A naukri.com initiative
Siliconangle
1M
27
Image Credit: Siliconangle
Branches and factories and clouds, oh my! Zscaler extends Zero Trust Segmentation to distributed locations
- Zscaler has updated its Zero Trust Segmentation solutions to target organisations with widely distributed infrastructure, such as branch offices, factories, data centres and cloud environments, offering protection against lateral threat movement and reducing the complexities of securing remote and hybrid locations. Historical methods of securing these locations and environments, such as deploying internal firewalls to restrict access between zones, has proved very complicated and expensive. In contrast, Zscaler's cloud-centric approach aims to simplify network security by isolating each branch, factory or cloud instance as a “virtual island,” which communicates directly with Zscaler’s cloud-based platform.
- Zscaler applies tailored security policies to control access rather than relying on firewalls, network access control or NAC systems, and other on-premises security measures. Additionally, due to the cloud model, Zscaler's Zero Trust Segmentation aims to cut costs by between 30% and 50%, providing ongoing scalable support with multicloud and hybrid models, allowing for standardised security across data centers, public clouds and inter-cloud communication channels.
- Zscaler reports that its Zero Trust Segmentation solution can be deployed within days, allowing a quicker transition from traditional models. It is ideally suited for firms with distributed infrastructure and connected devices such as manufacturing, warehousing, and retail. Gray Television, which operates multiple broadcast facilities, reports that Zscaler's solution has reduced network costs and improved security.
- The cloud model is essential for scaling zero-trust segmentation. Because policies are in the cloud, a device moving requires no security admin to update devices. Organizations benefit from consistent security across data centers and cloud environments, reducing the risk of lateral threat movement and simplifying operations. Agrawal, VP of Zero Trust Device Segmentation, said, “This shift is essential for businesses that want to stay secure and agile in today's landscape.”
- Zscaler's Zero Trust Segmentation solution allows organizations to secure remote locations, segment vulnerable devices, and protect multi-cloud environments without adding the complexity of extensive hardware. This approach could help organizations streamline network security, though adoption will ultimately depend on their requirements and existing infrastructure.
Read Full Article
1 Like
For uninterrupted reading, download the app