Enhancing Secure Application Access
In the current landscape where a hybrid workforce is becoming the norm, the ability for employees to securely access work applications from multiple locations is paramount. Fortinet Universal ZTNA offers a solution that ensures secure access to applications, regardless of the user's physical location. By implementing Zero Trust principles, Fortinet ZTNA only trusts users and devices after stringent verification. This approach guarantees that users can securely access applications from anywhere, whether they are working remotely or on-site.
Securing Application Access with Fortinet ZTNA
Fortinet ZTNA provides a simple, automatic, and secure remote access solution that authenticates users and devices before granting access to applications. By integrating an application gateway in FortiOS and a ZTNA agent in FortiClient, the solution ensures robust security controls across the network. Additionally, FortiAuthenticator seamlessly handles user identity verification, creating a comprehensive security posture for application access.
Features and Benefits of Fortinet Universal ZTNA
Fortinet Universal ZTNA offers a range of valuable features and benefits that enhance secure access to applications. With flexible deployment options, organizations can enforce ZTNA policies for remote and on-site workers. The solution provides granular access control, granting session-specific application access. Ongoing verification of user and device identity ensures only authorized individuals gain access. The unified FortiClient agent combines VPN, ZTNA, URL filtering, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanning in a single platform. Importantly, the transition from VPN to ZTNA is seamless with FortiOS 7.0, saving costs and simplifying the migration process. Automatic encrypted tunnels establish secure connections, safeguarding data traffic between endpoints and access proxies.
Use Cases and Analyst Recognition
Fortinet Universal ZTNA is applicable across various scenarios, including hybrid work environments, where secure and granular access is crucial. By reducing risks and ensuring only authorized users access applications, organizations can strengthen their security posture. The solution also facilitates secure access to cloud and SaaS applications, offering visibility and control to safeguard data. With accolades from Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE and Security Service Edge, Fortinet's ZTNA is recognized for its innovation and effectiveness in securing the modern workforce.
Gartner Peer Insights™ Reviews
Fortinet Universal ZTNA has received rave reviews from customers, earning the coveted Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Security Service Edge. With a 4.7-star rating and high recommendation rates, customers praise the solution's comprehensive security features and ease of implementation. Users highlight the agent's coverage, combining VPN, NGAV, web filtering, application firewall, vulnerability scanning, and ZTNA capabilities effectively. Fortinet's ZTNA solution offers a secure and seamless option for accessing corporate resources, eliminating VPN complexities.
Resources for Zero Trust Network Access
For those interested in learning more about Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Fortinet offers valuable resources, including eBooks and news articles that delve into the principles and benefits of ZTNA technology. These resources provide insights into securing users' remote access, implementing zero-trust models for application access, and addressing gaps in zero trust implementations. By staying informed on the evolving landscape of secure network access, organizations can fortify their defenses and adapt to modern cybersecurity challenges.
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