HPE Aruba introduces new AI-driven network detection and response and extends its zero-trust network access to on-premises networks.

HPE Aruba has extended its ZTNA solution to campus networks and data centers, expanding the solution beyond the cloud where it is already available, and extending the ZTNA access policy, previously applied primarily to cloud environments, to on-premises.

According to Aruba, this improvement ensures a consistent user experience regardless of the user’s location or connection type. This is relevant for organizations that aim to have a unified security strategy both in the cloud and on-premises.

NDR with AI

HPE Aruba’s network portfolio is also growing with new solutions for Network Detection and Response (NDR). The new functionality is based – how could it be otherwise – on artificial intelligence.

The NDR solution uses behavioral analytics to detect threats on vulnerable IoT devices. The solution is integrated with HPE Aruba Networking Central, where AI models are trained based on network data to detect unusual activity.

According to Aruba, this approach is important in environments where IoT devices form an essential part of the infrastructure. Changes in network traffic and device behavior can be detected quickly and early.

To increase response speed to threats, Aruba Central now provides policy recommendations based on detected attacks. This enables security teams to simulate security policy changes before they are implemented, reducing the risk of network disruption.