Red Access unveils firewall-native, agentless SSE layer

Red Access has launched a firewall-native Security Service Edge (SSE) layer that runs on top of an organisation's existing firewall. It adds cloud-delivered security controls without requiring a full network overhaul.

The product is positioned as an alternative to SSE deployments that require traffic rerouting, endpoint agents, and policy rebuilds. Red Access claims this approach can cut rollout time by up to 80% compared with traditional SSE platforms.

Firewall overlay

Security Service Edge combines several security functions delivered from the cloud, often alongside networking controls. Many organisations adopt SSE as part of broader shifts in application use, including growth in SaaS and web-based tools, but large security programmes can still face lengthy implementation cycles.

Red Access says its firewall-native approach avoids "rip-and-replace" projects. It describes the product as an agentless cloud layer deployed directly on top of existing firewall architecture, and says it can be activated within hours.

The firm framed the launch as a response to the security demands of modern work and slower-than-expected SSE adoption, arguing that complexity and integration remain barriers for some organisations.

Andrew Green, networking and security analyst at GigaOm, said secure enterprise browsing sits at the intersection of user, device, and web resources and can enforce security policies. He also noted that the browser is a key gateway to services and data, giving companies an opportunity to improve their security posture across the organisation.

Green also pointed to potential trade-offs in some SSE approaches that may increase complexity, with implications for deployment speed and implementation risk.

GenAI focus

Red Access has positioned generative AI usage alongside web and SaaS access in its description of the product. It says organisations face a more complex application environment, with AI tools adding risks around data handling, user behaviour, and policy enforcement.

Dor Zvi, Chief Executive Officer of Red Access, said the company built an agentless model in response to these pressures and to shorten deployment times.

"Organisations are facing rapid change driven by accelerated AI adoption and an ever-expanding web and desktop application landscape. This new reality requires deeper, more intelligent security controls that can understand context and protect the business without disruption or slowing the users or the adoption of tools," said Dor Zvi, CEO, Red Access.

Zvi said the company aimed for a deployment model that sits on top of existing infrastructure.

"We built an agentless solution so that any company can activate such modern SSE and GenAI security seamlessly and within a few hours. Simply by using Red Access' configuration, any organization can get an instant upgrade to the advanced security capabilities of an SSE, over the top of their existing firewall," said Zvi.

Vendor coverage

Red Access says the firewall-native SSE is vendor-agnostic. It lists Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco, and Check Point as examples of firewall platforms it can work with.

The company says the product includes features commonly associated with SSE, including data loss prevention, cloud access security broker, secure web gateway, phishing protection, enterprise browser controls, and local browser isolation. It also includes "GenAI security."

Beyond standard web and SaaS traffic, Red Access says the product extends protections to browser extensions, desktop applications, messaging tools, and WebSocket traffic. It presents this coverage as part of a broader move toward session-based security controls that follow user activity rather than relying on fixed network perimeters.

Agentless security products have gained attention as organisations try to reduce dependence on endpoint software and avoid managing multiple browser configurations. The approach also reflects the reality of mixed device environments, where contractors and partners may not run corporate-managed agents.

Company background

Red Access is headquartered in Tel Aviv and is expanding its presence in the US. It is backed by Norwest Venture Partners, Ten Eleven Ventures, and Elron Ventures.

Red Access says the firewall-native SSE is available immediately, and the company plans to demonstrate the product at RSAC 2026.