Best Of Both Worlds: How Advantage NZ Delivers Seamless Zero Trust Security With SentinelOne And Cloudflare

Advantage NZ is helping organisations move beyond VPNs by integrating SentinelOne EDR and Cloudflare Zero Trust, making secure access simpler and more robust for today’s workplaces.

Simplifying Security for Modern Workplaces

Advantage NZ is raising the bar for enterprise security by integrating SentinelOne’s advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) with Cloudflare’s Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). This powerful combination is designed to help organisations leave legacy VPNs behind, reducing risk and simplifying secure access for today’s distributed workforce.

“Zero Trust Network Access is a game-changer compared to traditional VPNs,” says Gary Botha, Technical Director at Advantage NZ. “It’s more secure, more flexible, and delivers a better experience for users. When you add Extended Managed Detection and Response, you get comprehensive protection for every endpoint – making your entire environment easier to manage and defend.”

Why Zero Trust and EDR Matter

Here’s how it works: SentinelOne’s AI-driven EDR continuously monitors devices for threats, feeding real-time security insights to Cloudflare. Instead of connecting through a VPN, users access corporate resources via a secure client or browser. Every request is routed through Cloudflare’s global edge network, where Zero Trust policies – powered by signals from SentinelOne – determine access. This means users get fast, seamless access to the data and services they need, while security teams gain granular control and visibility.

Recent, widely reported VPN breaches have shown the risks of relying on outdated access technologies. With Zero Trust, even if an attacker gains a foothold, they can’t move laterally across your network. Every access attempt is verified, every time, ensuring only trusted users and devices reach sensitive data.

Fast, Seamless Adoption

Adopting this integrated solution is straightforward. “Connecting your SaaS, cloud, or on-premises applications takes just minutes,” Botha explains. “With a few clicks in the Cloudflare dashboard, you can enforce default-deny Zero Trust rules based on device posture and user identity.”

Advantage NZ backs this technology with deep expertise. Two team members hold SentinelOne’s prestigious Paladin accreditation, reflecting the highest standard of cybersecurity engineering.

Botha notes that Paladins are recognised as the best of the best by SentinelOne, concluding that “with the right technology and expertise in place, organisations can strengthen their security posture and confidently address today’s evolving threats.”

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