Akamai Guardicore Segmentation on AWS
Akamai Technologies, Inc. has introduced an extension of its cutting-edge segmentation solution, Akamai Guardicore Segmentation, to provide robust support for cloud-native resources in Amazon Web Services (AWS). This extension aims to tackle the challenges faced by organizations when implementing public cloud strategies while offering enhanced security measures in cloud environments. With the increasing threat of cybersecurity breaches, especially involving ransomware, the need for a comprehensive Zero Trust framework is essential. Leveraging Akamai Guardicore Segmentation in the cloud enables organizations to overcome visibility issues in application behaviors, streamline security policies across different cloud providers, and address governance conflicts between DevOps and SecOps teams.
Benefits of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation on AWS
The benefits of utilizing Akamai Guardicore Segmentation on AWS are multi-faceted. By providing agentless cloud-native visibility and enforcement, administrators can gain insights into cloud workloads and network flows in real-time, fostering collaboration between DevOps and SecOps teams. The solution's hybrid enforcement engine simplifies the definition of network policies while integrated reputation analysis and DNS firewall capabilities enhance breach detection and incident response times. Additionally, the scalable and secure nature of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation ensures data integrity within cloud environments, automatically adjusting to scale requirements.
Akamai Enterprise Application Access Improvements
Akamai also introduces updates to its Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) product, Akamai Enterprise Application Access, to enhance application performance and user experience. Utilizing Akamai's global infrastructure, this solution is ideal for organizations seeking secure access for their workforce, whether remote or in-office. By leveraging Akamai Connected Cloud for fast and secure application access, Enterprise Application Access ensures a seamless user experience and eliminates performance issues typically associated with remote connections. The solution can operate independently or as part of Akamai's unified Zero Trust suite, offering advanced policy management and agent/agentless capabilities.
Enhanced Features of Akamai Enterprise Application Access
The improvements in Akamai Enterprise Application Access include new features like edge transport for optimized end-user experiences and local points of presence (PoP) for faster application access for in-office users. By embedding performance optimization directly into the application path, the edge transport functionality ensures reliable performance even in environments with degraded connectivity. The local PoP capability eliminates the need to route traffic to a cloud PoP, significantly improving application speed and file transfer efficiencies. These enhancements contribute to a superior user experience and efficient application access for organizations adopting Zero Trust Network Access.