Barracuda ZTNA: Secure Access and Zero Trust for your company network

The exponential growth of remote work, the proliferation of unmanaged devices, and the accelerated adoption of cloud environments have completely transformed the paradigm of access to corporate resources. In this scenario, traditional perimeter-based approaches are no longer effective. While widely used, VPNs have security, visibility, and scalability limitations that make them insufficient in the face of today's threat level.

Today, more than ever, the Zero Trust strategy is positioned as the most robust answer to protecting distributed environments. Instead of relying on user or device location, Zero Trust is based on a clear premise: "never trust, always verify".

In this context, Barracuda ZTNA emerges as an advanced solution to implement secure and controlled access to applications and services, both in the cloud and on-premise environments.

What is Barracuda ZTNA, and why is it relevant now?

Barracuda ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) is a cloud-based secure access platform that enables organizations to protect access to their critical resources without relying on private networks. It replaces traditional VPNs with a granular, more secure approach that is more aligned with today's realities.

Based on the principles of the Zero Trust model, Barracuda ZTNA:

	Continuously verifies the identity User and device identity
	Applies micro-segmentation Granting access only to the necessary applications.
	Integrates with identity management solutions (IAM), MDM and access control systems
	Allows remote access to applications Without directly exposing the network

This approach significantly reduces the risk of lateral movement by insider threats or external actors gaining access to the network.

Cloud-first architecture with granular control and continuous authentication

Unlike traditional VPNs, which establish a permanent, generalist tunnel to the corporate network, Barracuda ZTNA uses a cloud-native architecture that segments access by application, user, and context.

Key differentiating capabilities:

• Continuous and contextual authentication, integrated with services such as Azure AD, Okta or Google Workspace.
• Lightweight agents in managed devices and agentless access option (clientless) for browsers.
• Micro-segmentation to prevent unauthorized access between applications.
• Integration with Private Cloud, Data Center and SaaS, enabling a unified experience.
• Detailed monitoring of access, usage and behavioral analysis.

Concrete benefits for enterprises

Common use cases: distributed organizations and sensitive environments

Barracuda's ZTNA model is particularly suited for:

In these environments, Barracuda ZTNA integrates natively with multi-cloud or hybrid architectures, complementing deployments in managed Data Centers or Private Cloud.

Unikal Tech Partners: real experience in ZTNA deployments

At Unikal Tech Partners,  we carry out advanced Barracuda ZTNA implementation projects, accompanying our clients from the diagnostic phase to ongoing management.

Our differential capabilities include:

• Design of Zero Trust architectures adapted to the business.
• Integration with IAM platforms, MDM, directories and SIEM tools.
• Phased deployment and access segmentation in complex environments.
• Monitoring, maintenance and continuous improvement services.

Our team combines experience in networking, cloud security, and identity management, providing a comprehensive vision that ensures the effective adoption of the Zero Trust model.

Conclusion: Do you want to protect your organization with a modern Zero Trust model?

Request a free diagnostic or a personalized demo of Barracuda ZTNA, accompanied by Unikal experts.

Transform your access model, strengthen your security, and simplify your operation with a cloud-first, scalable, and auditable solution.