Description
Ivanti Connect Secure is an enterprise SSL VPN solution designed to provide secure, frictionless remote access for modern workforces. Built on the Ivanti Security Appliance (ISA) architecture, it delivers fast connectivity without compromising security.
Key Features
- Single Unified Client — One client for both remote and on-site access, reducing management complexity and support overhead.
- Zero Trust Access — Per-app VPN enforcement with dynamic policies and real-time identity and device checks.
- Multi-Factor Authentication — Supports biometric authentication, TOTP, SAML 2.0, PKI, IAM, and digital certificates.
- Endpoint Compliance — Ensures all devices meet security requirements before connecting.
- Single Sign-On — Streamlined access to both on-premises and cloud-based resources.
- Clientless Access — Access web-based apps and virtual desktop products with nothing to install.
- Centralized Management — Centrally manage policies and track users, devices, security state, and access activity.
- Multi-Cloud Ready — Easy, compliant access across data center and multi-cloud environments.
Deployment Options
Available as physical hardware appliances, virtual appliances, and cloud deployments, Ivanti Connect Secure scales to fit hybrid enterprise environments while integrating with existing security stacks including Directory Services, SIEM, NGFWs, and EMM/MDM solutions.
Highlights
Pros
- Version 25.X introduces SELinux enforcing mode, Secure Boot, disk encryption, and a hardened Oracle Linux 9 OS to reduce attack surface
- Stateful endpoint compliance ensures only devices that meet security requirements are allowed to connect
- Single unified client supports both remote and on-site access, reducing management complexity and streamlining the user experience
- Per-app zero trust VPN enforcement with dynamic policies and real-time identity and device posture checks reduces lateral movement risk
- Multi-factor authentication supports biometrics, TOTP, SAML 2.0, PKI, and digital certificates for flexible access control
- Clientless access allows users to reach web apps and virtual desktop products with nothing to install
Cons
- Connectivity issues can arise after Windows updates, as the security mechanisms are slow to adapt to new OS versions
- Integration with third-party solutions like Cisco ClearPass and Microsoft Azure AD needs improvement for seamless deployments
- Upgrade and migration procedures are fragile, with browser components causing issues depending on OS and browser versions
- Reporting capabilities are weak, lacking detail and often requiring manual intervention to produce useful reports
- Multiple critical zero-day vulnerabilities have been actively exploited in the wild throughout 2024 and 2025, with 12 Ivanti CVEs added to CISA's known exploited vulnerabilities catalog since January 2024
- Documentation quality is poor, making it difficult to find solutions to configuration and troubleshooting problems

