Distributed workspaces and remote work have become commonplace, particularly because of the pandemic and new security concerns need to be addressed. Prisma Access 2.0 stands poised to address these security issues — Kumar Ramachandran has some insights to share.

Kumar Ramachandran is the Senior Vice President of Products at Palo Alto Networks, and he joins Drew Conry-Murray and Greg Ferro, hosts of the Tech Bytes podcast to share more about Prisma Access 2.0. He explains how it differs from the first-generation version and the role of cloud-delivered security as a part of the latest workplace trends.

Kumar also explains the technology driving Prisma Access 2.0, and the role of proxies in delivering better security to remote offices. Tune in to find out more about where Zero Trust Network Access comes in, the importance of user experience management for distributed work, and more.

Key Takeaways:

[:21] Host Drew Conry-Murray introduces his guest for this episode — Kumar Ramachandran.

[:39] What is the next step after SASE?

[2:00] Distributed work or remote work is now much more prevalent, and security needs have changed along with that.

[3:34] How is the Prisma Access 2.0 delivered?

[5:04] Kumar explains more about the technology of how Prisma Access 2.0 functions.

[6:10] Where does Zero Trust Network Access come in?

[8:46] Prisma Access 2.0 allows all functions to be processed remotely through proxies.

[10:11] What is the role of proxies, and how do they contribute to security?

[13:35] Kumar explains how and why usage of Prisma Access has expanded recently.

[14:37] Prisma Access 2.0 also provides data on digital user experience management.

[19:49] Find out more about Prisma Access 2.0 by visiting the website.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Securing Today Podcast

Palo Alto Networks — Website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube

Drew Conry-Murray

Greg Ferro

Kumar Ramachandran

Prisma Access 2.0

Zero Trust Network Access