42Gears has unveiled SureAccess, a new Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution aimed at fortifying enterprise security by ensuring that only verified users and authenticated devices can access corporate resources from any location at any time. This development underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing data protection in an increasingly mobile work environment.
Onkar Singh, CEO of 42Gears, emphasized the importance of this solution in addressing the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. He remarked that “SureAccess represents our response to evolving security challenges, offering organizations a robust solution that verifies every access attempt, regardless of location or device.”
The SureAccess solution is specifically engineered to defend organizations against unauthorized access, data breaches, and internal security threats. It employs a range of sophisticated features, such as the secure Wireguard protocol, which enhances data integrity, and a split tunnel mechanism to selectively route internet traffic through secure channels based on specific DNS or IP addresses.
Moreover, SureAccess introduces a DNS-based access policy that simplifies secure access to corporate resources by controlling which domains can use the SureAccess tunnel. This feature is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture while enabling seamless web access. Its cloud scalability ensures that the solution can automatically accommodate unexpected increases in device traffic, which is vital for organizations experiencing rapid growth or fluctuations in usage.
Advanced authentication methods, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and passwordless solutions provided by Identity Providers (IdPs), allow for heightened security in user verification. The Access Policy Manager (APM) further enhances security by allowing real-time, context-aware, and conditional access to enterprise resources. Additionally, the Per App VPN feature routes traffic from specific applications through the SureAccess tunnel, effectively compartmentalizing secure access.
In terms of security benefits, SureAccess guarantees continuous verification for all users and devices attempting to connect to corporate resources. The encrypted tunnel network it provides safeguards sensitive data during transmission, while the granular control features limit network access strictly to authorized devices and applications that meet established security criteria. The Secure BYOD access integrated into SureAccess also embodies a Zero Trust framework, enforcing security measures on personal devices utilized for corporate tasks.
The overall implementation of SureAccess aims to thwart data breaches and unauthorized access by protecting all internet traffic through secure tunneling mechanisms. Additionally, its selective routing for critical services preserves existing security policies, ensuring that business operations remain uninterrupted.
This introduction of SureAccess enriches 42Gears’ suite of enterprise mobility solutions, equipping organizations with essential tools to protect their digital assets amid a complex and escalating threat landscape. Given the persistent risks posed by various cyber threats, including potential tactics defined under the MITRE ATT&CK framework such as initial access and privilege escalation, the robust measures provided by SureAccess are timely and necessary.
