Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) is a security model that assumes that threats could be both external and internal. It requires strict identity verification for every person and device trying to access resources on a private network, regardless of whether they are inside or outside the network perimeter.
Next-generation VPNs leverage Zero Trust principles to provide secure access to resources. Unlike traditional VPNs that create a secure tunnel for all traffic, next-generation VPNs authenticate users and devices before granting access to specific applications or data, minimizing the attack surface and enhancing security.
TinyChannels communication is implemented based on X.509, the standard for public key certificates, and OpenID, an authentication and authorization standard for the Zero Trust era.
Each TinyChannels channel is managed in a lifecycle based on business requirements, allowing easy identification of channels to be decommissioned when a service ends. It is also easy to list unnecessary channel settings during regular audits.
Sessions occurring on each TinyChannels channel are stored in a dedicated log storage, allowing detailed verification.