Traditional network segmentation is supposed to improve security, but at what cost? Between expensive hardware, lengthy deployments and ongoing maintenance, segmentation can quickly turn into a financial burden. And for those who turn to software-based microsegmentation to cut costs, the reality is often just as costly.
The good news? There’s a smarter way to segment your network, one that reduces security operating expenses (OpEx) while delivering immediate ROI.
Why Traditional Segmentation Bleeds Budgets Dry
Network segmentation has traditionally depended on expensive hardware firewalls, an investment that extends far beyond the initial purchase. Configuring and maintaining these devices requires specialised expertise, ongoing manual rule updates, and professional services, driving up operational costs.
Legacy microsegmentation aimed to reduce these expenses by replacing hardware firewalls with software-based solutions, but it introduced its own challenges. Deployments are lengthy, every machine requires an agent, and rule creation still demands constant human oversight.
The Zero Networks Difference: Agentless, Automated and Cost-Effective
Traditional segmentation solutions demand significant resources—time, money, and personnel. Zero Networks takes a different approach, making segmentation simple, automated, and budget-friendly without compromising security. Unlike legacy solutions, Zero Networks eliminates the need for:
- Expensive hardware firewalls
- Complex deployments and manual rule creation
- Continuous maintenance requiring dedicated teams
With Zero Networks, organisations save time, reduce security operating expenses (OpEx) and see an immediate return on investment (ROI).
How Much Time (and Money) Can You Save?
| Traditional Segmentation | Legacy Microsegmentation | Zero Networks | |
| Deployment | Hardware firewalls | Requires agents | Agentless |
| Setup Time | Hundreds of hours | Hundreds of hours | 10 hours |
| Maintenance Per Month | Tens of hours | Tens of hours | 1-2 hours |
| Segmentation Granularity | Per site/network | Per server | Per anything (clients, servers, OT/IoT, on-prem, cloud) |
| Segmentation Capabilities | Area to area | Server to server | Everything to everything |
With Zero Networks, segmentation policies are created and updated automatically, reducing the need for human intervention. Organisations free up thousands of hours otherwise spent on deployment and ongoing management while significantly lowering security costs.
Bonus ROI: MFA at Every Layer
Cost savings shouldn’t come at the expense of security. Zero Networks includes built-in multi-factor authentication (MFA) at the network layer, securing every port, protocol and application. This eliminates the need for standalone MFA solutions, delivering an additional 30% ROI.
Unlike traditional MFA, which is often limited to Active Directory-based applications, Zero Networks secures everything—including non-domain-joined servers and zero-day vulnerabilities, by enforcing MFA at the network level.
Calculate Your Savings Today
utdated segmentation methods drain resources without delivering the efficiency modern organisations need. Zero Networks makes it possible to implement segmentation in a fraction of the time while lowering OpEx and increasing security.
Find out how much your organisation can save with Zero Networks. Call us today to schedule a consultation.
