The Problem with Legacy Network and Security Architectures
Legacy network and security architectures are often expensive and enable ransomware attacks due to the lateral movement of threats between branches and the cloud. Extending the network to branches not only increases the attack surface but also introduces vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cyber threats. Additionally, the use of multiple internet-facing firewalls and a complex network of site-to-site VPNs and firewalls drive up costs and add unnecessary complexity to the infrastructure.
Solution Overview: Zero Trust for Branch and Cloud
Zscaler's Zero Trust for Branch and Cloud offers a comprehensive solution to secure and simplify communications within and between the branch, cloud, and data center. By connecting branches, campuses, and factories to the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, organizations can enforce policies that segment users, devices, and workloads effectively. This segmentation helps prevent unauthorized lateral movement of threats, enhancing overall security.
Key Benefits of Zscaler's Zero Trust Solution
Zscaler's Zero Trust solution provides several key benefits, including rapid deployment that brings branches online in days instead of weeks. The solution enables segmentation between and within branches to stop lateral movement of threats, effectively securing legacy OT systems. By eliminating the need for traditional firewalls, VPNs, proxies, NAC switches, and complex routing, organizations can reduce costs and simplify their cloud environments. Additionally, Zscaler's solution accelerates application migration to hybrid clouds while ensuring consistent threat protection, data protection, and segmentation.
Solution Details: Zero Trust for Branch and Cloud Offerings
Zscaler's Zero Trust for Branch and Cloud includes key offerings such as Zero Trust SD-WAN, Zero Trust Device Segmentation, and Privileged Remote Access. These offerings enable organizations to establish secure communications between branches, factories, clouds, and data centers, as well as secure IoT/OT devices within branches, factories, and campuses. Privileged Remote Access ensures fast, direct, and secure access to industrial systems and devices, enhancing operational efficiency and security.
Customer Success Stories: Siemens Case Study
A notable customer success story includes Siemens, a company with 360,000 employees across 192 countries. Siemens implemented Zscaler's Zero Trust SD-WAN to achieve operational excellence through policy automation and experience monitoring within the Zscaler platform. By adopting Zero Trust for Branch and Cloud, Siemens was able to eliminate lateral threat movement between branches and clouds, enhancing their overall security posture.