A Technical and Practical platform for security management and improved network performance
Rating: 8 out of 10
IncentivizedUse Cases and Deployment Scope
I use Cisco Secure Connect to ensure the workers can access Internet-based resources and internal apps through a secure. Cloud-based platform. When on a traditional VPN, the problem of Lateral Movement and over-priviliged access is addressed, where, the access to the entire network is broad, which raises the risk of malware and unauthorised data access. By implementing Zero Trust Network Access, workers are allowed access only to specific applications they need based on identity. The scope of my use is secure access to internal apps. The scope moves toward a Zero Trust for private applications hosted in data centers.
Pros
- Agent access for contractors. In the case of a contractor needing access to a specific web-based financial app, Secure Connect evaluates browser type,operating system version and geolocation, granting access only to that application with no ability for the user to move laterally across the network.
- Simplified Troubleshooting. The dashboard gives end-to-end visibility, which allows IT teams to see if a connectivity issue is at user endpoint, or within the cloud security layer.
- High performance connectivity. Like Optimised Remote Experience our clients utilizes the MASQUE Protocol to proxy QUIC connections, which improves setup speed and provides robust, low-latency performance for remote workers accessing applications over high-latency networks.
Cons
- Management Complexity. Like the need of managing multiple consoles to achieve full functionality which adds Complexity.
- On Troubleshooting and visibility, like error reporting, the systems can be improved with clearer, more auctonable and plain-language error messages to help in troubleshooting.
- Identity and Access Management. As a cloud-based platform, improvements in the area of local user integration are needed.
Likelihood to Recommend
On a scenario where we need to quickly onboard a large group of contractors who require access to specific internal applications but not the whole network it is well suited.
However, it is less appropriate in small businesses with simple needs, like on a scenario where a small canteen with 8 employees who only ise basic internet and have internal applications or a remote workforce.
However, it is less appropriate in small businesses with simple needs, like on a scenario where a small canteen with 8 employees who only ise basic internet and have internal applications or a remote workforce.