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Study reveals benefits of Zero Trust extend far beyond network security
In-depth customer study underscores strategic value of Appgate SDP as catalyst for Zero Trust security , cloud migration and Digital Transformation initiatives .
Johna Till Johnson , President and Founder , Nemertes , said : “ There ’ s little doubt that Zero Trust represents the future of network security . But what many fail to appreciate is the ‘ halo effect ’ that implementing a ZTNA-enabled Zero Trust framework can have on aspects of the business that extend far beyond network security .
Nemertes , a global research-based advisory and consulting firm that analyzes the business value of emerging technologies , has announced the release of a Real Economic Value study on Appgate SDP , an industry-leading Zero Trust Network Access ( ZTNA ) solution . The independent study , based on customer interviews with enterprise technology leaders from multiple industries , quantifies the business value and operational impact of Appgate SDP .
The Nemertes study emphasizes three common ZTNA use cases :
• VPN replacement , which was the most common scenario with 44 % of participants reporting they utilize Appgate SDP to modernize secure remote connections ;
• Securing DevOps to provide developers with dynamic access to network resources and ;
• Cloud migration to unify access policies and controls across all on-premises and cloud-based environments .
Industries represented in the study include high-tech , financial services , manufacturing , media , publishing , government and non-profit .
“ The interviews we conducted with these Appgate customers were surprising and illuminating . From streamlining the onboarding of new customers and accelerating Digital Transformation to improving employee satisfaction , this study shows how a Zero Trust Network Access security approach can serve as a springboard for innovation .”
Some of the key findings from the report include :
• Using Appgate SDP accelerates Digital Transformation . Participants reported that Appgate SDP accelerated Digital Transformation initiatives by an average of 119 %. They cite concrete examples , such as the ability to quickly onboard vendors while maintaining a solid security stance .
• Appgate SDP is highly strategic to Zero Trust security initiatives . On a scale of one to 10 , where 10 is ‘ most strategic to Zero Trust ’, respondents rated Appgate SDP at a 9.5 .
• Appgate SDP enables work-from-home ( WFH ) and hybrid WFH environments . All participants reported a dramatic increase ( 1148 %) in the number of employees working from home pre- Covid versus during and post-pandemic and viewed Appgate SDP as a critical enabler .
• Appgate SDP improves operational efficiency . All participants reported improvements ranging from 50 % to 100 % in at least one of the following operational metrics : time to provision new users ; staff count required to manage provisioning ; trouble tickets related to log-ons and application access ; security incidents related to log-ons and application access ; user login times ; and the ability to handle multiple simultaneous users .
Barry Field , CEO , Appgate , said : “ While we talk to our customers on a daily basis , we wanted an independent , unfiltered assessment on how they apply Appgate SDP in production environments and quantify its economic and operational benefits .
“ The Nemertes report covers compelling , instructive use cases that showcase how innovative organizations are leveraging Appgate to modernize secure access controls , build a Zero Trust framework and accelerate transformative business initiatives .” p
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