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IGEL and Zscaler Introduce Cutting-Edge Security Models for the Healthcare Sector

In a significant move towards enhancing healthcare infrastructure, IGEL, a prominent global software provider, has announced new security models in collaboration with Zscaler, a leader in cloud security. These models were unveiled at the HIMSS26 Europe conference held in Copenhagen and aim to streamline the decentralized delivery of healthcare services while safeguarding protected health information (PHI).

As healthcare continues to evolve into a more decentralized framework, providers encounter escalating risks associated with endpoint devices and increased access points to critical clinical systems. This transition has amplified the pressure to ensure care continuity, especially during operational disruptions such as cyber incidents. The security blueprints created jointly by IGEL and Zscaler tackle these challenges head-on by integrating IGEL's immutable endpoint operating system with Zscaler's identity-based access management and Zero Trust policies.

Modernizing Healthcare Infrastructure

Designed specifically for healthcare providers, these models focus on three high-priority scenarios: secure access to isolated recovery environments during cyber disruptions, standardized security and access models for distributed clinics, and secure remote access for healthcare professionals working outside traditional hospital settings.

1. Access to Isolated Recovery Environments: This model is tailored for scenarios with high impact risks, such as destructive ransomware attacks. It aids organizations in restoring operations by establishing a known good state for endpoint devices and enforcing strictly controlled access to recovery systems. This approach allows healthcare entities to swiftly transition to a trusted operational state while maintaining centralized or hosted access to applications.

2. Decentralized Clinics: Providing a replicable framework for outpatient clinics and imaging centers, this model enables the standardization of immutable endpoints and access control while reducing reliance on local security appliances and antiquated VPN systems. It is instrumental in ensuring that security measures are uniformly applied across various decentralized healthcare settings.

3. Remote Access for Clinical Staff: The same security controls are extended to clinicians working remotely, enabling consistent access across hospitals, clinics, and remote workplaces. This model addresses the increasing demand for healthcare professionals to provide care from multiple locations without compromising security.

Matthias Haas, Chief Technology Officer at IGEL, emphasizes the importance of integrating resilience and security as interlinked initiatives, particularly within healthcare organizations. He states, "These joint healthcare models with Zscaler provide practical guidelines for reducing endpoint risks, enforcing policy-based access, and supporting care delivery, even when parts of the environment cannot be fully trusted."

Frank Nydam, Zscaler's Executive Director of Healthcare, highlights the expanded exposure to threats as healthcare extends beyond traditional hospital walls. He notes that, "Our partnership with IGEL equips healthcare organizations with a modern architecture that secures decentralized endpoints at scale, lowering risk while promoting fast, reliable access for healthcare teams."

The combination of endpoint integrity and cloud-enforced access helps healthcare organizations simplify their security architectures, consolidate overlapping tools, and create a more sustainable model to protect clinical workflows and patient data.

With the new healthcare security models from IGEL and Zscaler now available, healthcare organizations attending HIMSS26 Europe can explore these solutions further during the event in Copenhagen. Additional resources, including documentation on the models and insights into modern secure access in healthcare, are accessible through IGEL's website.

About IGEL

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Germany, IGEL is a global leader in software solutions that delivers the Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform™, facilitating secure access for modern digital workplaces. With its Unified Management Suite™ (UMS) and endpoint operating system, IGEL champions a Preventative Security Model™ that enforces real-time rules while dynamically adapting to user, device, and context conditions. With support from a robust ecosystem of over 130 technology partners, IGEL extends Zero Trust and SASE frameworks to endpoints. Discover more about IGEL and its innovative solutions at IGEL's website.