{"id":27880,"date":"2022-03-21T11:29:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T11:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/resources\/press-releases\/gtt-launches-secure-connect-to-enhance-enterprise-cloud-security\/"},"modified":"2025-01-29T06:52:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T11:52:01","slug":"gtt-launches-secure-connect-to-enhance-enterprise-cloud-security","status":"publish","type":"press-releases","link":"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/about-us\/press-releases\/gtt-launches-secure-connect-to-enhance-enterprise-cloud-security\/","title":{"rendered":"GTT Launches Secure Connect to Enhance Enterprise Cloud Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MCLEAN, Va., March 22, 2022 \u2014 GTT Communications, Inc., a leading global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, has announced its new <a title=\"SASE: Secure Connect\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/us-en\/resources\/battle-cards\/secure-connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-udi=\"\/services\/secure-networking\/sase-secure-connect\/\">Secure Connect<\/a> offering to extend and strengthen the protection of the enterprise network connecting to the internet and accessed by users from any location. The new service is based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/us-en\/resources\/infographic\/sase-is-a-journey-not-a-silver-bullet\/\">SASE framework<\/a> and integrates with GTT Managed SD-WAN. GTT Secure Connect leverages a single cloud platform for agile and ubiquitous delivery of network security, offering a range of features that include CASB (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/gb-en\/services\/secure-networking\/cloud-security\/cloud-access-security-broker-casb\/\">Cloud Access Security Broker<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/de-de\/services\/secure-networking\/cloud-security\/secure-web-gateway-swg\/\">SWG<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/gb-en\/services\/secure-networking\/cloud-security\/secure-web-gateway-swg\/\">Secure Web Gateway<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/gb-en\/services\/secure-networking\/cloud-security\/zero-trust-network-access-ztna\/\">ZTNA<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/us-en\/resources\/blog\/what-is-zero-trust-network-access-ztna\/\">Zero Trust Network Access<\/a>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/us-en\/resources\/blog\/firewall-as-a-service-fwaas-definition-benefits-more\/\">FWaaS<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/gb-en\/services\/secure-networking\/cloud-security\/firewall-as-a-service-fwaas\/\">Firewall as a Service<\/a>) capabilities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full jetpack-lazy-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/3787\/secure-connect-pr.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" \/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/3787\/secure-connect-pr.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>GTT Secure Connect addresses the growing requirement for secure access to enterprise resources in an environment characterized by the widespread use of digital technologies, broad adoption of cloud applications and a remote workforce. GTT Secure Connect utilizes a cloud delivery model that provides centralized policy control at a site and user level for improved scalability and extends the security perimeter to any network endpoint. Additionally, the integration of security with the functionality of GTT <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/us-en\/resources\/cobranded-datasheets\/managed-sd-wan\/\">Managed SD-WAN<\/a> improves performance and simplifies network management.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"blockquote_content\">&#8220;Enterprise network transformation needs to address the complexity of securing internet VPNs, cloud applications and a remote workforce&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"e-q-footer\"><cite class=\"elementor-blockquote__author elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"author_name\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"none\">\u2014Cindy Whelan, Practice Leader, Enterprise Network Services, Omdia <\/cite><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The comprehensive SASE-based feature set can be tailored to meet individual enterprise requirements for anti-virus, firewall and anti-malware protections, more effective blocking of malicious sites, augmented cloud security monitoring, and prevention of unauthorized access to network resources in a work-from-anywhere model. With GTT Secure Connect, network access is based on user, device and application identity \u2014 rather than the physical location or IP address \u2014 enabling seamless and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/gb-en\/services\/secure-networking\/\">secure networking<\/a> between users, private, SaaS and public clouds, and the enterprise data center.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"blockquote_content\">&#8220;GTT\u2019s new Secure Connect brings together network and security, supported by professional services, to help enterprises with their security and performance needs&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"e-q-footer\"><cite class=\"elementor-blockquote__author elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"author_name\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"none\">\u2014Cindy Whelan, Practice Leader, Enterprise Network Services, Omdia <\/cite><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIn an enterprise environment where digital business and the use of cloud applications has become more critical, coupled with the challenge of supporting a hybrid workforce and an intensifying cyber-threat landscape, customers are demanding network integrated security solutions that are comprehensive with an improved user experience,\u201d stated Don MacNeil, GTT COO. \u201cGTT Secure Connect has been designed to meet these customer requirements, leveraging our industry-leading SD-WAN capability combined with state-of-the-art, cloud-based security technologies, delivering a more effective and efficient solution that provides next-generation connectivity and protection managed all in one place.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to industry research firm Omdia, only 15 percent of enterprises globally have a fully developed approach to cybersecurity and digital risk. Further research by the firm shows that when SD-WAN is combined with security, enterprises report an extra boost in perceived value over just SD-WAN.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"blockquote_content\">&#8220;In an environment where . . . the use of cloud applications has become more critical, coupled with the challenge of supporting . . . an intensifying cyber-threat landscape, customers are demanding network integrated security solutions&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"e-q-footer\"><cite class=\"elementor-blockquote__author elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"author_name\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"none\">\u2014Don MacNeil, COO, GTT<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOmdia finds securing networks a consistent area of enterprise concern and investment. Enterprise network transformation needs to address the complexity of securing internet VPNs, cloud applications and a remote workforce,\u201d said Cindy Whelan, practice leader, enterprise network services at Omdia. \u201cGTT\u2019s new Secure Connect brings together network and security, supported by professional services, to help enterprises with their security and performance needs in a period of rapid digital transformation and an intensifying cyber-threat landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"blockquote_content\">\u201cGTT Secure Connect . . . delivers a more effective and efficient solution that provides next-generation connectivity and protection managed all in one place.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"e-q-footer\"><cite class=\"elementor-blockquote__author elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"author_name\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"none\">\u2014Don MacNeil, COO, GTT<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The underlying technology platform of GTT Secure Connect is Prisma\u00ae Access provided by Palo Alto Networks, an industry leader in global cybersecurity. GTT Secure Connect integrates Prisma Access with GTT\u2019s software-defined networking solutions and global Tier 1 IP network. GTT Secure Connect is complemented by GTT Professional Services, which offers the technical expertise and operational experience to support the complete solution from initial design to installation and ongoing service management. This includes project management, technical management and incident management support. Through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtt.net\/us-en\/resources\/channel-partner-webinars\/positioning-ethervision-as-a-differentiator-for-a-better-client-experience-a-channel-partner-webinar\/\">EtherVision<\/a>, GTT\u2019s unified customer management portal, GTT Secure Connect provides customers with the insights and control they need to operate their network and manage their security environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Secure Connect is GTT\u2019s new SASE offering, delivering a range of features including CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), SWG (Secure Web Gateway), ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) and FWaaS (Firewall as a 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