Securing the Unmanaged: Zero Trust Access for BYOD and Contractors

Does your Zero Trust strategy cover access for everyone?

BYOD and contractor access are part of everyday business. Most tools still treat them like exceptions.

Unmanaged devices—contractor laptops, personal laptops, BYOD phones—are now a permanent part of enterprise access. But most ZTNA tools focus on managed endpoints. That leaves security teams juggling VPNs, client installs, and workarounds, while policies stay inconsistent and compliance gets harder.

Cato Browser Extension closes the unmanaged access loophole. A native function of Cato SASE Cloud Platform, it gives users secure, app-level access through Chrome—no agents, no managed browsers, no extra tools. Just the same policies, same security stack, and full visibility and control for IT.

What’s inside:

• The new access gap: Why unmanaged devices are now the biggest blind spot in Zero Trust
• Why legacy tools fail: How VPNs and agent-based ZTNA fall short for BYOD and contractors
• Built-in browser security: How Cato Browser Extension delivers agentless, secure access via Chrome—no added tools or workarounds
• Consistent enforcement, full visibility: Apply the same policies and inspection stack to every user, on any device
• Simplified IT ops: How to onboard third-party users fast, reduce overhead, and stay compliant