Why Enterprises Need a Modern Approach to Secure Access
Traditional remote access solutions,such as VPNs, VDIs, and complex network security models,are no longer effective. They are costly to scale, offer a poor user experience, and often expose organizations to significant security risks. To meet modern security demands, organizations are turning to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) models.
Implementing zero trust often requires significant changes to network infrastructure or complex deployments. This is where Menlo Security’s Secure Application Access (SAA) changes the game,offering simple, secure, agentless access to enterprise apps and SaaS, with no compromise on user productivity or data security.
The Problem with Legacy Network Access
Traditional access methods are no longer suited for digital enterprises. Legacy approaches like VPN and VDI:
- Are difficult and expensive to scale
- Provide excessive access to unmanaged or compromised devices
- Deliver poor user experience and latency issues
- Offer limited visibility into user actions
Additionally, implementing zero trust through conventional Security Service Edge (SSE) or infrastructure control demands high complexity, which many organizations are not equipped to handle. These outdated models leave businesses vulnerable to threats like cross-site scripting, session hijacking, and infected endpoints.
Menlo Secure Application Access: Simple, Secure, and Scalable
Menlo Security’s SAA provides agentless, cloud-based access to enterprise applications, eliminating the need for infrastructure overhauls or endpoint installations. Built on the Menlo Secure Cloud Browser, SAA enables organizations to deliver secure access in minutes with no changes to:
- Network architecture
- DNS records
- Certificates
This means IT and security teams can enable secure remote access for employees, contractors, and third-party users through a simple browser portal or extension,without sacrificing security or control.
Shielding Applications and Users from Threats
Menlo SAA protects both users and applications using cloud-based browser isolation. Unlike traditional methods that allow direct access, Menlo renders applications in the cloud and streams a safe visual experience to the user.
This protects against:
- Cross-site scripting
- Cookie theft and session hijacking
- HTML smuggling and LURE (Legacy URL Reputation Evasion) attacks
- Infected file uploads and content-based threats
Even if a device is compromised, the attacker can’t reach your internal network or data.
Securing Data Down to the Last Mile
Menlo SAA’s Last-Mile Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ensures sensitive data remains secure,even on unmanaged or vulnerable devices. Policies are enforced directly in the Secure Cloud Browser and include:
- Copy/paste restrictions
- Watermarking of files and web content
- Read-only or read-write control
- Upload/download restrictions and redactions
Crucially, no sensitive data is ever downloaded to the device, closing a major loophole in traditional endpoint-based access models.
Least-Privileged Access by Default
Instead of granting broad network access, Menlo SAA enforces granular, least-privilege access based on:
- User roles or groups
- IP address and location
- Device posture and risk levels
This ensures users can only access what they’re explicitly authorized to,whether internal web apps, SaaS, or legacy applications.
Full Visibility and Control
Menlo SAA gives security teams full visibility into application access, user activity, and browsing behaviors. It integrates with existing tools like SIEM, EDR, and XDR, and offers deep insights through:
- Real-time logs and dashboards
- Browsing forensics
- DLP violation reports
This enhances incident response and helps enforce compliance policies more effectively.
Support for Legacy and Non-Web Apps
Menlo SAA isn’t limited to modern SaaS,it also supports legacy applications through secure tunneling, allowing consistent protection and access without exposing internal systems.
Its device posture check feature,integrated with tools like CrowdStrike,verifies critical security conditions before granting access, without requiring client installations. This enables secure access on both managed and unmanaged devices, including mobile.
Why Menlo SAA is Ideal for Businesses in Asia
With Menlo’s cloud-native architecture and global private access network, organizations across Asia can achieve:
- 5x to 10x cost savings over legacy solutions
- Simplified IT operations with no agents or software rollouts
- Improved productivity through fast, low-latency connections
- True zero trust enforcement with secure access from any device
Partnering with Walden Global Services: Enabling Zero Trust in Asia
Menlo Security’s Secure Application Access offers a bold, secure, and user-friendly alternative. With its cloud-native foundation, zero trust design, and frictionless deployment, helps enterprises protect what matters most,without slowing business down.
For businesses in Asia, implementing Menlo Security solutions is even more seamless with Walden Global Services (WGS). As an experienced regional partner, WGS provides support and guidance for deploying Menlo Secure Application Access,ensuring integration with local IT environments, compliance standards, and operational needs.
Menlo Security and WGS empower organizations to transform their access strategy,boosting security, enabling productivity, and simplifying zero trust adoption across Asia and beyond.