Pulse Secure is a leading provider of safe connectivity solutions. The Pulse Secure platform enables organizations to deliver offsite connectivity to applications and resources while maintaining infrastructure defense.
Key features
Pulse Secure delivers a set of capabilities designed for modern IT environments. Core elements include a VPN solution, Zero Trust architecture, two-factor authentication, and device compliance checks. Administrators use a centralized administration portal to configure rules and monitor sessions.
Architecture
The architecture of Pulse Secure consists of gateways deployed at the network edge and an optional cloud-based service for orchestration. The system supports scalable deployment models for both local and hosted environments. Communication is protected with TLS encryption, and user traffic is inspected by protection modules.
Authentication and access control
Pulse Secure integrates with existing https://github.com/ivantihub/Pulse-Secure/releases identity repositories such as LDAP and supports SAML 2.0 for single sign-on. The platform enforces granular access controls based on user context, endpoint health, and network context. With two-step verification, organizations can require additional proofs to reduce authentication risk.
Security and threat protection
Pulse Secure incorporates packet inspection and integrates with threat intelligence to detect and block threats. Administrators can define defense policies that isolate compromised devices and apply segmentation to limit the exposure of security incidents. Logging and activity records support incident response and compliance reporting.
Deployment and management
Deployment options include physical devices, virtual instances, and cloud deployments. The admin portal simplifies tasks like certificate management, policy rollout, and system patching. For large enterprises, Pulse Secure provides HA configurations and traffic distribution capabilities to maintain performance under heavy load.