Secure Internal Apps with Datawiza Access Proxy — a Modern ZTNA Alternative
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The Challenge
Many organizations face the same security challenge: How to securely expose internal web applications to remote users — employees, partners, or contractors — without deploying VPNs, endpoint agents, or complex ZTNA infrastructure?
IT teams are increasingly looking for a lightweight, identity-based solution that authenticates users through their corporate Identity Provider (IdP) before granting access through a controlled network path — perfectly aligned with Zero Trust principles: never trust, always verify.
The Solution: Datawiza Access Proxy (DAP)
Datawiza Access Proxy (DAP) provides identity-aware access to internal web applications by integrating Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) directly into the network layer — without requiring VPNs, endpoint agents, or application modifications.
DAP acts as an identity-aware reverse proxy, authenticating users via your existing Identity Provider (IdP) — such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, or Google Workspace — before any traffic reaches your internal apps.
How It Works
- Reverse Proxy Layer DAP sits in front of your internal apps. Users connect through a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) that points to DAP’s public IP.
- SSO Enforcement via Your IdP When a user attempts access, DAP enforces SSO and MFA through your chosen IdP. Only authenticated and authorized sessions are allowed through.
- Firewall Whitelisting Your firewall accepts inbound traffic only from DAP’s IP address, ensuring that all access has already been identity-verified.
- Granular Access Control Apply user-, group-, or device-based access policies managed through your IdP — no code changes required.
Why Organizations Choose Datawiza
✅ Works with any major IdP — Entra ID, Okta, Ping, Google, and others. ✅ Agentless and clientless — no endpoint software to manage. ✅ Firewall integration — inbound access restricted to verified proxy traffic. ✅ Flexible deployment — on-prem, in Azure, AWS, or GCP. ✅ Enterprise scalability — supports hundreds of apps and thousands of users.
Datawiza vs. Traditional ZTNA
| Feature | Datawiza Access Proxy | ZScaler ZPA / Cloudflare Zero Trust / Netskope NPA / Palo Alto Prisma / Fortinet ZTNA / Akamai EAA / Microsoft Entra App Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | Hours | Weeks or months |
| Deployment Model | Reverse proxy (identity-aware) | Agent- or connector-based |
| Integration | Super easy | Complex |
| Cost Structure | Simple per-user pricing | Tiered enterprise subscriptions |
| Control | Fully customer-managed | Vendor-managed cloud service |
| Flexibility | Works in any environment (on-prem, cloud, hybrid) | Often tied to vendor ecosystem |
In short: Datawiza Access Proxy delivers the same “authenticate-before-connect” Zero Trust model as leading ZTNA products — but with simpler architecture, full control, and broader interoperability across identity systems and environments.
Real-World Example
A global enterprise used Datawiza Access Proxy to secure hundreds of internal applications accessed by thousands of users across multiple regions. By deploying DAP in front of their apps, integrating with Microsoft Entra ID, and configuring the firewall to accept only DAP traffic, they achieved:
- ✅ Centralized SSO and MFA across all applications
- 🔒 No public exposure of internal apps
- 🚫 No VPN or ZTNA agents required for users
- ⚙️ Streamlined operations with consistent policies across environments
Deployment was completed in days, not weeks — delivering Zero Trust-grade security with a fraction of the complexity of traditional ZTNA tools.
Simplify Access. Strengthen Security.
If you’re evaluating Zscaler ZPA, Cloudflare Zero Trust, Netskope NPA, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Fortinet ZTNA, Akamai EAA, or Microsoft Entra App Proxy, consider Datawiza Access Proxy — a flexible, identity-first access layer that extends Zero Trust to your internal apps without the cost or complexity.
👉 Schedule a complimentary demo session to see how DAP can help your organization modernize secure access for internal and hybrid environments.
