We are thrilled to announce that Zero Networks has been named in two Gartner Hype Cycles for 2024: the Hype Cycle for Workload and Network Security (23 July 2024 - ID G00813013) and the Hype Cycle for Zero-Trust Networking (15 July 2024 - ID G00809573). This marks the second consecutive year that Zero Networks has been recognized in these prestigious reports, underscoring our continued commitment to innovation and excellence in network security.
The Evolving Landscape of Modern Network Security
As organizations increasingly virtualize, containerize, or move their servers to infrastructure as a service (IaaS), traditional safeguards such as firewalls, intrusion prevention solutions, and antivirus software struggle to keep pace with the rapid deployment of new assets. This creates vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to gain a foothold and move laterally within enterprise networks. The demand for visibility and granular segmentation of east-west traffic between applications, servers, and services in modern data centers has never been higher.
Zero Networks stands out with its unique ability to segment every asset on the network, on-premises and in the cloud, including OT/IoT/IIoT devices. Unlike legacy microsegmentation solutions that only focus on east-west traffic, Zero Networks’ built-in and patented multi-factor authentication (MFA) capabilities protect client-to-server and even client-to-client sensitive traffic. Attackers need privilege to move laterally. By keeping privileged ports closed and opening them only after authentication by admins using just-in-time MFA, we stop lateral movement in its tracks, effectively blocking ransomware.
Embracing Zero Trust and Microsegmentation
Zero trust is becoming a critical requirement in data center design, with microsegmentation cited by zero-trust frameworks as a practical method to achieve this. As ransomware attacks continue to rise, network segmentation has been lauded by Gartner, the NSA, Dark Reading, Forbes, and CSO as the most promising solution for halting lateral movement and meeting zero trust guidelines. However, legacy microsegmentation solutions often involve complex, lengthy, and costly implementations that still leave networks exposed.
Zero Networks’ innovative platform is designed to stop ransomware and halt lateral movement with network segmentation, identity segmentation, and secure remote access capabilities. Our solutions are agentless, automated, MFA-powered, and can be implemented in just 30 days.
Overcoming Legacy Microsegmentation Obstacles
The Gartner Hype Cycle for Zero-Trust Networking, 2024, highlights several obstacles for microsegmentation projects, including complexity, lack of knowledge, legacy network firewalls, organizational dynamics, and high costs. Zero Networks has intentionally designed its platform to address these challenges, providing:
- Simplicity: Our agentless architecture ensures quick implementation and seamless scaling.
- Automation: The platform automatically creates and maintains policies, eliminating the need for constant monitoring and management.
- Patented Network-Layer MFA: Our just-in-time MFA provides an additional layer of protection throughout the network, securing all ports, protocols, and applications – leaving hackers stranded.
- Versatility: Zero Networks is configured to work in both IT and OT environments.
- Cost Effective Microsegmentation: As validated by the Enterprise Strategy Group, Zero Networks can save up to 87% compared to traditional firewall network segmentation and 75% compared to legacy microsegmentation for large enterprises
Looking Ahead
Zero Networks is proud to be at the forefront of network security innovation, offering solutions that are not only effective but also easy to implement and manage. Our inclusion in multiple Gartner Hype Cycles for 2024 and 2023 validates our approach and underscores our commitment to making zero trust an achievable reality for all.
We believe in microsegmentation for all. Contact us today to implement your microsegmentation project in 30 days →