Certificate-Based ZTNA at Scale

Adaptive ZTNA Customized to Your Environment

The great irony of most ZTNA is that it still trusts too much. SecureW2 ties access to real-world signals, then cuts it off the moment your environment says something's wrong.
Why Most ZTNA Tools Still Look Like VPNs

The Access Decision Is Still Static,
It's Just Hidden Behind an Agent or Script

Most "zero trust" vendors trust their own agents' periodic check-ins. When those agents get disabled or spoofed, you're blind. Real zero trust uses diverse signals from your IAM, MDM, and XDR, not single-vendor attestation.

 

What breaks in vendor-controlled ZTNA:

CRISIS

Credential persistence: Static tokens that outlive the session

Access tokens and sessions persist beyond their intended lifespan, creating windows of vulnerability.

HIGH

Posture drift: Devices validated once, trusted forever

Initial device compliance checks don't account for configuration changes over time.

MEDIUM

Over-reliance on client-side checks: Easily faked, hard to validate

Security decisions based on client-reported data that can be manipulated or spoofed.

ONGOING

No shared source of truth: One vendor defines compliance for all

Single vendor controls what constitutes trust and compliance across your entire environment.

ZTNA isn't broken. The way it's implemented is. The future is trust decisions made by your ecosystem, not just one vendor's infrastructure.
Continuous Trust, Session by Session

ZTNA Powered by Certificates That Reflect Live Context

Adaptive certificates based on live signals from your IdP, MDM, and XDR. Scope adjusts or revokes when context changes. Trust verified posture, not agent claims.

Your Stack's Signals

SecureW2 Real-time Intelligence

Identity Providers
Okta • Entra ID • Google Workplace

User identity and group membership

Device Trust & Posture
Intune • Jamf • Mosyle

Device management, compliance, risk posture

Threat & Risk Intelligence
CrowdStrike • Defender • Palo Alto

EDR/XDR alerts, behavioral risk scoring

Continuous Monitoring & Enforcement
SecureW2 JoinNow Platform Dynamic PKI + Cloud RADIUS
  • Attribute-level control via Policy Engine
  • Issues condition-aware X.509 certificates
  • Scopes access based on posture and identity
  • Adaptive Defense revokes or quarantines instantly on signal change
Your Environment

SecureW2 Certificate Provisions

Network Infrastructure
Wi-Fi/Wired • ZTNA/VPN

Guest & Contractor Access

Application Layer
SSO & Web Apps • APIs

Desktop Apps

Workloads
Containers • DevOps Pipelines

Servers & VMs

AI Ops
Real-time Intelligence with Adaptive Defense

Different risk = Different access. Automatically.

Dynamic PKI evaluates connection context before issuing certificates. Managed device from home office gets 8-hour full access. Same device from airport WiFi gets 1-hour restricted scope. Unmanaged device gets 30-minute minimal access. No manual policies needed.

Context-based certificate scoping: 

Signal Combination Certificate Lifetime Access Scope Use Case
Managed + Corporate network 8 hours Full infrastructure Office workers
Managed + Home network 4 hours Production systems Remote employees
Managed + Public network 1 hour Limited resources Travel scenarios
Unmanaged + Any network 30 minutes Specific apps only BYOD/Contractors
Who Controls Your Policy Logic?

Real Zero Trust Runs on Your Policies, Not Theirs

When vendors control trust decisions, you're locked into their definition of security. SecureW2 integrates with YOUR identity, device, and security tools so YOU define what trusted access means. Your environment, your rules, your enforcement.

With SecureW2, you write the rules using signals from tools you trust.

Your Environment
Your Policies
Your Trust Threshold
BUILD ON YOUR EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

Make VPN and SASE Work the Way They Should

Add certificate intelligence to platforms you already own. Your VPN becomes passwordless. Your SASE validates real compliance. Your team stops managing credentials manually.

VPN Security
SASE Trust
Instant Response

Kill VPN Passwords Permanently

Certificates bound to device + identity replace shareable credentials. When your laptop gets stolen, the certificate dies with it. No more ex-employee VPN access six months after termination. No more passwords on GitHub.

Key Integrations

Okta
Azure AD
Microsoft Intune
Jamf Pro
CrowdStrike
VPN Security VPN Security

SASE That Validates Real Compliance

Your SASE checks for agents. Ours checks if devices are actually secure. Certificates carry cryptographic proof of MDM compliance and EDR health. Agent spoofing becomes impossible.

Key Integrations

Real-time APIs
RADIUS
MDM APIs
EDR platforms
Identity providers
SASE Trust SASE Trust

Revocation That Actually Happens

Terminated at 9 AM? VPN dead at 9:01. Device infected? Session killed mid-transfer. Risk score spikes? Access downgrades instantly. Your context changes, our enforcement follows.

Key Integrations

Real-time APIs
RADIUS
MDM APIs
EDR platforms
Identity providers
Instant Response Instant Response
Interoperable by Design

Built to Work with Your Stack

No forklift upgrades. No proprietary hardware. Seamlessly integrate with your existing infrastructure and security stack.

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Certificate Authority at the Center of Your Security Ecosystem
200+ Integrations
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Identity & Access Policy Enablement & SSO
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Google Logo
Shibboleth Logo
+ Many More
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Device Management MDM/EMM & Cert Gateway
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Mosyle Logo
+ Many More
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Network Security SASE & ZTNA
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+ Many More
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Wireless Security 802.1X Wi-Fi Enterprise
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+ Many More
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Threat Intelligence EDR/XDR & SIEM Platforms
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Elastic Security Logo
+ Many More
Certificates For Any Access Surface

If It's Accessible, It's Securable

Discover how our comprehensive identity and access management solutions can secure your organization across different use cases and environments.

/ NETWORK AUTH
/ SSO & WEB APPS
/ ZTNA/VPN
/ DESKTOP LOGIN
/ GUEST WI-FI
/ NON-HUMAN IDENTITIES
SecureW2 / NETWORK AUTH

Modernize Auth for Wired and Wireless Networks

Fast, reliable 802.1X and Cloud RADIUS authentication for Wi-Fi and wired access—powered by real-time policy evaluation and passwordless certificate-based access that adapts to identity, posture and risk.

INTEGRATIONS
SecureW2 / SSO & WEB APPS

Device Trust for SSO and Applications

Dynamically issue x.509 certificates through policies that authorize scoped access based on role, risk and device context. Enforce least-privilege access to SaaS and internal apps from trusted devices only.

INTEGRATIONS
SecureW2 / ZTNA/VPN

Enforce Least-Privilege Access for Remote Workers

Enable secure distributed access with certificate-based ZTNA and VPN integrations. Dynamic policy decisions authorize access based on real-time signals from your existing security stack.

INTEGRATIONS
SecureW2 / DESKTOP LOGIN

Passwordless Desktop Authentication

Enforce certificate-backed login with YubiKeys, smart cards and other hardware tokens. Dynamic certificate management supports PIN and PUK functionality and automates enrollment, renewal and slot assignment.

INTEGRATIONS
SecureW2 / GUEST WI-FI

Deliver Guest Wi-Fi with Role Limits and Expiration

Provision guest access with minute-level control. Supported methods include sponsor approval and self-registration through Captive Portal, plus directory integration with LDAP, Google, PowerSchool and SAML.

INTEGRATIONS
SecureW2 / NON-HUMAN IDENTITIES

Scoped Access for Autonomous Workloads

Issue certificates specifically provisioned for pipelines, containers, scripts and AI agents. Scope access dynamically with ACME and policy tuned for systems that operate on their own. No shared keys or secrets.

INTEGRATIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Can SecureW2 work alongside existing certificates or PKI deployments, or is migration required?

You can adopt SecureW2 in the way that makes sense for your environment. Some organizations integrate it directly with their existing PKI to automate certificate use, while others choose to fully migrate to SecureW2's dynamic cloud-managed PKI for reduced overhead. Both options allow you to strengthen ZTNA and VPN authentication without interrupting access.

Why should we add certificates when our SASE already performs device posture checks?

SASE platforms typically rely on lightweight posture checks, such as confirming an endpoint agent is present or that a user is active in the directory. While useful, these signals don't guarantee the device is actually secure or compliant. Certificates add a cryptographic layer of assurance, binding user identity to verified device posture so every remote access request can be trusted.

How does SecureW2 integrate with leading SASE platforms like Zscaler, Palo Alto, or CheckPoint?

SecureW2 integrates directly with leading SASE providers like Zscaler, Palo Alto, and CheckPoint by issuing certificates tied to identity, MDM, and EDR signals. These certificates are consumed natively by the SASE platforms during authentication, enabling them to validate both the user and the security posture of the connecting device before access is allowed.

What prevents a compromised or lost certificate from being misused?

With SecureW2's Adaptive Defense, compromised or high‑risk certificates can be revoked automatically in real time. If abnormal behavior is detected—like logins from unusual locations, non‑compliant devices, or suspicious access attempts—the system can revoke or suspend the certificate without manual intervention. This level of automation prevents attackers from exploiting certificates even briefly.

How does certificate-based authentication protect against insider threats or credential theft?

Certificate authentication is not a one‑time gate; it enforces trust continuously. With Adaptive Defense, suspicious behavior such as unusual login attempts, lateral movement, or policy violations can trigger automatic certificate suspension or revocation. This stops insider threats in progress while giving administrators audit trails to investigate.

How does Cloud RADIUS compare to managing on‑prem RADIUS servers for scale and reliability?

Maintaining on‑prem RADIUS means buying servers, deploying appliances in multiple regions, and staffing teams to troubleshoot outages. Cloud RADIUS consolidates all of that into a single managed service with predictable costs. It not only reduces infrastructure spend but also prevents downtime that impacts end‑users.

Can logs and authentication data be exported or integrated into SIEM tools for compliance and monitoring?

Yes, logs and authentication data can be exported automatically into your SIEM of choice. This allows IT and security teams to centralize events, apply automated monitoring rules, and investigate anomalies faster, without manual intervention or scattered record‑keeping.

What is the typical implementation timeline for rolling this out across a large organization?

Because SecureW2 automates certificate issuance and integrates directly with IDPs, MDMs, and EDR tools, large environments don't face the bottlenecks of manual provisioning. Most customers complete initial rollout to priority groups within a couple of weeks and then expand smoothly to the broader workforce.

ZERO TRUST THAT ACTUALLY SCALES

End VPN Chaos with Certificate-Based ZTNA

Stop juggling passwords, tokens, and clunky client configs. Move to a model where certificates streamline access and continuously enforce trust on your terms.