The rise of cloud technologies, decentralized infrastructures, and remote workforces has made traditional security perimeters obsolete, exposing the limitations of VPNs. VPNs are now often inadequate, struggling with expanded attack surfaces, high costs, increased latency, and limited visibility into application performance.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) offers a cloud-based alternative tailored to today’s security needs. By granting controlled, role-based application access based on user identity and device context, ZTNA minimizes risks, reduces attack surfaces, and prevents unauthorized lateral movement within networks. Unlike VPNs, ZTNA uses a trusted broker to connect users to applications without exposing them to the public internet.

With seamless integration into Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions, ZTNA ensures secure, flexible connectivity across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, enhancing both security and performance.

Not all ZTNA solutions are equal—discover the 10 must-haves that make a ZTNA solution exceptional.