Dispel Device Posture Checking helps ensure that if a device isn't secure, it can't connect to your infrastructure.
Posture Checking is an advanced feature integrated within the Dispel Application, designed to scrutinize the security status of remote endpoint attempting to connect to your network. This feature is not just a gatekeeper but also an enforcer of security protocols, aligning devices cybersecurity policies.
Dispel Posture Checking is part of Dispel's proactive security measures designed to stop breaches before they happen by integrating controls into everyday remote access actions.
Key Features
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Multi-Platform Compatibility: Dispel’s Posture Checking is supported natively in our Mac and Windows apps. Posture Checking deploys with all installations minimizing IT complexity for secure remote access.
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Policy Enforcement: Posture Checking enforces predefined rules, like specific operating system requirements, to validate the security hygiene of a device before allowing remote access to your industrial control systems.
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Automatic Access Denial: In cases where a device's security posture fails to meet the established criteria, access is automatically denied. This holds true even for devices belonging to known employees, so you're never exposed.
What is Posture Checking?
Posture checking refers to the process of evaluating and verifying the security status of a device before it accesses a network. This involves checking whether the device adheres to a set of predefined security standards, such as up-to-date antivirus software, operating system patches, and compliance with specific security policies.
Why is Posture Checking Important?
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Preventing Unauthorized Access: Ensures that only devices meeting strict security criteria can access the network, reducing the risk of cyber threats.
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Compliance with Regulations: Many industries are governed by stringent data security regulations. Posture checking helps in maintaining compliance and avoiding potential legal penalties.
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Maintaining Network Integrity: By allowing only secure devices on the network, the overall integrity and reliability of the network are preserved.
For sectors like manufacturing, utilities, and government, where operational technology (OT) systems are critical, the integration of Dispel's Device Posture Checking is particularly beneficial. It ensures that the devices interacting with industrial control systems are vetted for security compliance, helping safeguard against potential cyber threats that could disrupt operations or compromise sensitive information.
Pre-Flight Checks
Before a remote access session begins, the endpoint's security posture is verified and then continuously monitored. Any changes or deviations from the set security standards can trigger automatic re-assessment or disconnection.
Seamless Integration
Dispel Posture Checking comes embedded in our Mac and Windows applications. You can deploy our apps from the Apple App Store or through your MDM service for simple enterprise-wide distribution.
Gain Fleet Visibility
While Dispel recommends isolating untrusted endpoints into disposable Virtual Desktops for clean sessions, apps are convenient ways for trusted devices within your fleet to make SD-WAN-based secure remote access connections to operational technology, SCADA systems, and industrial control systems. Posture Checking supports your fleet visibility efforts by enforcing perimeter security rules on every device before allowing a connection to be established.
Dispel’s Device Posture Checking is more than just a security feature; it’s an essential component of a modern cybersecurity strategy. By understanding the concept of posture checking and its significance, and then implementing Dispel’s advanced solution, organizations can significantly elevate their defense against digital threats, ensure compliance, and maintain the integrity of their network systems.