Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Replaces VPN with identity-aware access. Real attack-surface reduction for remote work. Needs Senior.
What is Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)?
Replaces VPN with identity-aware access. Real attack-surface reduction for remote work. Needs Senior. In CISO Simulator's investment catalog, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is a Network Best-of-Breed item priced at $260/user/yr.
What does Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) do for your security posture?
- Identity: +18
- Prevention: +12
- Detection: +5
What team does Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) require?
To run this product at full effectiveness, your team needs: 1 senior. Without the required role, the product runs at 30% effectiveness in CISO Simulator's posture model.
Which cybersecurity risks does Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) mitigate?
- R08 Account TakeoverExternal
- R11 Lateral MovementInsider
- R12 Third-Party Access RiskInsider
- R10 Privilege AbuseInsider
- R37 Mobile / BYOD Data ExposureData
- R39 SaaS Security Posture / Tenant MisconfigurationData
Where does Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) fit in a CISO program?
Network security tooling — NGFW, WAF, NDR, DDoS protection, ZTNA, secure web gateway, browser isolation — controls north-south and east-west traffic across the estate. Modern programs lean toward identity-based perimeters (ZTNA replacing VPN, BeyondCorp-style device trust) but legacy network controls remain important for compliance and segmentation. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is one piece of that stack; real-world programs typically run 3–5 of these in parallel, which is why CISO Simulator models complexity penalties for over-stacking.
How do you try Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) in CISO Simulator?
Play CISO Simulator free, head to the Investments tab, and you'll see Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) in the catalog. Confirming the purchase will show the projected risk movement before you commit. No signup required.