Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Protecting businesses from evolving cyber threats with advanced security that goes beyond outdated perimeter defences
Modern Access Security with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
The cyber threat landscape is constantly increasing in sophistication and expertise. Protecting businesses from unauthorised access, data breaches, and insider threats across complex and growing digital environments is a constant challenge. Traditional security models rely on outdated perimeter-based defences, which leave organisations vulnerable as modern cyber-attacks become more skilful.
At Red Helix, we leverage Appgate’s Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution to provide a dynamic and intelligent approach to access control, ensuring that only verified users and devices can connect to critical systems. This tool works on the premise of strict verification before a device is trusted.
Appgate ZTNA operates on the principle of least privilege, meaning users are granted access only to the resources they need, reducing the attack surface and minimising potential risk. Appgate dynamically adjusts access based on real-time identity, device security posture, and contextual factors. This ensures that even if credentials are compromised, attackers are unable to move laterally or access sensitive data. The result is a highly secure, flexible, and scalable access solution that supports remote work, cloud adoption, and hybrid IT environments.
Beyond security, enhanced Identity and Access Management (IAM) delivers measurable business benefits and a strong return on investment (ROI). It reduces operational complexity by eliminating outdated VPN infrastructures, lowers the risk of costly breaches, and improves compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR and ISO 27001.
By implementing Appgate ZTNA with Red Helix, businesses gain a seamless, user-friendly security solution that enhances productivity while ensuring robust protection against cyber threats. Investing in modern IAM isn’t just about security, it’s about enabling business growth with confidence and control.
ZTNA v. VPN
With remote work here to stay, businesses must strengthen cyber security for remote workers.
Traditional VPNs pose risks due to their broad access model, allowing attackers to move laterally within networks. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) enhances security by preventing unauthorized movement, reducing attack surfaces, and integrating with modern cloud environments.
Unlike VPNs, which suffer from performance issues, ZTNA directly connects users to applications, improving speed and reliability. If VPN credentials are compromised, attackers gain full access, whereas ZTNA enforces least-privilege access, minimising damage.
As cyber threats evolve, ZTNA provides a more secure, scalable, and efficient alternative to VPNs.
| ZTNA | Traditional VPN |
|---|---|
| Zero Trust (continuous verification, least privilege) | Trust-based (initial authentication grants broad access) |
| Granular access to specific applications | Broad access to entire network |
| Faster due to direct connections | Slower due to backhauling traffic |
| Cloud-based, easier to set up | Requires configuration on user devices and corporate network |
| More flexible for remote and mobile users | Less flexible, better suited for fixed locations |
| Scales easily to accomodate growth | Can be complex to scale for large numbers of users |
Key Benefits
Enhanced Identity and Access Management through ZTNA ensures enhanced security controls across your organisation’s infrastructure. Internal resources are invisible across the internet, protecting your assets. Additionally, access control policies only allow users specific access to authorised applications based on identity, device posture and context. Users are granted minimum access required to perform their tasks which means that potential damage is limited should a breach occur.
User’s experience is also improved as flexible options cater to different user preferences and devices. This provides support for client or browser-based access. Multi-tunnelling controls allow simultaneous connections across multiple clouds, SaaS, and on-prem resources. Additionally, access from any location is granted seamlessly, therefore improving response time.
The centralised policy engine manages access controls for all users, devices, and workloads via a single location. This reduces complexity and eliminates the need for complex network configurations for remote access.
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