Sangfor Access Secure - A SASE Solution

Some of the key features and benefits of Sangfor’s Access Secure platform include:

• Comprehensive Security Suite with an All-in-One Agent: The Sangfor Access Secure platform offers a robust, all-inclusive security suite that includes a next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, secure web gateway, advanced threat protection, and more. For BYOD users, Sangfor Access Secure features an all-in-one agent that combines Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities to ensure seamless and secure access to resources while maintaining device-level security.
• Implement Zero Trust Principles with Sangfor Zero Trust Guard: Sangfor Zero Trust Guard is a cloud delivered Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution that enables secure and adaptive access to private applications that are hosted in public clouds or enterprise data centers. This advanced security solution provides granular access controls, minimizes attack surface, improves visibility into network activity and mitigates risks associated with insider threats and external attackers. By continuously verifying user identities and device health, Sangfor Zero Trust Guard is a cost-effective solution to enhance overall security posture of your organization seamlessly.
• 80% TCO Reduction with Proven Cost Savings: Sangfor Access Secure significantly reduces the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by up to 80%. By consolidating multiple network functions and security services into a single platform, organizations can save on hardware, licensing, and maintenance costs.

Sangfor Access Secure platform provides comprehensive security coverage that includes data protection, threat prevention, and secure access for all users, regardless of their location. The all-in-one agent combines Zero Trust Network Access (ZTA) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities, ensuring seamless and secure access to resources while maintaining device-level security.

Sangfor Access Secure tackles the challenges faced by distributed and remote workforces by providing a unified platform that enables secure, consistent, and reliable access to applications and resources regardless of location. By implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTA) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities, Sangfor Access Secure ensures that remote workers have seamless and secure access to the resources they need while maintaining device-level security. This helps organizations maintain a high level of productivity and collaboration, even with a distributed workforce.

Sangfor Access Secure improves the overall security of organizations by providing a comprehensive security suite that integrates multiple layers of protection. This includes a next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, a secure web gateway, and advanced threat protection. This all-inclusive approach minimizes potential vulnerabilities and attack surfaces - reducing the likelihood of security breaches. Moreover, Sangfor Access Secure delivers real-time threat prevention with AI-driven capabilities to ensure that organizations stay ahead of emerging cyber threats and maintain business continuity.

Yes, Sangfor Access Secure can be integrated with various security solutions and tools - such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems and other 3rd party NGFW via GRE Tunnel. This integration ensures better visibility, enhanced threat detection, and streamlined security management.

Sangfor Access Secure provides secure and reliable access to cloud resources and applications for remote and mobile workers through its Zero Trust Network Access (ZTA) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities. This ensures seamless and secure access to resources while maintaining device-level security, allowing employees to work efficiently from any location.

Sangfor Access Secure is designed to help organizations comply with data protection regulations and industry standards by implementing advanced security features. These include data encryption, intrusion prevention, secure web gateway, and zero-trust network access. These features protect sensitive data and ensure privacy, allowing organizations to meet compliance requirements such as ISO27001.

Yes, Sangfor Access Secure is suitable for organizations of all sizes and industries. Its scalable, cloud-native architecture can adapt to the unique needs of each organization, ensuring seamless connectivity and unmatched performance. The comprehensive security suite and advanced features provided by Sangfor Access Secure make it a valuable solution for any organization looking to optimize its network infrastructure and enhance security.

Sangfor offers dedicated support and professional services to help organizations optimize their Sangfor Access Secure deployment and maximize the benefits of the solution. The support team is readily available - either on-site or remotely - to assist with any technical issues while the professional services team provides guidance on best practices, configuration, and integration with existing infrastructure. This ensures smooth implementation and ongoing success while using Sangfor’s Access Secure platform.

Increased Visibility: Encrypted traffic, such as HTTPS or TLS, can hide potential threats and make it difficult for security solutions to detect and mitigate them. The Sangfor Access Secure platform has a decryption feature that allows you to inspect encrypted traffic to provide better visibility of the data flowing through your network. This allows you to identify and address malicious activity or security risks hidden within encrypted traffic.

• Enhanced Security: With its decryption capabilities, Sangfor Access Secure can also inspect encrypted traffic and apply various security features. This includes a next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, a secure web gateway, and advanced threat protection. By being able to analyze encrypted traffic, Sangfor’s Access Secure platform can effectively detect and block threats - ensuring the safety of your critical assets and data.
• Compliance and Data Loss Prevention: In some industries, organizations are required to monitor and control the flow of sensitive information to maintain compliance with regulations. Sangfor Access Secure's decryption capability allows you to inspect encrypted traffic for sensitive data, helping you to enforce data loss prevention (DLP) policies and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
• Improved Network Performance: By decrypting and inspecting traffic, Sangfor Access Secure can optimize network performance by identifying and prioritizing business-critical applications, ensuring low-latency and reliable access to cloud services and applications.

Sangfor Access Secure is designed to provide a comprehensive and flexible solution for SD-WAN use cases to ensure seamless connectivity between headquarters, branch offices, and local PoPs. The platform supports integration with both Sangfor’s Next-Generation Firewall and other third-party Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) as gateways. This allows organizations to leverage their preferred security solutions without compromising network performance or security.

By integrating with Sangfor Next-Generation Firewall or third-party NGFW solutions, Sangfor Access Secure can optimize network traffic routing, enhance application performance, and deliver consistent security across all locations. This ensures that organizations can effectively manage their distributed network infrastructure while maintaining a high level of security and performance across all branches and headquarters.

• Different Features: ZTG and SGA are two different modules within Sangfor Access Secure (SASE) offering. While ZTG is a Zero Trust Network Access solution focused on providing secure remote access to corporate applications and resources including Web Apps, Cloud apps, TCP/UDP Apps, SGA is mainly for security of Internet traffic, including Web security, Internet access control, threat protection, and more.
• Different Deployment Methods: SGA is a pure cloud-based deployment solution which means that users can directly connect to SGA service within Sangfor SASE and then securely access the Internet through software clients or gateway devices. While ZTG is a hybrid solution which is hosted as a service in cloud but also requires additional connectors (software) to establishing connectivity to private applications hosted in an organization’s datacenter or cloud (IaaS or PaaS). 
•  Different Security Policies: The security policies of SGA and ZTG are also different. SGA is mainly focused on Internet security based on Web threat (SWG), Internet threat intelligence, FWaaS (cloud IPS), and behavioral analysis to defend against threats. However, ZTG mainly provides security protection to internal applications hosted in an organization’s datacenter or cloud (IaaS or PaaS) through granular user access control and application segmentation - to avoid horizontal proliferation of threats.
•  Different Uses: SGA is suitable for organizations that need to protect Internet traffic - including branch offices, mobile users, and more. ZTG is more suited to organizations that need to provide secure remote access to internal applications and services - including ERP, CRM, financial systems, and more. Note that SGA and ZTG can be used as standalone product components or together as an integrated solution to provide more comprehensive security protection.

Sangfor Zero Trust Guard (ZTG) is a cloud delivered Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution that works on the principle of “Never Trust Always Verify”. It enables secure and adaptive access to private applications that are hosted in public clouds or enterprise data centers. While traditional VPNs provide broad network access based on location or device, ZTG grants access based on the identity of the user, device posture and context to specific application following the principle of least privilege, thereby reducing the risk of lateral movement within the network with enhanced user experience and simplified IT management.

• Centralized Policy Management: Sangfor ZTG provides an intuitive cloud based centralized security infrastructure which allows for creation of security policies across the entire network, making it easier to manage and update security protocols.
• Quick and Flexible Deployment: Sangfor ZTG is a cloud-native service offering one click provisioning and easy scalability to accommodate flexible business needs without any significant infrastructure changes.
• Ecosystem Integration: Sangfor ZTG is designed to complement and integrate with existing security tools such as IAM systems, VPNs, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

• Reduced Attack Surface: Sangfor ZTG hides applications and resources from unauthorized users, making it harder for attackers to find and exploit vulnerabilities.
• Continuous Verification: Sangfor ZTG continuously monitors and verifies user credentials, device posture, and environment reducing the risk of compromised accounts being used for malicious activities.
• Granular Access: Sangfor ZTG enforces strict context aware access controls by providing access only to specific isolated application or resources limiting the lateral movement of the attacker. Even if an attacker gains access, they cannot easily move to other applications or resources.
• Meet regulatory standards: Sangfor ZTG helps organizations meet compliance requirements by ensuring secure access control, maintaining detailed audit logs, and providing tools to enforce and monitor security policies in line with standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

Sangfor ZTG is designed to provide best in class end-user experience by enabling fast, secure access to applications without the need for complex VPN connections. It routes traffic efficiently via Sangfor Global POP Infrastructure and reduces latency.

• Sangfor ZTG supports a variety of devices and operating systems, well-suited for remote and mobile users, offering secure, consistent access to applications from any location and any device managed or BYO.
• Sangfor ZTG supports seamless authentication and single sign-on (SSO) for ease of use. It dynamically adapts to the context of each access request, ensuring secure connections without compromising user experience.