Trusted Networks for Zero Trust Access Connections
A trusted network is one that is secure, reliable, and well-protected against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber threats. Trusted networks are typically present within your larger corporate network, or in a trusted partner's network that has all the necessary security measures in place. Trusted Network Detection (TND) enables the recognition of a predefined trusted network. When connected to a trusted network, Secure Access can bypass ZTA enforcement, and start ZTA enforcement when the user is outside the trusted network (corporate network).
Secure Access allows you to define trusted networks using a set of criteria that Cisco Secure Client uses to detect whether an endpoint device is connected to a defined trusted network and route the user's traffic as intended. For instance, if certain destinations are configured to use Zero Trust Access, you can disable them for in-office users and utilize on-network security mechanisms.
Caution: When using Secure Access to define a network as trusted, exercise extreme care in your selection. If you designate a network as trusted without thoroughly verifying that all required security and connectivity mechanisms are in place, you risk leaving user data unprotected and vulnerable to potential threats. Failure to choose a properly secured network can compromise the safety and confidentiality of sensitive information.