Best Zero Trust Software

Zero trust software is a category of security tools that verify every access request rather than trusting users or devices based on network location. These products authenticate and authorize each connection continuously, and re-evaluate it as conditions change, instead of granting standing access once someone is inside the network.

Solutions in this category cover Zero Trust Architecture, Zero Trust Platforms, and Zero Trust Networking. Organizations evaluate them on identity verification, least privilege enforcement, micro-segmentation, continuous monitoring, and how much of the existing network they can cover without replacement. The main decision is whether to buy a consolidated platform or apply zero trust principles through tools already in place, since most deployments are incremental rather than a single migration.

Best Zero Trust Software by type

G2 scores products inside each subcategory, against the products they actually compete with. Below are the three highest-scoring products in each type, in the same order as the navigation.

Rank Products Rating Reviews
1
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo

Duo stops identity-based threats and boosts workforce productivity. Our Continuous Identity Security solution provides the best access management...

Duo stops identity-based threats and boosts workforce productivity. Our Continuous Identity Security solution provides the best access management...

4.5/5

633

208 in last year

2
Zscaler Private Access
Zscaler Private Access

Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) is a cloud-native zero trust network access (ZTNA) platform that connects users directly to private applications —...

Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) is a cloud-native zero trust network access (ZTNA) platform that connects users directly to private applications —...

4.4/5

174

72 in last year

3
Cisco Secure Access
Cisco Secure Access

Cisco Secure Access is a comprehensive solution that ensures secure access to networks and protects against unauthorized access. It is used for...

Cisco Secure Access is a comprehensive solution that ensures secure access to networks and protects against unauthorized access. It is used for...

4.3/5

97

97 in last year

Showing top 3 of 158 Zero Trust Networking Software products

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1
Zscaler Internet Access
Zscaler Internet Access

Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is a cloud-native security service edge (SSE) platform that secures all internet and SaaS traffic for users, devices,...

Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is a cloud-native security service edge (SSE) platform that secures all internet and SaaS traffic for users, devices,...

4.4/5

323

173 in last year

2
ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform
ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform

ThreatLocker is a global leading Zero Trust Platform designed to empower organizations by providing them with the ability to control which...

ThreatLocker is a global leading Zero Trust Platform designed to empower organizations by providing them with the ability to control which...

4.8/5

524

231 in last year

3
FortiClient
FortiClient

Integrated endpoint protection that provides automated next-generation threat protection, as well as visibility and control of your software and...

Integrated endpoint protection that provides automated next-generation threat protection, as well as visibility and control of your software and...

4.4/5

279

70 in last year

Showing top 3 of 45 Zero Trust Platforms products

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Published: 2026-08-25