AireSpring announced the addition of Fortinet FortiClient zero trust network access (ZTNA) to its cybersecurity and networking portfolio. Through this fully managed service built on Fortinet’s FortiClient ZTNA technology and fully hosted in Fortinet’s Global Cloud, enterprises can transition from traditional VPNs to a more granular, “never trust, always verify” security posture, said the companies. By delivering Fortinet’s industry-leading universal ZTNA solution as a fully managed service, AireSpring enables enterprises to seamlessly verify every user and device before granting access to critical applications, whether they reside in the data center or the cloud.
Unlike a traditional VPN that grants broad access to a corporate network, AireSpring’s Managed FortiClient ZTNA provides per-session verification and leverages Fortinet’s cloud-hosted EMS for centralized device management and near real-time security posture evaluation, explained AireSpring executives. Depending on the deployment architecture, traffic inspection and access enforcement occur at the FortiClient endpoint, FortiGate gateways, or FortiSASE cloud enforcement points.
Key capabilities of the managed service also include per session authentication; automatic encryption, whereby secure encrypted tunnels are created automatically; and continuous device posture checks, which monitors the security posture of endpoints for active antivirus, required patches and disk encryption before allowing a connection.
AireSpring, meanwhile, manages the deployment, configuration and 24/7 monitoring, reducing the operational burden on internal IT teams.
“Legacy VPNs were designed for a world where most people were in the office,” said AireSpring CEO Avi Lonstein. “By integrating Fortinet’s Cloud-hosted ZTNA capabilities with our global connectivity and managed network services, we’re giving our clients a way to securely support a hybrid workforce with greater control and reduced risk. Together, we’re extending the value of Fortinet’s universal ZTNA solution to provide consistent, secure access across both on-premises and remote environments.”
