Out of the Box and Into Zero Trust: Nile Delivers Built-In Security for Campus Networks, Podcast

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“We deliver Zero Trust out of the box—it’s built in, not bolted on.” — Suresh Katukam, Chief Product Officer, Nile While the cybersecurity conversation continues to focus on Zero Trust and Secure Service Edge (SSE), Nile is calling out what many have missed: the campus network. In a world where cloud-based remote work has advanced rapidly, on-premises security—especially across corporate and hybrid environments—has lagged behind. In a Technology Reseller News podcast recorded just after Enterprise Connect, Suresh Katukam outlined why even the most well-resourced companies struggle to achieve Zero Trust in their campus networks—and how Nile’s “out-of-the-box” approach changes the game. Campus Zero Trust: The Missing Link “The same users who are secure at home become vulnerable in the office,” said Katukam. “That’s because campus networks were built on implicit trust—just plugging into an Ethernet port gives you access. That’s broken by design.” While cloud Zero Trust has made strides, most enterprise campuses still rely on legacy NAC solutions, VLANs, ACLs, and other outdated, complex layers of bolt-on security. Nile flips that model—offering Zero Trust campus security as a native feature of the network itself. What “Out of the Box” Really Means Nile’s solution is pre-configured for Zero Trust from day one. Every user and device is authenticated and authorized continuously, not just at login. Micro-segmentation, behavioral analytics, and continuous risk scoring mean that even compromised credentials won’t lead to lateral movement or ransomware spread. “We call it a segment of one,” said Katukam. “You can’t see other users on the network. You can’t move laterally. Ransomware can’t propagate.” Administrators have full control through a simplified interface that supports policy toggling, real-time response, and behavioral-based reauthentication—without layering in extra management tools. Security-Driven Network as a Service Nile isn’t just a security company—it’s a networking company that rethinks how networks are built and managed. Delivered as a service, Nile offers high-performance, low-latency connectivity with embedded Zero Trust principles. “Even large enterprises with robust security teams are choosing Nile—because the security is integrated into the network itself,” Katukam explained. For example, one financial services customer consolidated three segmented networks (IT, OT, and guest) into a single secure fabric using Nile. Another prevented a physical intrusion from turning into a breach, thanks to the system’s strict device authentication and visibility controls. Universal Zero Trust: Bridging Campus and Cloud Nile’s model doesn’t stop at the office door. The company advocates for Universal Zero Trust, connecting campus-level protections with cloud-based SSE providers. “Whether a user is on-site or remote, whether it's an IT or OT device, they should be protected the same way,” said Katukam. “That’s Universal Zero Trust—unifying cloud and campus with seamless security.” Learn More To explore how Nile is reimagining networking and delivering built-in Zero Trust, visit NileSecure.com or reach out to Suresh directly at [email protected] #Nile #ZeroTrust #CampusSecurity #UniversalZeroTrust #OutOfTheBoxSecurity #NetworkSecurity #EnterpriseConnect2025 #SecureNetworking #NaaS #BehavioralAnalytics #Microsegmentation #Cybersecurity