Summary
This research report by ipoque, a Rohde & Schwarz company, presents findings on traffic visibility challenges faced by zero trust network access (ZTNA) vendors. Based on a survey of 55 leading vendors conducted in November, the report reveals that 90.7% of ZTNA vendors struggle with traffic visibility, which significantly impacts their ability to maintain identity and context awareness. The report states that 92.6% of vendors anticipate increased security vulnerabilities due to inadequate visibility, with over half expecting severe implications. It discusses the necessity of advanced traffic detection techniques, particularly deep packet inspection (DPI), to enhance ZTNA implementations. The report outlines how emerging traffic types and encryption protocols complicate visibility and emphasizes the importance of DPI in addressing these challenges. Furthermore, it notes that 83.3% of respondents are currently using or plan to adopt DPI for ZTNA, highlighting its role in improving security measures and supporting advanced ZTNA features.
