This episode of The Late Night Brew is a little different, no guest in the studio, but host Robert Buktencia still brings an action-packed breakdown of why traditional MFA leaves gaps and how Zero Networks delivers a stronger, network-layer approach.
Most MFA today operates only at the application layer protecting logins for Teams, Outlook, or RDP sessions but leaving legacy apps, automated processes, and protocols like SSH unprotected. Add in MFA fatigue from constant prompts and security quickly weakens.
Zero Networks takes a different approach:
- Block-by-default: All protocols (RDP, SSH, databases, legacy apps) are closed until explicitly opened.
- Network-layer MFA: Access requires MFA regardless of protocol.
- Just-in-time access: Users get only the least privilege needed, only for as long as required.
- Agentless deployment: No endpoint agents to manage.
- Microsegmentation: Compromised machines are isolated, preventing lateral movement.
Whether you’re worried about protocol gaps, user fatigue, or legacy systems, Robert unpacks why Zero Networks could be the future of MFA.
So grab your brew even without a guest, this one’s packed with insight.
TIMESTAMPS
00:01 – Intro: Where traditional MFA falls short
00:33 – App-layer limitations & protocol gaps (RDP, SSH)
01:12– Complexity and overlapping rules
02:00 – MFA fatigue & the human factor
03:07 – How Zero Networks blocks by default
03:49 – Just-in-time, least-privilege access explained
04:05 – No endpoint agents required
04:58– Power of microsegmentation
05:23 – How to learn more
Thinking about strengthening your MFA strategy? Contact the Insentra team today to explore Zero Networks and see how it can fit into your environment.
