From VPN to Zero Trust: Why It's Time to Retire Traditional VPNs, Part 2
akamai, Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
In part one of this blog post series, we explored how traditional VPNs have become a security liability, with a 47% spike in vulnerabilities, that is forcing IT teams into constant patch-and-pray cycles. Now, in part two, let's examine how Zero Trust Network Access offers a better path forward.
Security and performance: The best of both worlds
A common concern when tightening security is the fear of hurting performance or user experience. Akamai Enterprise Application Access turns that assumption on its head by improving application access performance over legacy virtual private networks with its:
- Globally distributed edge network
- Built-in acceleration technology
- Clientless options
- Enterprise-grade reliability
- Redundancy and optimal routing
- Device posture checks for endpoint compliance
- Enhanced monitoring and admin visibility
- Cost efficiency through simplicity
Globally distributed edge network
Akamai Enterprise Application Access leverages a globally distributed edge platform with more than 4,000 points of presence (PoPs) across 135 countries. This extensive network ensures that users connect to the nearest edge location, which then establishes secure access to the application.