Traditional VPNs were designed for a different era—one where users, devices, and networks were easier to trust. Today's cyber threats, remote work environments, cloud services, and increasingly sophisticated attackers have exposed the limitations of the "connect first, verify later" model.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) flips this approach on its head. Instead of granting broad network access, ZTNA provides secure, identity-based access only to the specific applications and resources users need, continuously verifying trust throughout the session.

In this session, Sami Laiho will explain why organizations of all sizes should be planning their transition from traditional VPN architectures to Zero Trust networking models. You'll learn how ZTNA reduces attack surfaces, limits lateral movement, improves visibility, and strengthens resilience against modern threats such as ransomware and credential compromise. Through real-world examples and practical guidance, you'll discover how Zero Trust networking has moved from a security trend to a business necessity.

You will learn:

• How to authenticate and validate all communications
• Why every network should be treated as untrusted
• Why "Internal networks" are no more