Secure SaaS Access

Secure access to SaaS applications for trusted users on verified devices, keeping users safe and productive.

Zero Trust Access to SaaS Applications

Employees depend on SaaS applications to stay productive across multiple locations and devices, but traditional, network-centric controls can’t enforce least-privilege or validate device posture, leaving sensitive data exposed. AppGate ZTNA secures SaaS access with identity- and device-driven policies that continuously evaluate risk and adapt in near real-time. Only verified users on trusted devices can connect to authorized applications, reducing exposure, preventing unauthorized access, and preserving a seamless user experience.

  • Identity- and Device-Centric Access: Access is based on verified user identity and posture checked devices, not just network location.
  • Continuous Risk Evaluation: Policies adjust dynamically using device posture, and risk signals.
  • Seamless User Experience: Approved users can securely access SaaS applications with minimal friction and no disruption to workflow.
  • Consistent Security Controls: Extends the same Zero Trust policies to SaaS as to private and on-prem applications. 
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How it Works

AppGate ZTNA secures access to SaaS applications by verifying user identities and device compliance, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity. It achieves this through four key capabilities:

User and Device Verification

Authenticates users and validates devices, ensuring only trusted users and compliant devices can access SaaS applications.

Risk-Based Access Control

Dynamically assesses risk using device attributes and user behavior to enforce access controls, thereby enhancing security. 

Dynamic Policy Enforcement

Enforces policies based on user roles and device compliance, ensuring access is granted only to authorized users and devices.

Gateway Whitelisting

SaaS applications are configured to only accept inbound connections from trusted AppGate gateways.

Continuous Monitoring

Continuously monitors user and device activity, adjusting access permissions in real-time to maintain security and compliance.

Implementation Steps

AppGate ZTNA simplifies secure access to SaaS applications by configuring risk rules, defining entitlements and monitoring compliance.

1 Configure Risk Rules

Set up risk rules to assess device security and compliance, ensuring only trusted devices can access SaaS applications.

2 Define Access Policies and Entitlements

Create policies and entitlements that specify access conditions based on user roles and device compliance.

3 Deploy and Configure Gateways

Ensure gateways are deployed to handle secure traffic and enforce access policies efficiently and whitelist the SaaS application to enable inbound connections exclusively through these gateways.

4 Monitor and Adjust

Use monitoring tools to track user and device compliance, adjusting policies as needed to maintain security and optimize access to SaaS applications. 

Benefits and Outcomes

Implementing AppGate ZTNA for SaaS applications ensures secure, efficient and manageable access for trusted users and devices across the organization.

  • Access is granted based on verified user identity and compliant device.
  • Policies adapt in near-real time to device posture, behavior and risk signals.
  • Only approved users on trusted devices can reach authorized SaaS applications.
  • Trusted users securely access SaaS, traditional, proprietary and other applications. 
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