Alkira® Inc., the leader in Network Infrastructure as a Service, has officially announced the launch of its Alkira Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution, which happens to be a groundbreaking cloud-based service that redefines secure access from anywhere for the modern enterprise.
According to certain reports, ZTNA effectively combines zero trust principles with Alkira’s renowned network infrastructure expertise to deliver a unified platform for end-to-end secure connectivity without compromising on network performance and efficiency.
You see, the current distributed work environment, traditional VPNs, and perimeter-based security models have been consistently failing to meet the complex needs of multi-cloud infrastructures and remote workforces. We say so because they often provide overly broad access, lack granular control, and at the same time, they can’t efficiently handle the diverse traffic flows of modern applications.
In response, Alkira’s ZTNA brings to the fore a comprehensive solution that provides granular, identity-based access to resources across all environments, while simultaneously leveraging existing network segmentation for enhanced security.
Talk about the given technology on a slightly deeper level, we begin from its promise of providing a unified solution for all traffic flows. This translates to how the solution can provide consistent security and efficiency across user-to-app, app-to-app, and user-to-internet communications.
Next up, we must dig into the solution’s network-first approach, where it leverages existing network segmentation to enhance security without sacrificing performance. Joining that network-first approach would be a decentralized architecture which packs a centralized policy enforcement engine together with a decentralized data plane for optimal performance and ease of use.
“Alkira ZTNA revolutionizes secure access by combining zero trust principles with network infrastructure expertise,” said Manan Shah, SVP of Products at Alkira. “By treating all traffic flows equally—whether user-to-app, app-to-app, or user-to-internet—we’re providing a level of consistency that’s unprecedented in the industry. Our solution not only enhances security but also optimizes performance and simplifies management, all through a single, scalable platform.”
Then, there is single pane of glass aspect which goes a long distance to simplify the management, monitoring, and visibility of your network through a one exclusive source i.e. Alkira dashboard.
Hold on, we still have a few bits left to unpack, considering we haven’t touched on the given ZTNA’s integrated full stack security. This brand of security basically allows for users to bring in the vendor of their choice to secure their traffic around internet and private applications, all of it, of course, achieved using a single stack.
Rounding up highlights would the solution’s scalable nature, as well as its on-demand facility that lets you adapt to changing needs without upfront investments or hardware installations.
Among other things, we ought to mention how Alkira ZTNA is built on a robust technical foundation which sets it apart from other zero-trust solutions. For instance, it includes Alkira Cloud Exchange Points (CXPs), distributed points of presence that serve as the backbone of the solution and help it provide secure access and efficient traffic routing..
Complimenting this is the solution’s potential when it comes to integrating with existing identity providers, supporting multi-factor authentication, and providing real-time visibility into user sessions and network flows.
“In a landscape where many ZTNA solutions focus solely on user-to-app scenarios, Alkira’s comprehensive approach stands out,” said Shamus McGillicuddy, VP of Research at Enterprise Management Associates (EMA). “By addressing the full spectrum of enterprise traffic flows within a single platform, Alkira is positioning itself as a leader in the next generation of secure access solutions.”
Founded in 2018, Alkira’s rise up the ranks stems from its ability to unify any environments, sites, and users via an enterprise network built entirely in the cloud. The company’s excellence in what it does can also be understood once you consider the fact that several Fortune 100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and global managed service providers currently rely on its prowess to facilitate their network operations.
