SonicWall Named a Leader in GigaOm Radar for Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge (CSE) received high scores for risk-based authentication based on real-time risk assessments; Earned top score for its monitoring capabilities

MILPITAS, Calif. — August 15, 2024 — SonicWall today announced its position as a Leader and in the GigaOm Radar for Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA). GigaOm’s report examines 23 of the top ZTNA solutions and compares offerings against the capabilities, and it recognized SonicWall’s Cloud Secure Edge (CSE) as an attractive choice for SMBs, MSPs and beyond – with ease of deployment and flexible pricing models cited as a major consideration for its leader status.

SonicWall is also positioned as an Outperformer in the Maturity/Platform Play quadrant, and according to the report, “the SonicWall acquisition of Banyan appears to be progressing smoothly, demonstrating strong integration efforts that ensure this solution looks and feels like any other SonicWall solution.” Impressive performance in crucial aspects like risk-based authentication, device posture assessment, support for legacy applications, and security policy customization underpin SonicWall’s classification as a Leader.

“Being recognized by GigaOm as a leader reflects our commitment to delivering innovative, comprehensive security solutions that effectively protect organizations in an increasingly complex digital landscape,” said SonicWall Vice President of Cloud Security Tarun Desikan. “Our focus on seamless, scalable protection aligns with the highest standards of security excellence, and we are proud to lead the way in advancing ZTNA technology.”

The GigaOm Radar report evaluates the top ZTNA solutions and compares offerings against the capabilities (table stakes, key features, and emerging features) and nonfunctional requirements (business criteria) which provide an overview of the market, identify leading ZTNA offerings, and help decision-makers evaluate these solutions so they can make a more informed investment decision.

In the report’s Key Features Comparison, SonicWall outscored all 23 ZTNA solutions with an average score of 4.3. Another strength for CSE is its session monitoring capabilities, which received a perfect score. The solution offers real-time visibility, logging, and anomaly detection for user activities, enabling organizations to maintain security and compliance effectively.

"SonicWall's Cloud Secure Edge can transform our approach to cybersecurity with its advanced Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) capabilities," said Director of IT at Snap Finance and SonicWall customer Juan Pablo Corrales. "Being acknowledged by GigaOm as a leader in ZTNA reaffirms our confidence in SonicWall’s ability to deliver top-tier security solutions. The seamless integration, robust protection, and adaptability of their ZTNA offering have empowered us to confidently secure our digital environment, streamline access, and effectively manage risks in an increasingly complex cyberthreat landscape."

To read the full GigaOm Radar for ZTNA Report, click here.

About SonicWall

SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with more than 30 years of expertise and is recognized as a leading partner-first company. With the ability to build, scale and manage security across the cloud, hybrid and traditional environments in real-time, SonicWall provides seamless protection against the most evasive cyberattacks across endless exposure points for increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled users. With its own threat research center, SonicWall can quickly and economically provide purpose-built security solutions to enable any organization—enterprise, government agencies and SMBs—around the world. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.