Cisco Duo Remote Access is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Duo Security. Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Cognitas. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Teams needing phishing-resistant MFA layered on VPN or ZTNA
The integration with Cisco XDR for VPN capacity scaling is relevant only if you are already in the Cisco ecosystem. The database lists no specific third-party integrations, which is a gap to verify during evaluation. Duo fits SMB through enterprise teams that want strong MFA and device trust as the foundation of their access security, whether or not they have completed a full VPN-to-ZTNA migration. It is also a natural fit for organizations that have already deployed Duo for MFA and want to extend it into a broader access control posture.
From Best ZTNA Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Remote access security solution with phishing-resistant MFA and device trust
ZTNA platform for secure remote access replacing VPNs with zero-trust controls
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Common questions when comparing Cisco Duo Remote Access vs Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA for zero trust network access.
Cisco Duo Remote Access: Remote access security solution with phishing-resistant MFA and device trust, built by Duo Security.
Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA: ZTNA platform for secure remote access replacing VPNs with zero-trust controls, built by Cognitas.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Cisco Duo Remote Access is made by Duo Security. Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA is made by Cognitas. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Cisco Duo Remote Access and Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA are both Zero Trust Network Access products, and both cover Remote Access, ZTNA. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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