In the post COVID world where remote work is the norm for many organizations, employees need access to corporate applications and resources from any device — be it a corporate-managed device, a personal device, or a partner/contractor-managed device. The proliferation of devices has resulted in an increased attack surface for malicious users to exploit, thereby making it crucial for administrators to check for end device ownership.
Citrix Device Posture service is a cloud-based solution tailored for admins to enforce certain requirements that the end devices must meet to gain access to Citrix DaaS (virtual apps and desktops) or Citrix Secure Private Access resources (SaaS, Web apps, TCP, and UDP apps). Establishing device trust by checking the device’s posture is critical to implement Zero Trust-based access. The availability of Device Posture service on IGEL platform will provide our common customers with Smart Access capabilities to enforce Zero Trust principles.
With this partnership between Citrix and IGEL, implicit device trust on IGEL end devices can be achieved. By making the Citrix Endpoint Analysis (EPA) client part of IGEL OS, customers can identify the end device ownership with a simplified configuration by running a file check. Based on the IGEL endpoint status, the Device Posture service can deny access or provide restricted/full access to corporate applications and desktops.
Citrix Endpoint Analysis for Device Posture service is available as part of IGEL OS 11.09 or higher. To learn more about Citrix Device Posture service, visit our documentation; for more about support on IGEL OS, please visit this link.
Citrix and IGEL are committed to supporting our joint customers, which includes close collaboration with product teams to plan, integrate, test, and validate customer requests above and beyond the current functionality.
About IGEL
IGEL is the secure enterprise endpoint OS for cloud workspaces, simplifying endpoint management, supporting Zero Trust security and enabling people to work wherever they are on any device. Supported by a network of more than 120 integrated IGEL ready partners and a long-standing alliance with Citrix we deliver a modern workspace to healthcare, government, retail, financial services and manufacturing organizations. Click here to learn more about our customer’s experience with IGEL.
