The adoption of hybrid work models by India-based companies has significantly increased demand for secure remote access. Businesses are vulnerable to new types of technology crime because traditional Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions cannot balance ease of use and good security. Because of this issue, many businesses are deploying Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions that provide context-aware, identity-based controls for accessing the organisation's corporate resources.
Rising Risks in Remote Access
As users can now log in to different cloud applications, systems that operate on their own premises, and sensitive data from so many different locations and devices, the attack surface of corporate networks has greatly expanded.
Some of the most common risk factors include:
- Credential theft and phishing attacks.
- Lateral movement across corporate networks.
- Unauthorised access from unmanaged devices.
These risks highlight the limitations of legacy network access methods and underscore the need for more intelligent, dynamic solutions.
Where ZTNA fits in
By adopting a ZTNA Security solution, organisations can eliminate the "trust but verify" approach and adopt a zero-trust principle: always verify, never trust. With ZTNA security solutions, organisations can implement a zero-trust architecture by introducing these key features:
Authentication on an identity and device basis before granting access.
Micro-segmentation to restrict lateral movement.
Integration with real-time threat intelligence.
By replacing the traditional model of "Trust but verify, ZTNA allows access to be granted only to users who have been authenticated, using only approved devices, and to only approved applications.
Common Enterprise Use Cases
Indian enterprises are utilising ZTNA solutions for the following purposes:
Providing access to hybrid workers to use both cloud and on-premises applications.
Giving third-party vendors access to data and services while still providing secure access to their network.
Safeguarding sensitive data in highly regulated industries, including BFSI, healthcare, and information technology services.
Reasons Why ZTNA May Replace Traditional Methods of Access
ZTNA solutions improve user experience and reduce risk compared to traditional VPNs, as they do not provide extensive network access, prevent lateral movement by attackers, and are highly scalable due to the increasing use of cloud services by enterprises.
The Final Conclusion
If the enterprise prioritises security while maintaining flexibility, ZTNA security is no longer a luxury; it is now a requirement. Seqrite’s AI/ML-based ZTNA solutions provide integrated, identity-based access to all endpoints, enable secure cloud access, and support all users across all access points. With Seqrite, you will have a secure, agile, future-proof enterprise.