Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

How it compares

ZTNA options range from full SSE platforms to lightweight mesh networks. Compare how well each supports your legacy apps, whether it checks device posture, and how painful the client is for users.

Why it works

VPNs and exposed remote access appliances are a favorite entry point for attackers. ZTNA removes that exposed surface and limits what a stolen login can reach.

What to look for

• It should not expose any inbound ports to the internet.
• It should check device posture.
• It should grant access per application rather than to the whole network.

Products I track for Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

• Zscaler Private AccessRecommended
• Cloudflare Access
• Twingate
• Tailscale
• Netskope Private Access
• Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
• Cloudflare Zero Trust free planFree

More in Breach & loss reduction

• DMARC
• Single sign-on (SSO)
• Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
• Anti-fraud & bot protection
• SOAR / security automation
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
• User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
• Account takeover protection
• Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
• Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
• Immutable storage

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