Best Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software of 2024

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    GoodAccess Reviews
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    GoodAccess

    GoodAccess

    $7 per user/month
    64 Ratings
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    GoodAccess is a cloud VPN with zero-trust access controls specially designed for small and medium-sized enterprises. This solution is ideal for businesses that want to securely interconnect remote workers, local networks, SaaS apps and clouds. Businesses can use GoodAccess to deploy a private gateway with a dedicated static IP. They also have an easy-to-understand web dashboard for managing users, devices, and access rights (SSO, Google, Azure), unify 2FA/multifactor authentication at the network level, and use access logs to increase network visibility.
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    Twingate Reviews

    Twingate

    Twingate

    $10 per user per month
    67 Ratings
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    The way we work has changed. People can now work anywhere and not only from their office. Applications are now hosted in the cloud and not on-premise. The company network perimeter is now distributed across the internet. Traditional, network-centric VPNs for remote access are not only difficult to maintain and outdated, but also expose businesses to security risks. It is expensive and time-consuming to purchase, deploy, and maintain VPN infrastructure. Hackers can expose entire networks if they are unable to secure access at the application level. Twingate allows organizations to quickly implement a zero trust network that is more secure than VPNs. Twingate is a cloud-based service that allows IT teams to quickly set up a software-defined perimeter without having to change infrastructure. It also centrally manages user access to internal apps, no matter if they are in the cloud or on-prem.
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    Perimeter 81 Reviews

    Perimeter 81

    Perimeter 81

    $8 per user per month
    1 Rating
    Perimeter 81, a SaaS-based solution that provides customized networking and the highest level of cloud security, is revolutionizing how organizations use network security. Perimeter 81 simplifies secure network, cloud, and application access for modern and distributed workforce with an integrated solution that gives companies of all sizes the ability to be securely mobile and cloud-confident. Perimeter 81's cloud-based, user-centric Secure Network as a service is not like hardware-based firewalls and VPN technology. It uses the Zero Trust and Software Defined Perimeter security models. It offers greater network visibility, seamless integration with all major cloud providers, and seamless onboarding.
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    Zscaler Reviews
    Zscaler, the creator of Zero Trust Exchange, uses the most powerful security cloud on the planet in order to make doing business and navigating changes easier, faster, and more productive. Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange allows for fast, secure connections. It also allows employees to work anywhere via the internet as their corporate network. It is based on the zero trust principle that least-privileged access and provides comprehensive security through context-based identity and policy enforcement. The Zero Trust Exchange is available in 150 data centers around the world, ensuring that your users are close to the service, as well as the cloud providers and applications they use, such Microsoft 365 and AWS. It provides unparalleled security and a great user experience, ensuring the fastest route between your users' destinations.
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    Forescout Reviews

    Forescout

    Forescout Technologies

    1 Rating
    It all seemed to happen in a matter of hours. Your organization became an Enterprise of Things (EoT). PCs, mobile devices and cloud workloads. Agentless IoT devices and OT devices. Device diversity is good for security, but it comes at the expense of security. Your users can connect from anywhere in the world. The truth is that every thing that touches your enterprise exposes it to risk. It is essential to see it and protect it. Forescout is a great place to start. We are the only company that actively defends Enterprise of Things at Scale.
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    Fidelis Halo Reviews

    Fidelis Halo

    Fidelis Cybersecurity

    Free
    Fidelis Halo, a SaaS-based cloud security platform, automates cloud computing security controls. It also provides compliance across containers, servers, and IaaS within any public, private or hybrid cloud environment. Halo's extensive automation capabilities allow for faster workflows between InfoSec (DevOps) and Halo with over 20,000 pre-configured policies and more than 150 policy templates. These templates cover standards like PCI, CIS and HIPAA. The comprehensive, bidirectional Halo API, SDK, and toolkit automate security and compliance controls in your DevOps toolchain. This allows you to identify and correct critical vulnerabilities before they go into production. Free Halo Cloud Secure edition includes full access to the Halo Cloud Secure CSPM Service for up to 10 cloud service account across any mix of AWS and Azure. Get started now to automate your cloud security journey!
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    InstaSafe Reviews

    InstaSafe

    InstaSafe Technologies

    $8/user/month
    InstaSafe is redefining the challenge of secure access to modern networks by leveraging Zero Trust principles with its security solutions, that ensure seamless access to cloud applications, SAP applications, on-premise data, IoT devices, and multiple other neoteric use cases. InstaSafe discards traditional VPN based conceptions of a network perimeter, instead moving the perimeter to the individual users and the devices they access. The Zero Trust approach followed by InstaSafe mandates a “never trust, always verify' approach to privileged access, without focusing on network locality.
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    Big Network Reviews

    Big Network

    Big Network

    $100 per month
    Big Network connects networks and services securely and easily between people, places and clouds from anywhere. We combine simplicity with mesh-vpn, cloud services and sdwan with one button. Big Network also offers broadband services, a cloud marketplace, and a partner network. Accenture estimates that 83% of businesses will continue to operate with hybrid workforces. Big Network allows users to securely and easily connect networks and services between their offices, homes, workplaces, clouds, and other devices. Private networking can be expensive, complicated, and difficult. There are many legacy technologies available, each driven by a different ecosystem of software and hardware vendors.
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    Cloudbrink Reviews

    Cloudbrink

    Cloudbrink

    9.99/month
    Cloudbrink's secure access service boosts employee productivity and morale. For IT and business leaders whose remote employees cannot be fully productive due to inconsistent network performance, Cloudbrink’s HAaaS is a high-performance zero-trust access service that delivers a lightning-fast, in-office experience to the modern hybrid workforce anywhere. Unlike traditional ZTNA and VPN solutions that trade off security for user performance, frustrate employees, and slow productivity, Cloudbrink’s service secures user connections and solves the end-to-end performance issues that other solutions fail to address. Cloudbrink's Automated Moving Target Defense security is ahead of any other secure access solution. Rated by Gartner as the "future of security", Cloudbrink is leading the way. By constantly changing the attack surface, it is significantly harder to identify and attack a Cloudbrink user's connection. ==> Certificates are rotated every 8 hours or less ==> There are no fixed PoPs - users connect to three temporary FAST edges ==> The mid-mile path is constantly changed If you are looking for the fastest most secure remote access connectivity solution, you have found it with Cloudbrink.
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    VNS3 Reviews

    VNS3

    Cohesive Networks

    $150 per month
    The all-in one networking device promises connectivity, security, and flexibility at a fraction the price. You can launch a VNS3 image via a public cloud marketplace. We are available in AWS and Azure. Private image sharing. We are happy to share your private image. We can also provide a VDI/VDK format file that you can import into any environment, whether it is VMWare or a locked-down cloud environment. In minutes, the Cohesive Networks support staff will issue a license. You can upgrade your VNS3 controller license via the VNS3 console, or the API. VNS3 Overlay Network can be an optional feature that provides end to end encryption, increased performance (in most clouds environments), and IP address mobility between regions and cloud providers. An overlay network is layered on top of the native networking layers but can be used independently from any underlying hardware or software. The overlay is dependent upon the native networking layers.
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    Simply5 CloudLAN Reviews
    CloudLAN is a secure virtual office that allows distributed teams to collaborate. CloudLAN allows users to connect all their computers through a single network. TeamVPN IP provides a roaming static IP that is not tied to an internet connection in a physical location. Additional features such as service casting and Host connect make remote work possible even for companies without an in-house technical team.
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    Trustgrid Reviews
    Trustgrid is the SD-WAN for software providers. The Trustgrid platform uniquely addresses the needs of SaaS application providers who rely on customer or partner-controlled environments. By combining an SD-WAN 2.0, edge computing, and zero trust remote access into a single platform we allow software providers to manage and support distributed application environments from the cloud to the edge. Simplify connectivity, enhance security, and guarantee network availability with Trustgrid.
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    BeyondCorp Enterprise Reviews

    BeyondCorp Enterprise

    Google

    $6 per user per month
    Secure access with integrated threat protection and zero trust. Secure access to critical apps, services. Integrated threat and data protection will protect your information. Agentless technology simplifies the user experience for administrators and end-users. A modern zero trust platform can improve your security. It is built on the backbone Google's global network and infrastructure to provide seamless and secure experiences with integrated DDoS protection and low-latency connections. Layered security that protects users, access, data and applications from malware, data loss and fraud. For extra protection, integrates signals and posture information from top security vendors. You can easily create policies based on user identification, device health, or other contextual factors to control access to applications, VMs, Google APIs, and other services.
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    Pulse SDP Reviews
    Globally, organizations are under increasing pressure from their customers to support mobile workers while maintaining compliance and security. Users are demanding access to these applications and information 24x7, regardless of where they are located. Resources are quickly migrating to the public and private clouds. Data breaches are a frequent topic of news due to malware becoming more sophisticated and adept at hacking networks. 66% of organizations believe that their cloud-resident data will become more sensitive in the next two years. 53% of mobile knowledge workers wait for at least one week. Before applying a security update or patch to their devices for work, 53% of mobile knowledge workers wait at least a week. 45% of organizations that have repatriated a public cloud-based application(s)/workload(s) have deployed them on converged infrastructure.
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    Ivanti Connect Secure Reviews
    Zero trust access to the cloud or data center. Secure, reliable access leads to higher productivity and lower costs. Before granting access to cloud, it ensures compliance. Data protection via lockdown mode and always-on VPN. This is the most widely used SSL VPN for all sizes of organizations and in every industry. One client allows remote and on-site access to reduce management complexity. Directory Services, Identity Services. Before connecting, ensure that all devices meet security requirements. Access to cloud-based and on-premise resources is simple, secure, and easy. On-demand, per application and always-on VPN options protect data-in-motion. Centrally manage policy, track users, devices, security status, and access activity. You don't need to install anything to access web-based apps or virtual desktop products. Access to and protection of data for compliance with industry regulations.
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    Appgate Reviews
    A collection of cloud- and hybrid-ready security products and services that brings together a variety of different products and services. Appgate currently protects more than 1,000 organizations in 40 countries. Zero Trust: A Focused Approach. Security problems were created by distributed, on-demand IT. Security leaders find themselves stuck trying to solve today's problems by using yesterday's solutions, despite having more assets to defend and more complex issues to overcome. You can become a smaller target, making it more difficult for threat actors to identify resources and making them more resilient. Adopt an identity-centric, Zero Trust mindset. This will consider context before granting access. You can take proactive steps to identify and eliminate threats that could be affecting your organization.
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    BloxOne Threat Defense Reviews
    BloxOne Threat Defense maximizes brand security by working with existing defenses to protect your network. It also automatically extends security to your digital imperatives including SD-WAN and IoT. It powers security orchestration automation and response (SOAR), which reduces time to investigate and respond to cyberthreats. It also optimizes security ecosystem performance and lowers total cost of enterprise threat defense. This solution transforms the core network services that you rely upon to run your business into your most valuable security asset. These services include DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) which play a central part in all IP-based communications. Infoblox makes them the common denominator, allowing your security stack to work together at Internet scale and in unison to detect and prevent threats earlier and to stop them from happening.
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    Prisma Access Reviews

    Prisma Access

    Palo Alto Networks

    Secure access service edge (SASE), for branch offices, retail locations, and mobile users. Cloud transformation in your organization is changing how users access applications and how you provide security protection. You must enable secure access, protect users, applications, and control data from anywhere. Multiple point products were the standard approach but they are expensive and complicated and can leave security gaps. The secure access service edge (SASE) is the new way to go. Palo Alto Networks has set the standard for Prisma Access. Prisma access delivers the networking and security organizations need in a purposely built cloud-delivered infrastructure. PrismaAccess uses a common cloud infrastructure that provides protection from more than 100+ locations in over 76 countries. Customers can manage their security policies using their own cloud instances. This provides privacy isolation and anonymity.
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    DxOdyssey Reviews
    DxOdyssey, lightweight software based on patented technology, allows you to create highly accessible application-level micro-tunnels across any combination of platforms and locations. It does this more quickly, securely, and discreetly than any other software on the market. DxOdyssey helps security administrators and networking professionals secure multi-site and multi-cloud operations. The network perimeter has changed. This is why DxOdyssey has created unVPN technology. Old VPN and direct link methods are difficult to maintain and open the entire network up to lateral movement. DxOdyssey uses a more secure approach. It gives users app-level access and not network-level access. This reduces the attack surface. It does all this using the most secure and performant approach to creating a Software Defined Perimeter to grant connectivity to distributed clients and apps running across multiple sites, clouds and domains.
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    Tempered Reviews
    The network you want is more powerful than the network you already have. Easy to set up and maintain. No need for forklifts. Protect your critical assets and unpatchable IoT device with a segmented virtual gap. Securely connect any device to any network, public, private, cloud, mobile, or cloud. Stop lateral movement from bringing down your network. Eliminate complex VLANs and ACLs as well as internal firewalls. Replace costly MPLS links with more efficient SDWAN capabilities. Remote access for employees and vendors can be simplified with hybrid cloud connectivity and multicloud transport. You can also replace expensive MPLS links (SDWAN), protect and isolate critical process controls, securely share data with cloud analytics, allow vendor access to sensitive industrial networks and segment them for increased security and ransomware protection.
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    SecurityTrails Reviews
    Data for security companies, researchers, and teams. Access to historical and current data via a fast, always-up API. The API is available at a simple price structure that allows you embed our data in your applications. All the data is available, fully-indexed, historical and current, and can be accessed immediately. Search over 3 billion historical and modern WHOIS data, and WHOIS changes. Our daily-updating database is over 203,000,000 deep and growing. Find out what tech sites are currently online and search for over a thousand technologies. Monthly access to more than 1 billion passive DNS data sets. You will have access to the most up-to-date information about IPs, domains and hostnames in real time. With tagged and index intel, searching is quick and easy. Access a treasure trove of cyber security information and find the information you need. Our API is able to provide security analysts and developers with the most up-to-date DNS and domain information.
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    Deepwatch Reviews
    Advanced managed detection and response to protect distributed enterprises Expert-led security operations are designed to detect and respond quickly to any potential threats. Prevent malicious activity before it is too late and respond to active threats. Effectively identify and fix critical vulnerabilities and threats across the enterprise. Our team has a lot of experience and has come to the important realization that every organization has its own requirements for cyber solutions. Your threats and no team are the same. The Squad Delivery Model was created to foster collaboration, high touch, tailored services that meet all your needs and requirements.
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    Axis Security Reviews
    You should ensure that the least-privilege users have access to certain business resources. This is done without allowing excessive access to your corporate network or exposing applications to Internet. Avoid deploying agents on BYOD and third-party devices, and all the friction that goes with it. Access to web apps, SSH and RDP, Git, without the need for a client, is supported. Analyze user interaction with business applications to detect anomalies and flag potential issues. Also, ensure that networking is aware of any changes in security controls. Key tech integrations can automatically verify and adjust access rights based upon changes in context. This will protect data and ensure that the least-privilege access is maintained. Private apps can be hidden from the Internet to keep users off the network and provide a safer connection to SaaS applications.
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    Zentry Reviews

    Zentry

    Zentry Security

    Access to the least privileged applications with consistent security for all users, wherever they are. Transient authentication allows for granular, less-privileged access to mission critical infrastructure. Zentry Trusted Access is a browser-based, clientless, zero-trust, application access solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Organizations experience improved security and compliance, a lower attack surface, greater visibility into users, and better application access. Zentry Trusted Access, a cloud-native solution, is easy to set up and even easier to use. To securely connect to the cloud and data centers, employees, contractors, and other third parties only need an HTML5 browser. No clients are required. Only validated users have access to resources and applications by using zero trust technologies such as multi-factor authentication and single-sign-on. All sessions are encrypted with TLS at the end, and each session is subject to granular policies.
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    Azure ExpressRoute Reviews

    Azure ExpressRoute

    Microsoft

    $55 per month
    Azure ExpressRoute allows you to create private connections between Azure datacenters, infrastructure on your premises, or in a colocation environment. ExpressRoute connections are not available over the internet. They offer greater reliability, faster speeds and lower latency than traditional internet connections. ExpressRoute connections can be used to transfer data between Azure and on-premises systems in some cases. This can provide significant cost savings. ExpressRoute can be used to connect to and increase storage capacity and compute in your existing datacenters. Azure is a natural extension of your datacenters and offers high throughput and quick latencies. You can enjoy the scale and economics offered by the public cloud without having the network performance to match.
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Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software Overview

Software-defined perimeter (SDP) software is a type of security system that provides an additional layer of protection for networks and applications. It is designed to make it harder for unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive information.

SDP works by creating network segregation, also known as a “virtual fence” around the assets needing protection. This virtual fence isolates the assets from external users, while still allowing authorized internal users access to the resources they need. In this way, SDP allows organizations to create secure "microperimeters" within their larger networks that can be easily managed without disrupting existing infrastructure or sources of connectivity.

Unlike traditional perimeter security systems, SDP operates on principles rather than rules. What this means is that instead of relying on static rules and predetermined access points, such as advanced firewall policies, SDP uses "software-defined" principles to dynamically allow or deny user access based on a set of conditions specific to each individual user or group requesting access. As a result, SDP provides more granular control over who has access to which resources at any given time, and can quickly adapt when needed in response to changing circumstances or new threats.

In addition to its dynamic approach, another key benefit of SDP software is its scalability – it can support large volumes of traffic and multiple services in an organization's network with minimal overhead. This makes it especially useful for large organizations with multiple sites and services across different locations worldwide. On top of this, SDP solutions are usually easy for administrators to deploy and manage remotely since most configurations take place via cloud management tools.

Overall, Software-defined perimeters offer organizations greater flexibility in terms of security without sacrificing performance or convenience; they provide the capability to dictate complex network policies while still giving authorized users quick and easy access when they need it most.

What Are Some Reasons To Use Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software?

  1. Reduced Risk:By providing an additional layer of security for the perimeter, SDP software helps to minimize the risk of a potential breach by preventing unauthorized access.
  2. Improved Compliance: SDP software can help organizations meet compliance standards and industry regulations by providing robust security measures.
  3. Enhanced Visibility: The centralized architecture of SDP provides better visibility into user access permissions across all resources within a network’s perimeter. As such, IT administrators have more insight into who can view or make changes to sensitive data.
  4. Accelerated Deployment Processes: With its cloud-based deployment capabilities, SDP software allows organizations to quickly and easily configure their networks without having to adhere to traditional hardware installation practices.
  5. Cost Savings: By taking advantage of the increased efficiency afforded by virtualized application environments, IT departments can reduce their reliance on expensive physical infrastructure while ensuring that their networks remain secure.

The Importance of Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software

Software-defined perimeters (SDP) are increasingly becoming an important part of modern security measures and have become a necessary layer of defense for businesses. SDP helps to shield data and resources from unauthorized access, protect users from malicious activity, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

SDP is significant because it adds a layer of protection that traditional firewalls lack. Traditional firewalls operate on the premise of allowing traffic into protected networks but SDP operates on the principle of denying all unknown or untrusted traffic. This means that only authorized users can access specific network resources after they successfully authenticate themselves first by multiple layers of identity verification.

By securing an entire network with SDP, companies can reduce their attack surface by preventing any potential intrusions before they even happen, providing better visibility to see what's happening in their environment, and increasing overall security posture while maintaining compliance requirements. In addition, it simplifies the process by which administrators control access rights to different areas in their network since it eliminates manual processes such as IP address assignment or application port restrictions.

Furthermore, SDP’s use of micro-segmentation enables organizations to create virtual boundaries around each element throughout their infrastructure so that each section remains secure without compromising the performance or availability of other sections as well as reduces complexity when managing large numbers of elements within the infrastructure while improving scalability. This also gives organizations greater flexibility when deploying applications across multiple platforms or architectures since these deployments are not limited by existing firewall rules; instead they can be adjusted dynamically depending on user needs for improved agility in response times for certain applications or services.

All in all, software-defined perimeter technology has a number of advantages over traditional methods due its ability to provide tight security controls whilst still allowing agile deployment cycles and efficient management reducing costs through automation and fewer personnel needed for maintenance purposes than traditional ones making them a more viable option for today’s business environment.

Features Offered by Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software

  1. Single-Sign On: SDP provides the ability to access multiple applications with a single sign-on meaning users don’t have to remember many usernames and passwords to access each application.
  2. Access Control: SDP can provide granular access control, restricting users from accessing privileged information or services based on their role in the organization or other factors such as location.
  3. Segmentation of Perimeter Boundaries: SDP allows for segmentation of boundaries between one set of trusted resources versus another set, allowing organizations to limit exposure and risk when updating or patching systems by segmenting assets into distinct areas that are logically separated but administratively connected.
  4. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): MFA strengthens authentication methods by requiring additional forms of identification beyond a username and password, such as biometrics, one-time passwords sent via SMS/email, proximity cards, etc. This ensures only authorized personnel can gain access to sensitive resources within an organization’s perimeter security system
  5. Automated User Provisioning/Deprovisioning: With automated user provisioning/de-provisioning features built into SDP solutions, user accounts can be created quickly and securely without any human intervention reducing the burden on IT staff while still ensuring security standards are met every time a new user is added or removed from the network.
  6. Encryption Technologies: SDP uses encrypted communication protocols such as SSL/TLS encryption which encrypt all data transferred between clients over wired and wireless networks so that attackers cannot intercept it en route providing stronger protection against external threats trying to gain unauthorized access either through wireless networks or physical media like USB flash drives.

Types of Users That Can Benefit From Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software

  • Companies: SDP allows companies to configure and secure their networks, harden user access with authentication protocols, keep host systems secure from external attack, and ensure data security.
  • Government Agencies: SDP helps government agencies secure their networks by providing them with the ability to create secure boundaries between departments or other government offices while also ensuring that they remain compliant with regulatory requirements.
  • Educators: By deploying SDP software, educators can enhance student data privacy, protect confidential files against malicious attacks, and securely access educational resources remotely.
  • Healthcare Organizations: With SDP software, healthcare organizations can keep patient medical records safe and protected from unauthorized users while also conforming with HIPAA regulations for healthcare data.
  • Financial Institutions: Financial institutions can use SDP software to harden user access controls and protect confidential customer information from malicious actors while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Retailers: Retailers are able to deploy SDP software in order to properly manage authentication protocols for customers accessing the store’s website, as well as safely store large amounts of customer data in a secure manner.
  • Web Hosting Services: By utilizing an SDP system for web hosting services, businesses can easily set up firewalls rules that will help protect their websites from cyberattacks as well as ensure that only authorized personnel have access.

How Much Does Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software Cost?

The cost of software-defined perimeter (SDP) software can vary considerably depending on the type, features, and complexity of the solution that you need. Generally speaking, basic SDP solutions start at around $1,000 per month for small to medium size businesses, while more complex solutions for larger organizations can range from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars per month. Additionally, most vendors offer customized pricing options available upon request. Customer support is typically included with the cost of a license agreement but may also be offered as an additional service at an additional fee. When selecting your SDP solution, it is important to consider not only the price tag but also how it meets your particular security needs and budget constraints.

Risks Associated With Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software

  • Authentication Risk: The authentication process of SDP software relies on a unique password and username combination, which can present an increased risk if the login credentials ever become compromised.
  • Network Visibility Risk: As SDP software isolates different parts of the network, it may limit visibility into certain areas, while also making it more difficult to detect any malicious activity.
  • Third-Party Interactions Risk: Third-party access is limited with SDP, because external organizations are not able to see past the perimeter that SDP creates. This could prevent the organization or individuals from interacting and sharing data with other organizations or individuals.
  • Services Dependency Risk: Dependency on services is another risk associated with SDP software as all services must be configured in order for users to gain access to necessary resources. Any changes made to these services could result in unexpected disruptions in service.
  • Configuration Challenges Risk: Configuring SDP software can also be challenging since there are multiple configurations needed and multiple devices being managed in order for it work properly. It's important that each piece of this puzzle has accurate settings for proper functioning within the system securely and effectively.

Types of Software That Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software Integrates With

Software-defined perimeter (SDP) software can integrate with many different types of software, depending on the specific applications of the organization. For example, SDP software may integrate with networking platforms such as firewalls and routers to provide authentication mechanisms that control access to networks, as well as identity and access management platforms to securely authorize users. Additionally, SDP software can also be integrated with security information event management (SIEM) tools for better visibility into network traffic and anomalous activities. Furthermore, advanced threat detection solutions can help organizations monitor ongoing activity within an SDP architecture in order to detect potential malicious threats. All of this forms a cohesive system where each component is designed to coordinate and interact with one another for maximum security strength.

What Are Some Questions To Ask When Considering Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software?

  1. What type of security protocols does the software use to protect data?
  2. Does it have built-in monitoring tools to detect anomalies, such as malicious users or unauthorized access attempts?
  3. How easy is it to configure and manage the SDP software?
  4. What encryption technologies are used for data in transit and at rest?
  5. How has the SDP software been tested against known threats and vulnerabilities?
  6. Is there a built-in authentication process that requires multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
  7. Does the SDP software offer granular access control to ensure that only authorized users can access protected resources and systems?
  8. Can the SDP software scale quickly if needed, and does it come with any scalability features or options?
  9. Are there any additional costs associated with running or maintaining the SDP software? 10. Are there any integrations available for other existing security solutions, such as firewalls or web proxies?