ZTNA vs VPN: Which Secures Remote Access? (Jordan & Saudi Arabia)
Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and traditional VPN both connect remote users to company resources — but they trust very differently. A VPN grants broad network access once connected; ZTNA verifies identity and device for every application, every time. SOLTEK IT designs and deploys Fortinet ZTNA across Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Updated June 2026 · Reviewed by the SOLTEK IT engineering team
How they compare
| ZTNA (Zero-Trust) | Traditional VPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Access model | Per-application, least-privilege | Broad network-level access |
| Trust | Verifies identity + device on every request | Trusts the device after login |
| Attack surface | Apps stay hidden; no open inbound ports | VPN gateway exposed to the internet |
| User experience | Seamless, always-on, application-aware | Manual connect; can be slow |
| Scalability | Cloud-delivered, scales easily | Limited by concentrator capacity |
| Best for | Hybrid workforces, sensitive apps | Legacy or full-network access needs |
Our take
For most organizations, ZTNA is the more secure, lower-risk model — it removes the implicit trust that makes VPNs a common breach entry point. VPN still fits legacy or full-network scenarios. As an authorized Fortinet partner, SOLTEK migrates organizations in Jordan and Saudi Arabia from legacy VPN to Fortinet Universal ZTNA with minimal disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZTNA more secure than a VPN?
Generally yes. ZTNA grants access per application after verifying identity and device, while a VPN trusts the device with broad network access once connected — which widens the breach surface.
Can SOLTEK migrate us from VPN to ZTNA in Jordan or Saudi Arabia?
Yes. SOLTEK IT is an authorized Fortinet partner and migrates organizations from legacy VPN to Fortinet Universal ZTNA across Jordan and Saudi Arabia, end to end.
Does ZTNA replace the firewall?
No — ZTNA complements your firewall. Fortinet delivers ZTNA through the same FortiGate and FortiClient fabric, so access control and network security work together.