IPI ZTNA

Zero Trust Network Access

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) technology is the primary technology that enables organizations to implement Zero Trust security. This technology hides most of the infrastructure and services and creates one-to-one encrypted communication between devices and the resources they require.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is responsible for establishing standards and methods (such as minimum requirements) for the information security of all operations and assets of United States organizations, in IST SP 800-207A Sep 2023 (ZTA Model for Access Control in Cloud-Native) Applications in Multi-Location Environments) and NIST SP 800-215 Nov 2022 (Guide to a Secure Enterprise Network Landscape) definitely emphasize this solution and the importance and necessity of implementing ZTNA instead of traditional solutions and the organizational landscape with a secure network according to integrated frameworks has drawn.

ZTNA enhances security by adopting a “never trust, always verify” approach, ensuring that remote users can only access applications and systems they are authorized to access. This model is primarily effective in reducing the level of attack and minimizing the risk of widespread access to resources, and in addition to IT, it also addresses traditional challenges such as remote site connectivity in the field of OT and wireless networks (5G).

The Gartner Institute defines ZTNA as “Products and services that create a logical access boundary based on identity and context that includes an enterprise user and an internal application or set of applications.” Applications are hidden from discovery and access is limited to a set of named entities through a trusted broker. The broker verifies the identity, context, and policy adherence of specified participants before allowing access, minimizing lateral movement elsewhere in the network.

The key concept behind ZTNA, which we developed at IPInstrument, requires organizations to expose every resource and asset as “fully exposed to the Internet” when needed. No user is trusted by default, all users must be limited to the minimum required access rights and must be fully monitored.

Firewalls and security layers that used to exist only at network access points (at the Gateway, Edge, or Core of the network) are now applicable to any endpoint, server, and even applications. Every access request and every connection must begin with the assumption that the user and device may be compromised and need to be secured and re-authenticated. In fact, suppose that you, as the network security manager of the organization, have a firewall and security layer on every device in your network, while you are still managing it, and users are not involved in any more difficult or complicated work.

How does the IPI ZTNA product help with the security of your organization?

Below we examine the main components of security solutions provided by IPInstrument company.

Solving the challenge of ransomware in the organization:

Increasingly sophisticated these days, ransomware accounts for 70% of all malware breaches and is the fastest-growing cybercrime activity, and according to the Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), in 2022, the use of ransomware has been the fastest-growing enterprise hacking trend. Although all organizations have updated antiviruses, ransomware still hides itself with new methods and infects the network. The main function of ransomware is the ability to move laterally, which causes it to spread itself in the network of an organization and infect at least all the equipment in the VLAN or Segment Zone associated with it, and this is precisely why by making the segments smaller, the propagation interval can be reduced. limited This is where ZTNA, by implementing Micro-Segmentation, can limit each segment to a single device and, like a firewall bubble, surround every asset in the network, and this is the most effective defense against ransomware, and in the least time, it can prevent the spread of ransomware in other devices. And prevents in the network.

Solving the challenge of ransomware in the organization:

Increasingly sophisticated these days, ransomware accounts for 70% of all malware breaches and is the fastest-growing cybercrime activity, and according to the Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), in 2022, the use of ransomware has been the fastest-growing enterprise hacking trend. Although all organizations have updated antiviruses, ransomware still hides itself with new methods and infects the network. The main function of ransomware is the ability to move laterally, which causes it to spread itself in the network of an organization and infect at least all the equipment in the VLAN or Segment Zone associated with it, and this is precisely why by making the segments smaller, the propagation interval can be reduced. limited This is where ZTNA, by implementing Micro-Segmentation, can limit each segment to a single device and, like a firewall bubble, surround every asset in the network, and this is the most effective defense against ransomware, and in the least time, it can prevent the spread of ransomware in other devices. And prevents in the network.

Solving the challenge of securely connecting salespeople and remote workers:

VPN and ZTNA solutions have been the go-to solutions for securely connecting remote employees and salespeople to the network. With the rise of remote working, security architects face a Faustian bargain: prioritizing speed and cost (VPN) or a more secure user-friendly experience (ZTNA), which should be sacrificed? VPNs are fast, but less secure due to their open port on the Internet. ZTNA is secure, but more expensive and slower due to routing all traffic through a dedicated or cloud connection. But IPI ZTNA combines the security of ZTNA with the speed of VPN in an integrated platform in such a way that it connects users in a peer-to-peer manner and by encrypting this connection, there is no need for each user's traffic to reach another user through VPN Server is done. Everything is encrypted at the application layer without the need for a VPN, direct and unambiguous connection. Even if VPN connections are required, there is no game port to the internet and only an authenticated asset (after MFA verification) can see and connect to the port, providing blazing network speeds even if required via L7 SSL Experience VPN and L3 Secure VPN.

Solving the challenge of securely connecting salespeople and remote workers:

VPN and ZTNA solutions have been the go-to solutions for securely connecting remote employees and salespeople to the network. With the rise of remote working, security architects face a Faustian bargain: prioritizing speed and cost (VPN) or a more secure user-friendly experience (ZTNA), which should be sacrificed? VPNs are fast, but less secure due to their open port on the Internet. ZTNA is secure, but more expensive and slower due to routing all traffic through a dedicated or cloud connection. But IPI ZTNA combines the security of ZTNA with the speed of VPN in an integrated platform in such a way that it connects users in a peer-to-peer manner and by encrypting this connection, there is no need for each user's traffic to reach another user through VPN Server is done. Everything is encrypted at the application layer without the need for a VPN, direct and unambiguous connection. Even if VPN connections are required, there is no game port to the internet and only an authenticated asset (after MFA verification) can see and connect to the port, providing blazing network speeds even if required via L7 SSL Experience VPN and L3 Secure VPN.

Reduce OpenX Security and Feel the ROI:

Segmentation of traditional networks is expensive. Hardware firewalls are expensive, their deployment process is long, they constantly need to be audited, and their ongoing maintenance depends on professional services for constant and manual updates of rules. using software firewalls, it does not. But the good news is that from the perspective of the IPI ZTNA architecture, segmentation deals with the asset itself rather than being tied to the hardware, making it easier than ever to implement the concept of micro-segmentation of network and assets at high speed and with almost no maintenance. ; This means you don't need to re-partition when you change or update your hardware. Instead, the rules you define are already defined for every asset, client, server, or OT, regardless of where it is located. These differences alone save tens of thousands of hours for organizations by eliminating the need for IT or Help-desk staff and ultimately save a stunning 83% of the cost of traditional segmentation and 71% of the cost of old micro-segmentation, and according to statistics, ROI will face up to 30% increase.

Reduce OpenX Security and Feel the ROI:

Segmentation of traditional networks is expensive. Hardware firewalls are expensive, their deployment process is long, they constantly need to be audited, and their ongoing maintenance depends on professional services for constant and manual updates of rules. using software firewalls, it does not.
But the good news is that from the perspective of the IPI ZTNA architecture, segmentation deals with the asset itself rather than being tied to the hardware, making it easier than ever to implement the concept of micro-segmentation of network and assets at high speed and with almost no maintenance. ; This means you don't need to re-partition when you change or update your hardware. Instead, the rules you define are already defined for every asset, client, server, or OT, regardless of where it is located.
These differences alone save tens of thousands of hours for organizations by eliminating the need for IT or Help-desk staff and ultimately save a stunning 83% of the cost of traditional segmentation and 71% of the cost of old micro-segmentation, and according to statistics, ROI will face up to 30% increase.

Solving the challenge of dividing each asset:

Although Micro-Segmentation by reducing the size of the segments limits the spread of risks, it has been very difficult to scale and operationalize due to the use of multiple policies with different factors that often end up in broken programs. It has not been widely adopted at scale because the significant upfront costs of hardware, and the long and costly deployment and maintenance that rely heavily on professional services mean that many organizations are months or even years away from full deployment and ultimately unable to fully deploy. Segment your network. Additionally, many user-side ports, such as management ports, must remain open and are therefore always subject to lateral movement. But IPI ZTNA works in reverse by recognizing all communications and processes with different names and extensions (*.*) and in implementing the concept of Micro-Segmentation even on the largest scales, it facilitates the work in such a way that it can limit every single segment to a single device or Even one process is slow and like a firewall bubble, it surrounds every asset or process in the network, and unlike the old solutions that must keep at least some privileged ports open and therefore vulnerable, it keeps the ports closed and after authentication, Admin users will unlock them using just-in-time MFA.

Solving the challenge of dividing each asset:

Although Micro-Segmentation by reducing the size of the segments limits the spread of risks, it has been very difficult to scale and operationalize due to the use of multiple policies with different factors that often end up in broken programs. It has not been widely adopted at scale because the significant upfront costs of hardware, and the long and costly deployment and maintenance that rely heavily on professional services mean that many organizations are months or even years away from full deployment and ultimately unable to fully deploy. Segment your network. Additionally, many user-side ports, such as management ports, must remain open and are therefore always subject to lateral movement. But IPI ZTNA works in reverse by recognizing all communications and processes with different names and extensions (*.*) and in implementing the concept of Micro-Segmentation even on the largest scales, it facilitates the work in such a way that it can limit every single segment to a single device or Even one process is slow and like a firewall bubble, it surrounds every asset or process in the network, and unlike the old solutions that must keep at least some privileged ports open and therefore vulnerable, it keeps the ports closed and after authentication, Admin users will unlock them using just-in-time MFA.

Solving cyber insurance challenges:

As cyber-attacks become more frequent and sophisticated, cyber insurance is becoming mandatory for businesses of all sizes. Insurers come up with checklists of strict network security requirements that help not only comply with insurer policy, but also reduce recent premiums and comply with government regulations, such as PCI DSS for credit card transactions, HIPAA for the healthcare industry, and even the EU GDPR helps; On the other hand, it will impose huge costs on organizations, and the good news is that the only way to meet these requirements is to use the useful features of a successful ZTNA product. Attacks by hackers on the network infrastructure of large multinational companies can be very damaging, and this figure sometimes reaches more than 30 Billion Dollars. On the other hand, these days with new decisions being made, some industries now require cyber insurance as part of their contractual obligations or as a condition of doing business with certain customers or partners. In other countries, including the US, contracts are more stringent and, for example, the New York State Department of Financial Services has issued cybersecurity regulations that require financial institutions to maintain cybersecurity programs that include evaluating insurance coverage for cyber risks. Similarly, some federal contractors are required to have cyber insurance as part of their contract requirements.

Solving cyber insurance challenges:

As cyber-attacks become more frequent and sophisticated, cyber insurance is becoming mandatory for businesses of all sizes. Insurers come up with checklists of strict network security requirements that help not only comply with insurer policy, but also reduce recent premiums and comply with government regulations, such as PCI DSS for credit card transactions, HIPAA for the healthcare industry, and even the EU GDPR helps; On the other hand, it will impose huge costs on organizations, and the good news is that the only way to meet these requirements is to use the useful features of a successful ZTNA product. Attacks by hackers on the network infrastructure of large multinational companies can be very damaging, and this figure sometimes reaches more than 30 Billion Dollars. On the other hand, these days with new decisions being made, some industries now require cyber insurance as part of their contractual obligations or as a condition of doing business with certain customers or partners. In other countries, including the US, contracts are more stringent and, for example, the New York State Department of Financial Services has issued cybersecurity regulations that require financial institutions to maintain cybersecurity programs that include evaluating insurance coverage for cyber risks. Similarly, some federal contractors are required to have cyber insurance as part of their contract requirements.

An operational and important step for success in penetration testing:

Successfully passing a penetration test proves that the organization can protect itself against a variety of attacks. But the problem is that many of these tests are very difficult to pass even with the best security solutions. A tight timeline, a limited budget, a small IT team, these are some of the primary and common organizational challenges that make passing a penetration test even harder than it should be. The root cause of most failed penetration tests is excessive network permissions. Networks are designed for connectivity, not security, and are usually completely open on the inside, allowing machines to access the network more than they need or should ever have. This simplifies the attacker's ability to move laterally after he has compromised a car. The good news is that, rather than reactively dealing with every issue a penetration test reveals, ZTNA is proactive and takes a proactive approach to tackling the root cause of breaches, ensuring that organizations pass the penetration test on the first try. Because the detection process cannot collect information about the network and behind the ports that are now closed, lateral movement of the malware or intruder is impossible, and finally, if attackers cannot see anything on the enterprise network, they cannot extract or encrypt its data.

An operational and important step for success in penetration testing:

Successfully passing a penetration test proves that the organization can protect itself against a variety of attacks. But the problem is that many of these tests are very difficult to pass even with the best security solutions. A tight timeline, a limited budget, a small IT team, these are some of the primary and common organizational challenges that make passing a penetration test even harder than it should be. The root cause of most failed penetration tests is excessive network permissions. Networks are designed for connectivity, not security, and are usually completely open on the inside, allowing machines to access the network more than they need or should ever have. This simplifies the attacker's ability to move laterally after he has compromised a car. The good news is that, rather than reactively dealing with every issue a penetration test reveals, ZTNA is proactive and takes a proactive approach to tackling the root cause of breaches, ensuring that organizations pass the penetration test on the first try. Because the detection process cannot collect information about the network and behind the ports that are now closed, lateral movement of the malware or intruder is impossible, and finally, if attackers cannot see anything on the enterprise network, they cannot extract or encrypt its data.

How does the IPI ZTNA product help the security of your organization?

Below we examine the main components of security solutions provided by IPInstrument company.

Solving the challenge of securely connecting salespeople and remote workers

Solving the challenge of securely connecting salespeople and remote workers

Solving the challenge of ransomware in the organization

Solving the challenge of ransomware in the organization

Reduce OpenX Security and Feel the ROI

Reduce OpenX Security and Feel the ROI

Solving the challenge of dividing each asset

Solving the challenge of dividing each asset

An operational and important step for success in penetration testing

An operational and important step for success in penetration testing

Solving cyber insurance challenges

Solving cyber insurance challenges

IPI ZTNA product features

  • WUI/CLI Interface

  • LAN Traffic Mgmt.

  • Smart Security

  • Application Control

  • Micro Segmentation

  • Intelligence Reports

  • API for Join with XDR,SIEM,...

  • Log Mgmt & Reports

  • Traffic Encryption without VPN

  • Client Procce Mgmt.

  • Traffic Emergency Block

  • Posture Conditions

  • VPN Server/Client

  • MFA Authentication

  • Application Isolation

  • Internet Separation

Why is ZTNA needed?

Organizations need ZTNA as they face challenges with cloud migration, hybrid and remote working, and IT infrastructure built from disparate environments. They are looking for a simple solution to secure cloud and on-premise assets to serve their diverse and remote workforce. ZTNA protects organizations in the following ways:

Minimum Access:

Allows all connection requests based on identity and context policies and restricts access to applications according to a need-to-know basis.

Invisibility:

Conceal infrastructure by hiding applications from public discovery and bridging users to applications without a network connection.

Segmentation:

Segments the perimeter of individual network assets to control traffic flow and limit threat movement within a breach.

How is IPI ZTNA product offered?

IPI ZTNA is entirely flexible and you can use this product in different and conventional ways. We respect your needs, and all you have to do is to will.

Hardware

We can offer you these products with tailor-made hardware. From desktop hardware for use in the SOHO category to multi-unit hardware for use in the Enterprise category.

Cloud as a Service

With your preference, you can use these products in various categories and with different sources on the cloud and with monthly-basis payment. We will be with you soon in Azure and AWS.

Virtual Machine

You can get our products as an OVF/OVA virtual machine, and use them with no restrictions on resources and ports, and in virtualization platforms including ESX, HyperV, etc.