Introducing SureAccess — The Future of Secure Remote Access with Zero Trust Architecture

Today, employees access corporate resources from all kinds of devices and locations, making IT admins work even harder to enable both secure and reliable access. Legacy VPNs, once the backbone of secure connectivity, are no longer adequate for today’s modern workplaces. Designed for a bygone era, they rely on basic encryption and authentication methods. This outdated approach exposes businesses to ever-evolving cyberthreats, creates network bottlenecks, and proves difficult to configure for large, dispersed workforces. 

The stakes have never been higher. Here are some alarming statistics that would make you rethink your approach to security: 

• $22,000 is lost for every minute of downtime during a Direct Denial of Service (DDoS) attack.

• Over 50% of Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks result in the interception of sensitive information, including login credentials and financial data.

• Over 2 million VPN passwords were stolen between August 2023 and 2024. 

One thing is clear from the above reports: cyber attacks are rampant and traditional security measures are no longer enough. That’s why an increasing number of businesses are turning to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), a new approach that requires continuous verification of access at every point to ensure only authorized people access specific corporate resources. To help businesses embrace this shift, we’ve developed SureAccess—a robust, in-built ZTNA solution that integrates seamlessly into our MDM platform, SureMDM. With SureAccess, businesses can empower their distributed workforce while maintaining the highest levels of security.

What is SureAccess?

SureAccess implements Zero Trust Architecture to create a secure and dependable Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. It is designed to allow the modern and distributed workforce to access the corporate resources securely and conveniently. 
SureAccess creates a logical boundary around the device trying to access the sensitive resources, rather than the entire network. It authenticates and authorizes all users and devices trying to access any corporate resources. SureAccess follows the “Never Trust, Always Verify” principle.

What Are the Capabilities of SureAccess?

• Secure Protocol: SureAccess leverages WireGuard, a modern and secure VPN protocol that provides strong security while maintaining exceptional performance compared to other traditional VPN protocols.
• Efficient Traffic Management with Split Tunneling: By using SureAccess, you can route  part of your traffic for specific IP addresses or DNS through a secure Zero Trust tunnel, while the rest remains accessible via open networks. This prevents bottleneck situations and optimizes security by selectively directing traffic through the most appropriate channels.
• Manage Domain Access with DNS-Based Access Control: Control which domains can utilize the Zero Trust tunnel, ensuring secure access to both internal and external resources seamlessly. 
• Seamless Cloud Scaling with Cloud Edge Gateway: SureAccess automatically scales to handle increased device traffic with minimal effort from IT admins, ensuring secure and controlled access to cloud applications, all without the need for on-premises installations or changes to existing firewalls.
• Fortified Authentication: Implement robust authentication methods for users and devices accessing corporate resources. Enhance security by leveraging advanced authentication options from Identity Providers (IdPs), including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and passwordless authentication.
• Dynamic Access Control with Access Policy Manager (APM): Enable real-time, context-aware access to enterprise resources by applying conditional policies based on factors like device compliance, user identity, and access requirements.
• Smart Per App VPN (Android Only): SureAccess allows you to selectively route specific applications through the Zero Trust tunnel while excluding others. This helps to isolate traffic from each application.

Benefits of Choosing SureAccess:

• Continuous Verification: SureAccess continuously verifies the authenticity of the user and device accessing the corporate resources, maximizing security against unauthorized access.
• Work From Anywhere Without Worry: SureAccess enables your remotely working employees to securely log into the shared company network, while also providing data protection for corporate resources. 
• Boost Your App Security: SureAccess adds an extra layer of encryption, by encrypting traffic for the business critical apps (both SaaS and On-premises) safeguarding sensitive information and reducing the risk of cyberattacks.
• Simplified Setup: SureAccess is an inbuilt feature and can be easily configured using SureMDM.
• Secure BYOD Access: With SureAccess, organizations can ensure that employees using personal devices to access corporate resources comply with security protocols through the integrated Zero Trust Architecture and SureMDM policies. 
• Granular Control: SureAccess gives you fine-grained control, ensuring that only authorized devices and users with the correct security configurations can access corporate resources. This helps reduce the risk of breaches and strengthens overall security.
• IP-Based Conditional Access for Enhanced Security: SureAccess seamlessly integrates with Identity Providers (IdPs) like Entra, Okta, Google, and Ping, enabling IP-based conditional access. This ensures that users authenticate exclusively through SureAccess Edge Gateways, providing an added layer of security for your corporate resources.
• Selective Routing for Business Critical Functions: SureAccess allows secure, selective routing for critical services without requiring changes to existing security policies. This enables IT admins to easily manage exemptions for business-critical functions, ensuring smooth and secure operations.
• Per-App Access Control: SureAccess enhances security by limiting access to specific apps, reducing the risk of lateral movement and network exploration by attackers. This approach minimizes the attack surface, providing stronger protection for your resources.
• Data Breach Mitigation: SureAccess ensures all internet traffic is securely tunneled through encryption, safeguarding your data from breaches and unauthorized access.
• Firewall-Free Access to Private Resources: With the SureAccess BackEnd Gateway, you can securely access on-premises and private cloud resources without the need to open public firewall ports, further enhancing infrastructure security."
• Block URL Categories (Coming Soon): Soon, admins will be able to block specific URL categories such as Gambling, Adult Content, and Violence, across devices, creating a safer and more controlled browsing experience for users.

Conclusion

With SureAccess, IT admins can ensure secure and convenient remote access without worrying about the latest security threats. SureAccess authenticates every user and device attempting to access corporate resources, regardless of their location or device type. Plus, configuring SureAccess is straightforward using the SureMDM console, even for large workforces.