
Forcepoint ZTNA
Forcepoint ZTNA provides controlled access to private applications from managed and unmanaged devices.
What Forcepoint ZTNA is
Forcepoint ZTNA provides controlled access to private applications from managed and unmanaged devices. Its agentless and agent-based options let users reach internal apps without requiring a VPN service on their devices. Administrators can set access policies using user or group, device type or operating system, management status, and location. Agent-based access supports private web apps and non-web TCP applications through SmartEdge Agent. The agentless option extends access controls to personal devices and contractor access. Forcepoint says the product can proxy private-app traffic and apply inline data loss prevention controls to help prevent data leakage and malicious uploads or downloads. Product information cites more than 190 predefined DLP policies and malware scanning for private web apps. Deployment involves installing a ZTNA connector in the network hosting internal applications. Agent-based use requires SmartEdge Agent 1.6.1 or newer, and the end-user machine must run Windows 10 or newer. Forcepoint says its AWS-based platform provides 99.99% service uptime with no planned downtime. Pricing is available by request; Forcepoint directs customers to its Customer Hub for self-service or support-team assistance.
Good
- Offers agentless and agent-based access options.
- Policies can use user, device, and location context.
- Supports TCP applications through SmartEdge Agent.
- Provides inline DLP controls for private-app traffic.
Watch out
- Pricing is available by request.
- Agent-based access requires SmartEdge Agent 1.6.1 or newer.
- Agent-based end-user machines must run Windows 10 or newer.
- Deployment requires a connector in the internal app network.
Who it suits
Forcepoint ZTNA suits organizations that need to control access to private applications across managed and unmanaged devices. It may fit teams that want policies based on user, device, management status, or location.
Verdict
Forcepoint ZTNA provides multiple ways to gate access to private apps and apply inline data controls. Review the agent requirements and connector deployment needs before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Forcepoint ZTNA's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Forcepoint ZTNA | Priced on request | Pricing by request |
The facts
Each one read from Forcepoint ZTNA's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access policies
- Admins can grant app access using context such as user or group, device type or OS, management status, and location.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Agentless access
- Agentless deployment extends security to managed and unmanaged devices, including BYOD and contractor access.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Agent requirement
- Agent-based ZTNA requires SmartEdge Agent 1.6.1 or newer, and the end-user machine must run Windows 10 or newer.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Cloud infrastructure
- Forcepoint says the platform is built on AWS and provides 99.99% service uptime with no planned downtime.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Connector deployment
- The deployment guide describes installing a ZTNA connector in the network where internal apps are hosted.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Data protection
- Forcepoint says ZTNA can proxy private app traffic and apply inline DLP controls to help prevent data leakage and malicious uploads or downloads.checked 29 Sep 2026
- DLP policies
- The product page cites more than 190 predefined policies and malware scanning for private web apps.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Implementation limit
- Forcepoint's intermediate remote implementation package covers configuration of up to two ZTNA applications using ports 80 and 443.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Forcepoint's technology partners page lists AWS, Microsoft, Ping Identity, Okta, VMware, and Splunk among its partners.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Protocols
- The product supports agent-based access to private web apps and non-web protocols, including TCP-based applications through SmartEdge Agent.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Forcepoint ZTNA provides controlled access to private applications from anywhere, across managed and unmanaged devices.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- Forcepoint directs customers to its Customer Hub for self-service support or assistance from its support team.checked 29 Sep 2026
- VPN alternative
- Its agentless and agent-based ZTNA provides access to internal apps without requiring a VPN service on the user's device.checked 29 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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