What is Secure Access Connect?
According to the documentation, Secure Access Connect lets you attach security service edge (SSE) services to NCC Gateway for security processing and secure access to the internet or applications. It operates as part of Google Cloud’s Network Connectivity Center ecosystem.
Core Features
- Connects SSE products to NCC Gateway for security processing
- Secure internet egress through the attached SSE service
- Realm as a global resource linking your Google Cloud project
- Attachment as a regional resource for traffic processing
- Support for Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access and Symantec Cloud SWG (Preview)
- Managed through gcloud CLI and the REST API
Typical Use Cases
Central internet egress: Outbound traffic from Google Cloud is routed through an SSE service for inspection.
Reusing existing SSE contracts: Existing Prisma Access deployments are connected to the Google Cloud network.
Regional processing: Regional attachments determine where traffic is processed.
Benefits
- Reuse of existing SSE products instead of a parallel build-out
- Clear resource model of realm and attachment
- Integrated into the NCC Gateway setup process
- Managed through gcloud CLI and REST API
Integration with innFactory
As a certified Google Cloud Partner, innFactory supports you with Secure Access Connect: designing the realm and attachment structure, connecting your SSE provider, and embedding it into your existing network and security architecture.
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Secure Access Connect?
According to the documentation, Secure Access Connect lets you attach security service edge (SSE) services to NCC Gateway for security processing and secure access to the internet or applications.
Which components does the service consist of?
Two resources: the realm, a global resource linking your Google Cloud project, and the attachment, a regional resource that allows NCC Gateway to process traffic through an SSE service.
Which SSE partners are supported?
According to the documentation, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access and Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway (Cloud SWG), with the Symantec integration marked as Preview.
Can realms and attachments be changed later?
No. According to the documentation, realms and attachments cannot be edited after creation; modifications require deleting and recreating the resource.
How is Secure Access Connect billed?
According to the documentation, costs follow NCC Gateway pricing models. Please refer to Google Cloud's official pricing page for details.
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