ShareTech ZTA Solution Effectively Reduces Network Threats through Access Control and Offline Updates

By observing recent security trends, we can tell not only if network attacks have escalated but also examine the challenges, we might face using existing security strategies. Because of Taiwan's unique political role, it has always been the target of cyber-attacks. In addition to the increasing number of APT attacks year by year, attackers have recently adopted more diverse tools and even abused legitimate software, and cloud platforms to disguise their attacks. Victims are not limited to government units because agencies at all levels and supply chains may become entry points for cyber-attacks. In general, attacks mostly originate from three to four aspects such as gateway, remote office VPN, intranet, and industrial environment.

The Taiwan government has begun to promote the three core mechanisms of the zero-trust network year by 2023, and the primary focus is identity authentication. ShareTech introduces a zero-trust solution and follows the main axis of the framework - any access must undergo triple verification of identity, device, and behavior. Two key points are supported in the identity recognition stage: first, enterprise-wide identity recognition access; second, support for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to strengthen user identity recognition and perform checkpoint verification in account management, Internet authentication, and SSL VPN to effectively prevent phishing attacks. More importantly, Zero Trust protection should be as close to the data and operations as possible, and system components are typically granted the broadest access because applications are the most frontal attack surface. ShareTech UTM (NU series, OT series, INF series) supports offline signature updates via USB sticks. Updateable items include IPS, APP control, URL default blacklist, anti-virus software (ClamAV and Kaspersky), Sandstorm, and so on. Even agencies that have no external connections can obtain a more instant update.

In addition, ShareTech also provides business regular vulnerability scan services and security reports, helping some units to proactively confront vulnerability issues. Zero trust is an integration of technologies and requires organizations to gradually build it. The ShareTech team has more than 20 years of experience and can assist organizations in integrating the zero trust verification concept into a comprehensive architectural solution. For detailed information, please refer to www.sharetech.com.tw.