Identity-first security architecture

Never trust. Always verify.

Raise Networks designs and operates Zero Trust security with Zscaler, CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender XDR, protecting every user, device and application wherever work happens.

Zscaler ZIA & ZPACrowdStrike FalconMicrosoft Defender XDRNIST aligned
Why it matters

The network perimeter is gone. Identity is the new perimeter.

Users, apps and data now live everywhere. Security has to verify every request, not just the ones at the office firewall.

01

VPNs that expose everything

Once connected, users and attackers can reach far more than they should.

02

Credential-based attacks

Phishing and stolen passwords remain the top way attackers get in.

03

Blind spots on endpoints

Unmanaged or unprotected devices open the door to ransomware.

04

Too many disconnected tools

Alerts from separate products pile up with no one connecting the dots.

The Raise Networks difference

Zero Trust, designed and operated end to end.

We assess, design, implement and run Zero Trust across identity, devices, network and applications, with partners like Zscaler, CrowdStrike and Microsoft.

ZscalerCrowdStrike and Defender XDR partner
NISTaligned Zero Trust architecture
24/7security monitoring and response
Everyuser, device and app verified
What we deliver

Every pillar of Zero Trust, delivered

Identity, devices, network access and security operations under one plan.

Chain and padlock
Identity checksUser verifiedDevice trustedAccess granted
Identity & access

Strong identity for every user

MFA, conditional access and least privilege make identity the first and strongest line of defense.

  • MFA and phishing-resistant authentication
  • Conditional access with Entra ID or Okta
  • Least privilege and just-in-time admin access
  • Regular access reviews
Network patch panel
AccessApp-level onlyNo network exposureInspected traffic
Zero Trust network access

Replace the VPN with app-level access

Zscaler Private Access connects users only to the applications they need, and Zscaler Internet Access secures every connection to the internet.

  • Zscaler ZPA for private applications
  • Zscaler ZIA secure web gateway
  • Micro-segmentation of critical systems
  • Secure access for contractors and partners
Cybersecurity illustration
Endpoint statusProtectedCompliantMonitored
Endpoint protection

Every device protected and monitored

CrowdStrike Falcon or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint stops ransomware and gives full visibility into device activity.

  • EDR and next-gen antivirus
  • Device compliance before access
  • Vulnerability and patch management
  • Automated isolation of compromised devices
Security team at work
SecOpsDetectedContainedReported
Security operations

Threats detected and contained around the clock

We correlate signals across identity, endpoint, email and network, and respond 24/7 with clear playbooks.

  • Microsoft Defender XDR and SIEM integration
  • 24/7 monitoring and incident response
  • Threat hunting and playbooks
  • Monthly security posture reporting
Zero Trust visibility

Zero Trust progress, pillar by pillar

Track identity, device, network and data controls as your Zero Trust program matures.

Zero Trust MaturitySample view
Phishing-resistant MFA94%+58%
Apps behind ZTNA41/4591%
Standing admin access2-90%
Risky sign-ins blocked316+18%
Maturity score by Zero Trust pillar
IdentityDevicesNetworkAppsData
Program milestones
Legacy VPN retiredDone
Just-in-time admin accessDone
Micro-segmentation, data centerIn progress
Data classificationIn progress
Continuous access evaluationPlanned

Illustrative dashboard showing the kind of visibility Raise Networks provides. Figures are sample data.

Threat scenarios

How Zero Trust stops real attacks

Pick a threat to see how each layer responds.

Phishing

Stolen credentials, useless

Phishing-resistant MFA and conditional access stop the login.

MFAConditional accessRisk signalsReset
THE THREATAn attacker steals a user's password.
Login from an untrusted device and location
Conditional access requires strong MFA
Attempt blocked and flagged as risky
Security team resets and investigates
Attack stopped at identity
Ransomware

Ransomware contained in seconds

EDR detects and isolates the device automatically.

EDRIsolationForensicsRecovery
THE THREATA user opens a malicious attachment.
EDR detects suspicious encryption behavior
Device isolated from the network
Process killed and files restored
Root cause analyzed
No spread, no ransom
Lateral movement

No path to the crown jewels

App-level access and segmentation block movement.

ZPASegmentationLeast privilegeLogs
THE THREATA compromised laptop tries to scan the network.
ZPA exposes only approved apps
No network-level access to scan
Anomaly flagged in XDR
Device quarantined for review
Attacker finds nothing to reach
Contractor access

Third parties, tightly scoped

Contractors reach only what they need, only when they need it.

ZPATime-boundBrowser accessAudit
THE THREATAn outside vendor needs access to one internal system.
Access granted to a single application
Time-bound permissions applied
Session activity logged
Access removed automatically
Work done, risk minimized
Architecture

A Zero Trust architecture that connects every signal

Identity, devices, network and applications verified continuously.

Employees & contractorsUsers
Laptops & mobileDevices
Office & home networksLocations
Email & webChannels
Zero Trust
Policy Engine
Verify every request
Entra ID & OktaIdentity
Zscaler ZIA & ZPAAccess
CrowdStrike & DefenderEndpoint
Defender XDR & SIEMSecOps
Least privilegeContinuous verificationMicro-segmentationEncryptionNIST aligned
How it works

A phased path to Zero Trust

Assess

Security posture and gap assessment against NIST.

Design

Target Zero Trust architecture and roadmap.

Implement

Roll out identity, endpoint and access controls in phases.

Operate

24/7 monitoring, detection and response.

Mature

Measure, test and continuously improve.

Business impact

Security that follows your people everywhere

Smaller attack surface

Users reach only the apps they need.

Faster containment

Threats isolated automatically in seconds.

Simpler access

No clunky VPN for employees and partners.

Audit confidence

Controls aligned with NIST, SOC 2 and ISO.

FAQ

Questions leaders ask us

What is Zero Trust in simple terms?

Every request to access data or an application is verified based on the user, device and context, no matter where it comes from.

Do we have to replace everything at once?

No. Zero Trust is rolled out in phases, usually starting with identity and endpoint protection.

Can Zscaler replace our VPN?

Yes. Zscaler Private Access gives users app-level access without putting them on the network.

CrowdStrike or Microsoft Defender?

Both are excellent. We recommend based on your licensing, existing tools and operations model.

Do you provide 24/7 monitoring?

Yes. We monitor and respond to threats around the clock with our US and India security teams.

How does this help with compliance?

Zero Trust controls map directly to NIST, SOC 2, ISO and PCI requirements, making audits easier.

SA

Reviewed by Shree Amujala, Founder and CIO of Raise Networks. 30+ years of IT leadership, including leading IT through the Meru Networks IPO, and a CIO.com contributor. Last reviewed September 2026.

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