Secure Remote Access with a Cloud Firewall

Hybrid work means employees connect from homes, client sites, airports and cafés. They need secure access to internal applications and protection while browsing the internet. Cloud firewalls make this easier than traditional office-centric designs.

The problem with backhauling

Traditional VPNs send all remote traffic to the office firewall for inspection, then out to the internet. This adds latency, consumes office bandwidth and creates a single point of failure.

Cloud-delivered security

With a cloud firewall, remote users connect to the nearest cloud point of presence. Internet traffic is inspected there, and access to internal applications is provided through secure connections.

Zero-trust access

Zero-trust network access grants users access only to specific applications they need, verified by identity and device status — rather than giving full network access through a VPN.

Consistent policies

Remote users receive the same security policies as office users, including threat protection, URL filtering and application control.

Identity integration

Integration with identity providers enables single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.

Device posture checks

Access can depend on device health, such as up-to-date operating systems and active endpoint protection.

Visibility

Centralised logs show remote activity, threats blocked and application usage.

User experience

Lower latency and simple clients mean fewer complaints and fewer attempts to bypass security.

Gradual migration

Organisations can move from traditional VPNs to zero-trust access step by step, starting with specific applications.

The bottom line

Cloud firewalls deliver secure, fast remote access for a distributed workforce. UbiFi Cloud Firewall supports secure access for employees anywhere.

Learn more about Cloud Firewall from UbiFi, or talk to our team.