Sophos ZTNA has recently undergone significant updates to enhance its deployment ease and flexibility. These updates are integrated into Sophos Central and do not require any modifications on your gateways or clients.
One notable improvement is the addition of Let’s Encrypt certificate support for Sophos ZTNA gateways. Let’s Encrypt is a non-profit certificate authority that offers X.509 certificates for TLS encryption at no cost. While Let’s Encrypt certificates are free and easily accessible, they come with a shorter validity period of 90 days, requiring more frequent maintenance compared to traditional certificates with longer lifespans. However, Sophos ZTNA addresses this issue by providing support for auto-renewal 30 days prior to expiry, ensuring seamless certificate management.
In addition, Sophos ZTNA now supports central management in five new regions beyond the standard US and EU regions. The added regions include Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, and Canada, expanding the reach of Sophos ZTNA and catering to a more diverse range of users. If you currently manage your Sophos Firewall and/or Endpoints in one of these regions, you can easily integrate Sophos ZTNA into your existing account.
For those who are not yet using Sophos ZTNA, there is an opportunity to get started for free. A free trial is available through Sophos Central, allowing users to experience the benefits of ZTNA firsthand. Additionally, existing Sophos Firewall customers can obtain three free one-year licenses for ZTNA and leverage the integrated ZTNA gateway within their firewall setup. To assist with deployment, users can refer to the Deployment Checklist for important considerations and access the latest online documentation for guidance.
Overall, the updates to Sophos ZTNA not only enhance certificate management and expand regional support but also provide new users with an opportunity to experience the benefits of zero trust network access at no cost. By simplifying deployment and offering greater flexibility, Sophos ZTNA continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of users in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.