EXPERT OPINION to access the Internet , cloud services and private applications without making them publicly available . Our aim here is to replace VPN setups .
Similarly , Zscaler Private Access ( ZPA ) is a cloud-delivered , Zero Trust Network Access ( ZTNA ) service that provides secure access to all private applications , without the need for a remote access VPN . So , ZPA is a VPN alternative that ensures the network goes dark for everyone , preventing any lateral movement .
On the next phase in building a Zero Trust network model , businesses should be implementing deception technology , appto-app segmentation and cloud security posture management . So , at the start there are a couple of basic steps every organisation should implement around Internet and private access , and many more to consider thereafter .
Following common trends and the businesses you serve , what is a frequent problem when
Rob Standing , Regional Director – Middle East , Turkey and Africa at Zscaler
it comes to cloud solution adoption and what should businesses be doing differently ?
As many companies are on their Digital Transformation journeys , the most significant objection we come across is changing the status quo . Change is not easy and there are a lot of hearts and minds to win over , especially when altering a security setup .
On one hand , you ’ ve got the operation teams wanting to give everyone a great experience with utilising services . On the other hand , you ’ ve got the security teams that want to make sure everything is locked down . So , it ’ s a matter of pleasing both . At Zscaler , we uncover their desired state and give recommendations on achieving that unified goal .
For organisations that do not have a secured cloud solution or are looking to modernise existing workloads , what should be their starting point ?
Just reach out to us . I came on board a couple of years ago and was fortunate to start building this region for Zscaler from a vendor presence perspective . Now we have 15 people here . We ’ ve got very strong engineering , architecture and support teams who will guide you expertly on your Zero Trust journey .
We also have over 200 customers across the region – so speak to any of those businesses that are utilising us . We ’ re also very grateful to have big exposure to several C-level individuals www . intelligentdatacentres . com
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