Vendor Access Without Risk: Zero Trust in a Box

Introduction

Every organization works hard to protect its network. Firewalls, access policies, monitoring—the list goes on.

But no matter how much you lock down, one reality remains: vendors still need access.

Whether it’s for technical support, a firmware update, or application maintenance, outside parties often require entry into your environment. And if that access is handled through unmanaged laptops, unknown VPN clients, or shared credentials, your security posture is immediately at risk.

At ClearPath MSP, we help organizations eliminate this risk with a new approach: Check Point Harmony SASE with Private Access.

Why Traditional VPNs Put You at Risk

Traditional VPNs were designed for remote employees—not external vendors. When a vendor connects through VPN, they often receive far more access than they need. That creates unnecessary exposure, complicates audits, and relies heavily on trust.

Comparison at a glance:

Traditional VPN	Harmony SASE + Private Access
Requires VPN client	Browser-based HTML5 portal
Full tunnel access risk	App-specific access
Hardware or firewall setup	Fully cloud-delivered
Shared or generic logins	Tied to real identity (MFA, SSO)
Complicated to audit	Granular logging + control

A Smarter Way: Harmony SASE + Private Access

By shifting vendor access to Harmony SASE with Private Access, you can move beyond the “all or nothing” choice of VPNs.

Key Benefits:

✅ Zero Trust Access – Vendors only see the specific applications required.

✅ No On-Prem Hardware – 100% cloud-delivered, no extra appliances.

✅ Fast Deployment – Up and running in as little as one day.

✅ Works With Existing Systems – No need for costly re-architecture.

✅ Auditable – Every login and action tracked, giving you full visibility.

Real-World Example Zero Trust

Imagine your ERP vendor needs to apply a critical update. Instead of granting them VPN access that drops them into your entire network, you provide a secure HTML5 browser portal with application-only access.

• No VPN client to install.

• No shared logins.

• No firewall reconfiguration.

• No risk of lateral movement.

  
  

The vendor gets in, completes their work, and logs out—without ever touching parts of your network that don’t concern them.

Rethink Vendor Access Today

If you’ve ever said, “We can’t give them full VPN access, but they need in,” then it’s time to rethink how your vendors connect.

ClearPath MSP and Check Point Harmony SASE make it possible to stay secure and vendor-friendly.

📞 Contact ClearPath MSP today to learn how to give your critical vendors secure, auditable, just-right access—without compromising your environment.