Juniper Secure Edge

Juniper Secure Edge is a solution provided by Juniper Networks that offers full-stack Secure Services Edge (SSE) capabilities. According to the vendor, it is designed to safeguard web, SaaS, and on-premises applications and ensure secure access for users, regardless of their location. The product caters to a wide range of professionals and industries, including IT professionals, network administrators, security analysts, financial services, and healthcare.

Key Features

According to the vendor, Juniper Secure Edge provides the following key features:

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS): This feature identifies applications and inspects traffic for exploits and malware, with the vendor claiming an effectiveness rate of over 99.8 percent. By offering firewall capabilities as a service, it aims to reduce the reliance on on-premises infrastructure and protect web, SaaS, and on-premises applications from unauthorized access and threats.

Secure Web Gateway (SWG): According to the vendor, this feature enables organizations to enforce acceptable use policies and prevent web-borne threats, ensuring secure web access. It offers visibility into web traffic and controls to maintain a secure and compliant web browsing environment, with the goal of helping prevent data breaches.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): The vendor states that Juniper Secure Edge provides visibility into SaaS applications and granular controls to ensure authorized access, threat prevention, and compliance. This feature aims to enable organizations to monitor and secure access to cloud-based applications, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data in the cloud.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP): According to the vendor, the DLP feature classifies and monitors data transactions to ensure compliance with business requirements and data protection rules. It aims to help prevent the loss or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data by providing granular controls to prevent data exfiltration and enforce data protection policies.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Juniper Secure Edge is said to offer secure access to corporate and cloud resources for remote users from any device, anywhere. By enforcing strict access controls, it aims to reduce the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. The vendor claims that this feature provides reliable connectivity and consistent security to remote users, extending visibility and enforcement to users and devices wherever they are.

Advanced Threat Prevention: According to the vendor, this feature is designed to detect zero-day malware and malicious connections, including botnets and C2, even when traffic cannot be decrypted. It aims to enforce granular protection mechanisms such as file quarantine and reduced access rights to detect and prevent advanced threats, thereby minimizing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access.