services? INVITE follows a structured deployment methodology for every Cato engagement. The process starts with a network security assessment — mapping existing WAN topology, identifying traffic flows, cataloging applications, and defining user access policies. From there, INVITE architects a Cato environment tailored to the organization’s branch layout, remote workforce size, and cloud application dependencies. Once deployed, INVITE provides ongoing management of the Cato platform: monitoring network performance and security events, tuning access policies as the organization evolves, managing Cato PoP connectivity, and handling software updates. Organizations that engage INVITE for managed Cato services don’t need to staff a network security engineer — INVITE’s team serves as the operational backbone. This is part of INVITE’s broader managed services framework, which covers infrastructure, security, and connectivity for organizations that need expert support without expanding headcount. What Cato Networks products does INVITE deploy and manage? INVITE deploys and manages the full Cato SASE Cloud platform, including: Cato SD-WAN for intelligent WAN routing and application performance optimization; Cato ZTNA for zero trust remote access without VPN appliances; Cato SWG for web traffic inspection and content filtering; Cato CASB for cloud application visibility and control; Cato FWaaS for cloud-delivered next-generation firewall capabilities; and Cato MDR integration where threat monitoring is part of the engagement. INVITE also manages Cato’s mobile client deployment for distributed workforces and configures Cato’s network segmentation to enforce least-privilege access across users, devices, and applications. For organizations with physical locations, INVITE handles Cato Socket (the SD-WAN appliance) provisioning and management at each site, ensuring consistent policy enforcement from branch to cloud. Looking for a Cato Networks partner who manages the platform, not just sells it? Contact INVITE to discuss a Cato SASE engagement for your organization. Frequently Asked Questions: Cato Networks SASE Is INVITE Networks an authorized Cato Networks partner? Yes. INVITE Networks is an authorized Cato Networks partner with trained engineers who deploy and manage Cato SASE environments for organizations across Salt Lake City and Phoenix. INVITE has direct access to Cato’s partner resources, technical support escalation paths, and licensing through the Cato partner program. Can INVITE manage our Cato environment if we don’t have internal network security staff? Absolutely. Most of INVITE’s Cato clients engage INVITE specifically because they don’t have Cato-certified engineers on staff. INVITE acts as the full operational team for the Cato environment — handling configuration, monitoring, policy updates, and incident response — while your internal team focuses on business priorities rather than network security operations. How does Cato SASE differ from traditional firewall and VPN solutions? Traditional network security relies on physical appliances — firewalls at each branch, VPN concentrators at headquarters, and web proxies for internet traffic — each managed separately with inconsistent policies. Cato SASE consolidates all of these functions into a single cloud-native platform delivered from Cato’s global PoP network. This means consistent policy enforcement regardless of where users or applications are located, with significantly lower operational overhead and no hardware refresh cycles. How long does a Cato SASE deployment take with INVITE? A standard Cato SASE deployment for a mid-market organization with 5–15 locations typically takes 6–12 weeks from kickoff to full production cutover. Timelines vary based on the number of sites, complexity of existing network topology, and the pace of organizational change management. INVITE provides a project plan and milestone timeline at the start of every engagement so expectations are set clearly from day one.
