Securing Today’s Hybrid Workforce with Zero Trust

As organizations increasingly seek to allow employees to work from anywhere, on any device, they’re confronting difficult security challenges with this new hybrid workplace — particularly organizations that are forced to rely on outdated security tools like firewalls and VPNs.

When remote access VPNs were first introduced some 30 years ago, the internet was in its infancy. Apps were running in the data center, and there were far fewer users seeking to connect remotely. The widespread adoption of remote work and the migration of apps to the cloud has introduced a significant security threat for organizations that continue to grant full network access for users with a VPN.

The only way to provide secure, hassle-free access to users connecting from everywhere is through a Zero Trust architecture. Zero Trust works on the principle of “never trust, always verify” by removing the inherent trust within IT environments. Access is granted to users based on identity and policy, and assets are segmented such that only required traffic is allowed.

Akamai brings unique capabilities that facilitate working from everywhere, with proven methods to identify and authenticate users, so access is provided only when necessary, no matter where the user is connecting from. For example, Akamai’s ability to segment networks ensures that Pam from Finance can only access the billing servers and Bob from HR can only access the HR servers. Akamai’s portfolio of Zero Trust security solutions also ensures that your users are protected from phishing attacks no matter where they are or what device they’re using.