Ivanti Connect Secure (Pulse Secure legacy)

• Website: https://www.ivanti.com/products/connect-secure

• Years in business: Founded 2004 (~21 years)

• Technology / protocols: SSL VPN (enterprise), device posture checks (varies)

• X (Twitter): @ivanti

• Compatibility: macOS: Yes | Windows/PC: Yes | Linux: Yes/Varies | iOS: Yes | Android: Yes

• Description (100 - 250 words): Ivanti Connect Secure (Pulse Secure legacy) is an enterprise VPN / secure remote access product used by organizations to connect users to internal networks and applications. Instead of consumer “anonymity” goals, it prioritizes managed access, policy enforcement, authentication integrations (SSO/MFA), and admin control over routing. It commonly supports SSL VPN (enterprise), device posture checks (varies), with capabilities depending on the company’s gateway/firewall configuration. Teams deploy it for remote work, contractor access, and compliance-sensitive connectivity, often alongside endpoint posture checks and device certificates. Deployments are IT-managed, so performance and features vary by organization policy and infrastructure. For DVPN comparisons, note the different trust model: centralized enterprise control vs decentralized routing.

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