The shift to cloud-connected strategies is accelerating, and businesses are moving endpoint workloads from traditional Windows devices to VDI, DaaS, browser-based applications and SaaS.
As this transformation unfolds, securing endpoints while keeping costs in check becomes a top priority. That’s where IGEL leads the charge with its Preventative Security Model™, ensuring endpoints are protected before threats even have a chance to strike.
Strengthening Endpoint Security with IGEL
In January 2024, IGEL launched the IGEL Preventative Security Model™, a game-changing approach designed to enable Zero Trust Architecture and integrating deployment methodologies with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE). This model emphasizes a proactive approach to security designed to prevent breaches before they happen, with the IGEL OS at the core of the approach.
Mastering the Complexity of Endpoint Security
A modern endpoint security and end-user computing (EUC) strategy is often fragmented into three key components:
- Deployment methodologies
- SSE/SASE security frameworks, including IAM and UEM
- Endpoint hardware platforms
IGEL simplifies endpoint security by unifying these elements into a cohesive, easily managed framework. Through the IGEL Ready ecosystem—featuring over 100 integrated and validated technology partners—organisations can seamlessly secure their EUC environment without unnecessary complexity.
With IGEL, businesses can embrace a preventative approach that significantly reduces the risk of ransomware and malware attacks.
Benefits of IGEL’s Preventative Security Model
- Drastically reduces the attack surface: IGEL OS minimises endpoint vulnerabilities, cutting the attack surface by 95% compared to traditional endpoint security approaches
- Rapid ransomware recovery: Business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) capabilities ensure endpoints can be restored within minutes of an attack
- Significant cost savings: Organizations can save 50-75% on endpoint costs while streamlining endpoint security by eliminating the need to purchase and operationalize multiple software tools and agents
- Enhanced security for regulated industries: IGEL integrates with Conditional Access in Entra ID, Omnissa Workspace ONE Access, Citrix, and Imprivata, providing secure and intelligent authentication for sectors including healthcare, government, manufacturing and financial services
- Future-proofing endpoints: IGEL strengthens security for emerging use cases such as digital signage and secure OT/IoT environments.
- Productivity gains: Simplified endpoint management frees up IT resources, while users benefit from streamlined login processes—nurses, for example, report saving up to 40 minutes per week due to streamlined login processes.
Simply IGEL It: The Smart Alternative to Windows 11 Upgrades
Many organizations are struggling with or will not make the transition to Windows 11 before Windows 10 goes past its EOL in October 2025. Research from PX3 shows that 27% of corporate endpoints cannot meet the Windows 11 requirements. Rather than investing in costly hardware upgrades, businesses can “Simply IGEL It.” and gain benefits in security, reduced endpoint costs, improved user experience and aid move to sustainability targets.
By shifting Windows to the cloud with DaaS or VDI, existing hardware can run IGEL OS—improving security, extending device lifespan, and cutting endpoint total cost of ownership (TCO) by up to 75%. The budget saved can then be reinvested into future-proofing Windows environments with Microsoft AVD, Cloud PC, Citrix or Omnissa.
Real-World Use Cases: How Organizations Can “Simply IGEL It”
- Extending the life of existing thin clients: Older ‘Thin Client’ devices with 2GB or 4GB of RAM may be rendered obsolete by the latest ThinOS, which requires 8GB. IGEL allows businesses to extend the usability of these devices, reducing capital expenditures and electronic waste
- Rapid ransomware recovery: Non-IGEL devices impacted by ransomware can be restored using IGEL UD Pocket, a compact USB-based solution that boots into IGEL OS, enabling users to securely reconnect to Office 365 and other critical business applications
Elevate Endpoint Security with IGEL
IGEL is redefining end-user computing strategies with its Preventative Security Model. Organizations can stop threats before they happen, dramatically cut costs, improve sustainability and boost productivity—all without investing in costly hardware upgrades.
Want to see how much switching to IGEL can save you while improving security, end user experience and sustainability? Calculate your potential savings now with our TCO calculator or contact us today.
