What type of access does Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) provide after enrollment is completed?

Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) utilizes a Zero Trust security model, which is designed to provide secure application access without relying on traditional network perimeter defenses. After enrollment, ZPA grants users access specifically to the applications they are authorized to use, based on identity and context rather than their location or network connection.

This means that ZPA minimizes the attack surface by ensuring that users can only interact with specific applications, and not with the entire network or other internal resources they do not have permissions to access. In a Zero Trust framework, trust is never assumed; verification is required at every access request, which enhances the security posture of the organization.

Unlike a conditional access model based solely on device location or a more permissive model that provides full access to public resources, ZPA's approach ensures that only the authorized applications are accessible, thus upholding the Zero Trust principles and furthering application security. This model allows organizations to securely extend access to their applications regardless of where users are located, without exposing the entire network, which is the essence of ZPA's functionality.