Mplify Taps SecureIQLab for SASE Platform Validation
The partnership centralizes certification for secure network services after a multi-year pilot phase.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Cybersecurity
Mplify has named Austin-based SecureIQLab as its exclusive testing and certification partner for its SASE validation platform. This partnership formalizes the testing process for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technologies following a pilot program initiated in October 2023.
Why it matters
By designating a sole accredited lab for its platform, Mplify aims to standardize the validation process for enterprise networking security services. The move centralizes certification oversight to ensure consistent performance testing for vendors in the competitive SASE market.
SecureIQLab acts as the sole accredited body for validating Mplify's SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform. The certification assesses the integration of network security and wide-area networking, though specific testing metrics remain unannounced.
The players
Mplify
A developer of SASE validation platforms that integrate wide-area network capabilities with cloud-native security services.
SecureIQLab
An Austin-based firm that provides cybersecurity validation, performance testing, and advisory services for enterprise technology.
The details
The SASE platform functions by converging security functions—such as firewall-as-a-service and zero-trust access—with network traffic management into a single cloud-native service. SecureIQLab serves as the validator, testing whether vendor configurations meet these integrated requirements. The process builds upon a pilot phase initiated in October 2023 to refine validation standards for cloud-based network security deployments.
Timeline
October 2023: Mplify introduced the pilot phase of the SASE certification program.
October 21, 2026: Mplify announced the partnership with SecureIQLab.
The Tech Race
The SASE validation space is currently fragmenting as vendors seek to prove their platform efficacy against standard cybersecurity frameworks. This partnership aligns Mplify with industry-standardization efforts to establish a definitive, audited benchmark for cloud-network security.
Enterprises using Mplify platforms will soon see third-party validated certification stamps on compliant products, signaling a move toward standardized security claims. This transition helps IT decision-makers in Austin and beyond verify performance benchmarks without relying on internal marketing data.
The takeaway
The move formalizes the verification process for SASE platforms, moving away from subjective vendor claims toward lab-certified performance. IT professionals should monitor for the release of the first certified Mplify benchmarks to understand the specific performance metrics now required for platform validation.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Telecompaper.
