Decreasing the Burden of Endpoint Security With IGEL OS
- Decreasing the Burden of Endpoint Security With IGEL OS
- How IGEL Helps
- Tools to Help you Sell
- Questions to Ask
- Email Templates
- Report Statistics:
- Widespread Usage of SaaS and Virtualization:
- Drivers for Virtualization Deployment:
- Growth in Virtualization Usage:
- Reliance on Windows Applications:
- Endpoint Devices Used for Virtual Apps and Desktops:
Excellent report by Gabe Knuth from Enterprise Strategy Group.
Summary: With the rise of SaaS and browser-based applications, many organizations are still stuck relying heavily on Windows desktops and app virtualization. This dual dependency creates a significant burden on endpoint security and management. Despite attempts to manage these diverse endpoint devices, the complexity and security risks remain high.
IGEL OS provides a streamlined solution, reducing the attack surface with a minimalistic, read-only operating system that eliminates local data storage. This approach not only simplifies endpoint security but also extends the life of existing hardware, making it a compelling choice for organizations looking to modernize their endpoint strategy.
In this section, you’ll discover how to position IGEL OS to help your customers tackle these challenges effectively.
- Minimized Attack Surface:Â IGEL OS reduces potential vulnerabilities by including only essential components, lowering security risks.
- Read-Only OS:Â The read only system ensures that endpoints remain secure, with a simple reboot restoring any compromised device.
- No Local Data Storage:Â Eliminates the risk of data breaches from lost or stolen devices, crucial for maintaining security.
- Alignment with Zero Trust:Â Supports seamless integration with authentication and SASE providers, enhancing secure access and adherence to zero-trust principles.
Ransomware and data breaches
The Problem
Costly, Destructive, Preventable
Ransomware and data breaches continue to be major threats to organizations, leading to significant financial and reputational damage.
IGEL’s Solution:
- Read-only OS ensures that devices are protected from tampering and secure by design.
- By eliminating local data storage, IGEL reduces the risk of data breaches from lost or stolen devices.
- The integration with zero-trust principles further enhances security, aligning with modern strategies to protect critical data.
How IGEL Helps
Problem | How We Help |
Ransomware and malware attacks | IGEL’s Preventative Security Model eliminates vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. |
Data breaches from lost or stolen endpoints | IGEL prevents local data storage, ensuring sensitive information remains secure. |
High operational costs of managing security agents | IGEL’s streamlined OS reduces the need for multiple security agents, lowering costs. |
Complex and frequent endpoint updates | IGEL’s centralized management simplifies updates, ensuring all devices are secure without downtime. |
Supporting hybrid work models | IGEL’s secure, cloud-based workspaces support hybrid work environments seamlessly. |
Dependency on Windows for simple tasks | IGEL OS offers a lightweight alternative, reducing the need for full Windows installations. |
Inconsistent security policies across devices | IGEL ensures uniform security across all endpoints with a read-only OS. |
Prolonged hardware refresh cycles | IGEL extends hardware life by repurposing existing devices with a more secure OS. |
Difficulty in aligning with zero-trust principles | IGEL integrates with top authentication and SASE vendors to ensure secure access. |
Growing management burden | IGEL centralizes endpoint management, reducing the complexity and workload on IT teams. |
Tools to Help you Sell
- CISOs:Â IGEL helps CISOs secure endpoints, without increasing attack surfaces or management complexity.
- IT Managers:Â IGEL helps IT Managers manage diverse endpoints, without risking data breaches or overcomplicating updates.
- CTOs:Â IGEL helps CTOs streamline endpoint management, without compromising security or overspending on new hardware.
Questions to Ask
- How does this challenge impact your overall security posture?
- How critical is endpoint security in your current IT strategy?
- What financial impacts have arisen from these security challenges?
- How do you plan to address endpoint security moving forward?
- Who is responsible for making endpoint security decisions in your organization?
- What effects do delayed updates have on your security and compliance?
- How important is streamlining update processes to your business goals?
- What are the costs associated with maintaining multiple endpoint systems?
- What are your plans for simplifying endpoint updates in the future?
- Who decides on the tools and processes for endpoint updates?
- How do data breaches from endpoint devices affect your operations?
- How critical is eliminating local data storage in your security strategy?
- What are the potential costs of a data breach on your organization?
- How do you plan to mitigate risks associated with local data storage?
- Who makes decisions regarding data storage policies at your organization?
Email Templates
Below are three email templates written for three different personas: Security, Operations, and Executives.
Hi [Name] - Managing endpoint security with Windows desktops can be a complex and risky process.
IGEL OS reduces the attack surface with a read-only system that prevents tampering and eliminates local data storage, safeguarding your sensitive information.
Would you like to discuss how IGEL OS can simplify your security strategy?
Best,
Hi [Name] - Juggling various security tools for endpoint management?
IGEL OS simplifies this by centralizing policies and eliminating unnecessary software, making your job easier and your environment more secure.
Can we schedule a quick call to explore how IGEL OS could help your team?
Best,
Hi [Name] - Upgrading hardware just to run Windows for basic tasks is costly.
IGEL OS offers a lighter alternative that extends your current hardware's life, reducing both costs and complexity.
Interested in learning how IGEL OS can modernize your endpoint strategy?
Best,
Report Statistics:
Widespread Usage of SaaS and Virtualization:
- 92% of organizations report using SaaS applications regularly.
- 94% of organizations use desktop and app virtualization on a weekly basis.
Drivers for Virtualization Deployment:
- Security and Compliance Factors:
- 39% of organizations cite improving data security as a key reason for deploying desktop and app virtualization.
- 38% mention consolidating security management and functions.
- 34% focus on simplifying vulnerability and patch management.
- 34% also highlight improving regulatory compliance.
Growth in Virtualization Usage:
- Only 5% of organizations currently deliver virtual desktops and applications to more than 75% of their users.
- This number is expected to grow sevenfold, with 38% of organizations planning to do so in the next two to three years.
Reliance on Windows Applications:
- 98% of organizations have deployed at least one Windows application.
- 44% have deployed more than 50 Windows applications.
- 26% have deployed more than 100 Windows applications.
Endpoint Devices Used for Virtual Apps and Desktops:
- 75% of organizations' users access virtual desktops and applications from physical desktops or laptops running Windows.
- Traditional thin clients are used by 34% of organizations.
- 31% of organizations use devices running ChromeOS.
- 31% also use devices running macOS.
Source: Enterprise Strategy Group Complete Survey Results, Endpoint Device Trends, February 2024. All Enterprise Strategy Group research references and charts in this showcase are from this survey results set, unless otherwise noted.