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Partnership Overview

In a significant move towards enhancing digital security, IGEL®, a global provider of software solutions, and Menlo Security, a recognized leader in browser security, have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration introduces a robust secure access model that leverages a Zero Trust architecture, allowing organizations to transition effectively between endpoints and browser-based applications.

Closing the Security Gap

Modern security frameworks face critical challenges, particularly concerning the separation between device positioning and browser access control. Historically, many endpoint security models treat these aspects as isolated points, overlooking the fact that much of today's work occurs via web applications and cloud services. As the integration of AI agents within browsers becomes more prevalent, it's imperative to adapt our security models accordingly.

The partnership between IGEL and Menlo Security addresses this disconnect, establishing a coordinated trust model that begins at the endpoint and extends seamlessly to browser-based access to corporate applications.

Jim Airdo, Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances at IGEL, emphasized, "The future of corporate computing is predominantly browser-based. However, robust browser security is contingent upon a secure underlying operating system. IGEL serves as that secure OS foundation, enabling trusted access to modern applications."

Advantages of the Combined Solution

The joint solution integrates IGEL's Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform™ with Menlo Secure Application Access (SAA), yielding substantial operational benefits for organizations seeking to optimize their existing VDI infrastructure without unnecessary layers of complexity or risk.

Key Architectural Benefits:

1. Coordinated Management with Zero Trust Architecture: The proactive security model of IGEL mitigates potential attack surfaces at the endpoint while Menlo SAA applies least privileged access controls specifically designed for web and SaaS applications. This collaboration enables security teams to unify endpoint management with web access policies through Menlo SAA, simplifying operational security management.
2. Clientless Application Access: With this partnership, organizations can provide access to critical applications for supported browser access patterns without the need to deploy additional endpoint agents or expand their VDI framework unnecessarily. This simplifies the deployment process in various endpoint environments and reduces the complexity of managing endpoint agents.
3. Optimized Management: security architects can leverage IGEL’s Universal Management Suite™ (UMS™) for centralized endpoint control, applying Menlo’s browser-based security policies through existing identity providers and security tools.

Aayush Agarwal, Director of Product Management at Menlo Security, noted that this coordinated approach extends Zero Trust principles across the entire landscape where employees and AI agents operate, effectively eliminating the need for multiple endpoint agents and unnecessary VDI deployments.

Measurable Business Impacts

Organizations adopting this joint solution can anticipate notable operational enhancements:

• - Increased Security: The aligned controls between device trust and browser application access diminish potential vulnerabilities, creating a more secure environment.
• - Simplified Architecture: Reducing the number of endpoint agents streamlines both technical complexity and operational risks, positioning organizations for smoother operations.
• - Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): The combined approach allows for targeted use of VDI infrastructure for specific workloads while streamlining browser and SaaS workflows for enhanced IT efficiency.

Both IGEL and Menlo Security are poised to support organizations eager to enhance their VDI environments or bolster existing endpoint security investments with comprehensive web application protection. To learn more about IGEL's Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform™, visit IGEL Website.

About the Companies

IGEL

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Germany, IGEL is a global software company that provides the IGEL Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform™, a reliable and managed endpoint platform for secure access to cloud, VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and secure browsers. Through a preventative security model, IGEL enhances endpoint security while maintaining compliance across diverse work environments.

Menlo Security

Offering innovative browser security solutions, Menlo Security pioneers the Browser Security Platform (BSP), effectively managing hybrid workforces and enabling secure AI agent operations within existing frameworks. Trusted by over 1,000 businesses worldwide, Menlo Security is spearheading browser security in the age of AI-driven operations.