Remote Work -
Securing & Managing the Edge
Remote and hybrid work environments expand the attack surface of the network edge, an already vulnerable component of a company’s infrastructure, and cyber attackers are becoming more sophisticated and sneakier in their ploys and methods.
Many companies suffer from the stress and costs of constantly dealing with breach attempts, which can lead to loss of customer trust and additional financial damage. To combat this, these companies try to patch up the problem with traditional (sometimes outdated) security measures, which often only address issues after the damage has occurred.
This page will show you how to leverage and position IGEL's advanced security features to better protect your customers and their remote users, while making it easier to manage both on- and off-network devices.
Dispersed endpoints, bigger risks & harder to manage
- Problem: Higher risks with public/unsecured connections, frequent breaches, costly aftermath.
- Traditional endpoint security measures are often reactive and insufficient against sophisticated threats in real-time.
- IT Admins’ jobs are harder to maintain patches and updates to remote endpoints.
IGEL’s Solution:
- Proactive, preventative security model.
- Centralized and efficient endpoint management.
- Preventative Security Model: IGEL’s approach eliminates endpoint vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of ransomware and malware attacks.
- No Local Data Storage: Ensures that no sensitive data is stored on the endpoint, significantly reducing the risk of data breaches, especially on non-network connections.
- Modular Design: Minimizes the attack surface by only including necessary features, enhancing security and performance.
- Centralized Management: IGEL’s Universal Management Suite (UMS) allows for easy, centralized management of all endpoints, ensuring consistent security policies & easy updates.
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 | With no local data storage, IGEL ensures that sensitive information remains secure. |
Supporting remote collaboration with required software and peripherals | IGEL has native applications for Teams and Zoom and support for peripherals like EPOS, Jabra, or Poly headsets. |
High operational costs of managing security agents | IGEL’s streamlined, modular OS reduces the need for multiple security agents, lowering costs. |
Provisioning and onboarding new remote employees without on-site IT assistance | IGEL allows new endpoints devices to be provisioned and running in minutes, without IT intervention. |
Complex and frequent endpoint updates | IGEL’s centralized management simplifies updates, ensuring all devices are secure without downtime. |
Threat of device loss from remote contract workers | IGEL UD Pocket provides temporary unified endpoint and access to workspace for remote guest workers. |
Tools to Help you Sell
- Implemented IGEL OS with VMware Horizon for endpoint management on existing hardware
- Management capabilities exceeded security & compliance requirements, eliminating need for third-party software
- Improved application access and log-in experience for staff & students
For CISOs: IGEL helps CISOs secure their dispersed network of endpoints without the complexity of traditional security layers or the risk of endpoint vulnerabilities.
For CTOs: IGEL helps CTOs ensure their organization’s endpoints, both on- and off-network, are secure and compliant without compromising on performance or flexibility for end users or IT admins.
For IT Managers: IGEL helps IT Admins centrally manage their endpoints, no matter where those endpoints are working from, without frequent updates or extensive downtime while maintaining security protocols.
Questions to Ask
Follow Up:
- Impact: How do these challenges affect your overall IT operations and user productivity?
- Strategic Importance: How critical is it for your organization to address these challenges to meet your strategic goals?
- Resource Allocation: What financial impacts are associated with these challenges, such as increased IT costs or lost productivity?
- Future Planning: What are your plans for improving endpoint management and security over the next few years?
- Decision-Making Process: Who is responsible for making decisions about endpoint management, and what criteria will influence these decisions?
Follow Up:
- Impact: How do these difficulties affect your team’s ability to work efficiently and securely?
- Strategic Importance: How crucial is it to optimize your remote work setup to ensure business continuity and employee satisfaction?
- Resource Allocation: What are the costs associated with supporting remote and hybrid work, including IT support and infrastructure investments?
- Future Planning: What are your plans for improving remote work capabilities and infrastructure?
- Decision-Making Process: Who is responsible for decisions regarding remote work technology and policies?
Follow Up:
- Impact: How does the current process affect system reliability and security?
- Strategic Importance: How important is it to streamline and automate these processes to reduce downtime and improve security?
- Resource Allocation: What are the costs and resource implications of your current update and patch management process?
- Future Planning: What are your plans for enhancing these processes in the future?
- Decision-Making Process: Who decides on the tools and methods for managing updates and patches, and what are the key considerations?
Email Templates
Below are three email templates written for three different personas: Security, Operations, and Executives.
Subject: Secure Your Remote Endpoints with IGEL – Say Goodbye to Ransomware Worries
Dear [CISO's Name],
Are concerns about ransomware and data breaches constantly looming over your organization? Many CISOs like you are struggling with the endless task of patching and monitoring endpoints to prevent cyberattacks, but these measures are often not enough to stop sophisticated threats.
At IGEL, we offer a proactive approach to endpoint security that eliminates vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Our Preventative Security Model™ ensures your remote endpoints are secure, reducing the risk of ransomware and data breaches, regardless of if they are on or off network.
Here’s how IGEL can help:
- Read-Only OS: Prevents unauthorized changes and infections.
- No Local Data Storage: Eliminates risks of data breaches from lost or stolen devices.
- Centralized Management: Easily enforce security policies and deploy updates across all endpoints.
When would you like to learn more about how IGEL can help secure your remote endpoints?
Best regards, [Your Name]
Subject: Deploy Secure Cloud Workspaces to your Remote Workers with IGEL
Dear [CTO's Name],
In today’s hybrid world, deploying secure, cloud-based digital workspaces without compromising performance or security is a common challenge. Many CTOs struggle with balancing these priorities while dealing with complex and resource-intensive solutions.
IGEL allows you to deploy secure, efficient cloud-based workspaces easily, and our Preventative Security Model™ ensures top-notch security without sacrificing performance.
Here’s how IGEL can help:
- Secure Cloud Integration: Seamlessly integrate with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS.
- Performance Optimization: Ensure high performance with minimal attack surfaces.
- No Local Data Storage: Keep data secure and compliant with industry standards.
When would you like to discuss how IGEL can help you deploy secure, high-performance cloud workspaces?
Best regards, [Your Name]
Subject: Simplify Endpoint Management with IGEL
Dear [IT Manager's Name],
Managing and securing dispersed endpoints can be a complex and costly task, often leaving you overwhelmed. Many IT Managers resort to using multiple security tools and manual updates, which can be both inefficient and expensive, especially if their endpoints number in the hundreds or thousands.
IGEL simplifies endpoint management with a centralized, efficient approach that reduces complexity and costs. Our solution ensures that your endpoints are secure and easy to manage, no matter if they are in the office, at home, or mobile.
Here’s how IGEL can help:
- Centralized Management: Control and configure all endpoints from one place.
- Modular Design: Only update what is needed, minimizing disruptions.
- Cost-Effective: Reduce operational expenses and eliminate the need for multiple security tools.
When do you have time to learn more about how IGEL can make endpoint management easier and more affordable?
Best regards, [Your Name]