Cato extends zero trust access to SASE platform | Computer Weekly

"The continued surge in hybrid work, bring your own device (BYOD) and contractor reliance has undeniably made businesses more agile and flexible, but it has also introduced a wave of unmanaged devices into enterprise environments that frequently lack security controls, creating exposure to data loss and regulatory risk. To mitigate these issues, Cato Networks has launched Browser Extension, what it calls "a lightweight onramp" to the company's core secure access service edge (SASE) platform."

"Cato also noted that legacy zero trust network access (ZTNA) approaches often require separate tools for different device types. Extending access to unmanaged devices has meant installing new software, such as specialised browsers. The result, said the company, was disruption of the user experience and additional strain on IT operations. To address these challenges, Cato has made zero trust for unmanaged devices easy to deploy and simple to maintain."

Hybrid work, BYOD and contractor reliance have introduced unmanaged devices lacking security controls, increasing exposure to data loss and regulatory risk. Verizon's data breach report found 46% of compromised systems with corporate credentials were unmanaged devices. Compliance pressures under GDPR, HIPAA and PCI DSS are mounting. Legacy ZTNA approaches often require separate tools and specialised browsers, disrupting user experience and straining IT operations. Cato Networks' Browser Extension provides a lightweight onramp to a SASE platform, extending Universal ZTNA to personal, contractor and BYOD endpoints without installing agents and simplifying deployment and maintenance.

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