As remote work and cloud reliance surge, traditional VPNs are proving inadequate—vulnerable to breaches, performance issues, and compliance gaps. Barracuda advocates for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) as a more secure alternative. ZTNA follows a “never trust, always verify” model, granting access only after continuous user verification and enforcing least-privilege principles. Compared to VPNs, ZTNA reduces latency, improves user experience, and provides detailed audit logs for security and compliance. Solutions like Barracuda CloudGen Access and SecureEdge integrate ZTNA into a broader SASE framework, protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats while enabling efficient, secure access from anywhere.

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