Identity Over Infrastructure: Why Forward-Thinking Companies Are Replacing VPNs with Microsoft GSA
ReadReplacing traditional VPNs, Microsoft Global Secure Access incorporates Zero Trust principles to enhance security by integrating identity and network access controls. By leveraging Microsoft Entra, it improves application access security with features like phishing-resistant MFA and Conditional Access policies, reducing latency and eliminating the need for expensive security hardware. Existing users of Microsoft 365 and Entra licenses can leverage these features without additional costs, benefiting from integrated advanced security measures.
Key takeaways
- –Microsoft Global Secure Access (GSA) offers a Zero Trust approach to replace traditional VPNs, providing enhanced security through identity-focused access.
- –GSA integrates with Microsoft Entra to deliver secure connections by managing user and device access to SaaS and private applications across global networks.
- –The solution eliminates the need for costly hardware by using lightweight agents and policy configurations, improving user experience and reducing latency.
- –Organizations using Microsoft 365 or Entra licenses may already have access to some GSA features, offering security enhancements at no additional cost.
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