Network demands have become more complex, including a massive growth in hybrid work environment dynamics. Yet, solutions to keep networks running efficiently and securely don’t need to become more complicated.
Zero trust network access (ZTNA) solutions meet the demand for secure and seamless application access for hybrid work across highly distributed networks - with resources spread across data centers and multiple clouds.
One solution in particular - Fortinet’s Universal ZTNA - gives channel partners a complete offering to secure hybrid work applications, extending zero trust principles across multiple locations.
Zero Trust in hybrid work environments is an intelligent solution to a complex problem.
Segmenting For Better Security
“Zero Trust is more than a framework – it's a transformative strategy that reshapes how organizations approach security and operations,” consulting group The Wright Way Enterprises said recently following a study.
A key aspect of Fortinet Universal ZTNA is that it performs full user and device checks for every application session for every user on a network - regardless of the user’s location: office, home, or on the road. The components of Universal ZTNA are part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and cybersecurity on the network regardless of coordinates.
The Pieces That Go Together
Consider the three primary components of Universal ZTNA:
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The ZTNA application gateway enforces access policies and manages encrypted tunnel terminations, integrated across multiple products like FortiGate and FortiWeb and standalone ZTNA application gateway.
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FortiClient acts as a ZTNA agent, facilitating encrypted connections and handling device assessments, vulnerability scan, endpoint visibility, endpoint protection and web filtering. and single sign-on while incorporating VPN functionality.
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FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (EMS) configures ZTNA agents and is standard with all licensed FortiClient versions available as cloud-based and on-premise options.
Consider just one aspect of Universal ZTNA: To protect traffic over the internet, the FortiClient ZTNA agent on the device creates an encrypted, secure tunnel from the device to the ZTNA application gateway.
All of this is perfect for solution providers who may lean toward ZTNA to transition their customers away from legacy virtual private networks (VPNs) to meet current competitive demands, security requirements, and ever-changing workplaces.
You can find more information on Fortinet’s Universal ZTNA here.