What is the function of the secure private access (SPA) solution in FortiSASE?

The secure private access (SPA) solution in FortiSASE primarily serves as a mechanism for securely sharing endpoint information with a corporate FortiGate. This function is crucial in enabling organizations to control access to critical applications and services by ensuring that the correct endpoint information is communicated directly to the FortiGate, which can then enforce the appropriate security policies.

By providing secure sharing of endpoint data, SPA enhances visibility and control over remote users and their devices, allowing for a refined approach to security in a distributed environment. This context is particularly relevant for organizations that have embraced remote work, ensuring that while users can access necessary applications, the security framework remains intact.

The other choices relate to distinct functions that may be integrated within security solutions but do not accurately reflect the primary function of the SPA in FortiSASE. For example, while VPN access is a form of remote access, SPA focuses on endpoint communication with FortiGate rather than direct remote user connectivity. Similarly, managing user access across devices and encrypting data sent over the network do not capture the specific role of securely sharing endpoint information, which is central to the SPA's purpose within FortiSASE infrastructure.