Sophos Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is a modern, secure alternative to traditional VPNs delivering identity-based access to applications from anywhere. By continuously verifying user identity and device health, ZTNA ensures that only trusted users on secure devices can access corporate systems. It is managed entirely from Sophos Central and works natively with Sophos Firewall and Intercept X to create a unified, intelligent security fabric.
What’s special about Sophos ZTNA?
- Integrated with Sophos Central for unified deployment, policy, and visibility.
- Agent-based or agentless access options for secure connections across devices and platforms.
- Continuous device posture checks using endpoint health data from Sophos Intercept X.
- Seamless integration with Sophos Firewall for coordinated policy enforcement and risk-based access control.
- Adaptive Trust Model dynamically evaluates trust based on user identity, device security, and risk level.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) support for strong identity protection.
- Cloud-native architecture , deployable across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.
Key Capabilities
- Identity-based Access Control: Granular, per-application access based on user identity and device health.
- Zero Trust Enforcement: Ensures continuous verification never assumes trust, even inside the network.
- Integration with Synchronized Security: Shares real-time device status with Sophos Firewall for automated response.
- Adaptive Access Policies: Dynamically adjust permissions based on changing risk factors.
- Simplified Deployment: Managed directly from Sophos Central no complex infrastructure or separate consoles.
- Multi-Cloud Compatibility: Works seamlessly across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
- Detailed Reporting: Visibility into user sessions, access patterns, and blocked attempts.
Business Impact
- Replaces legacy VPNs with a faster, more secure remote access solution.
- Enhances productivity by providing frictionless access for trusted users.
- Reduces attack surface and prevents lateral movement inside the network.
- Strengthens compliance and governance with continuous monitoring and auditing.
- Improves IT efficiency with centralized management through Sophos Central.
- Enables secure hybrid work models without complex configurations.
Bottom line
Sophos ZTNA delivers secure, intelligent, and seamless access to applications wherever users work. By uniting identity verification, endpoint health, and network security, it creates a modern Zero Trust environment that eliminates the weaknesses of traditional VPNs. With DBS, organizations can deploy and manage Sophos ZTNA as part of an integrated Synchronized Security strategy ensuring resilience, compliance, and total peace of mind.
