How To Set Up BYOD Users With Cloud-Hosted Virtual Desktops For Zero Trust Network Access To Private Applications
Citrix News, Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
IT often faces the challenge of providing access to the company network and private applications to contractors, partners, and employees who use their own devices (BYOD).
They can also serve as a starting point for ransomware attacks because they often lack security software to periodically check for vulnerabilities, malware, and other issues. So how can IT solve this challenge?
One solution is a managed cloud-hosted virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution or PC without connectivity to the company's network and private applications. Air-gapping any client device from the cloud-hosted VDI/PC creates the first security barrier. But how can IT now ensure secure access to the company network and its applications?