With the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, where teams operate
across geographical regions on managed and unmanaged devices, every
connection and endpoint presents a potential security risk. Addressing
this challenge, Citrix,
a business unit of Cloud Software Group, Inc., announced the
strategic acquisitions of deviceTRUST GmbH and strong.network SA.
Building on its commitment to strengthen security throughout its
solutions, these acquisitions expand the security capabilities of the
CitrixⓇ platform, enabling it to isolate and protect access
to mission-critical applications deployed across on-premises and cloud
environments while ensuring access for developers to cloud development
environments. With these new additions, Citrix is empowering companies
to simplify zero-trust access to meet diverse user needs in hybrid
application deployments while reducing the risk of data loss.
"As businesses continue to evolve to support hybrid work, the demand for
cyber resilience has only intensified," said Sridhar Mullapudi,
executive vice president and general manager, Citrix. "We are proud to
welcome the deviceTRUST and Strong Network teams to the Citrix family.
By integrating their secure access technologies into the Citrix
platform, we're providing greater value for our customers and helping
them meet the diverse needs of their users."
Elevating Zero-Trust Security
The deviceTRUSTⓇ technology introduces a new layer of
control, enabling real-time contextual access for VDI and DaaS
environments. This capability allows organizations to monitor and
respond to changes in device posture and user location, strengthening
data security, managing application access, and reducing endpoint risk.
By continuously assessing device attestation, the Citrix platform
enables IT leaders to grant or revoke access based on real-time security
conditions, offering organizations greater control over their network
access.
Securing and Accelerating Developer Workflows
The Strong NetworkTM platform's secure cloud development environments
help businesses build, launch, and access mission-critical applications
more efficiently and cost-effectively. Strong Network protects against
data breaches with features like data loss prevention and patented data
infiltration detection, which guard against phishing, malware, and
credential theft. Designed for BYOD setups, the Strong Network
platform's secure cloud development environments also ensure compliance
with security standards such as NIST and ISO, while providing clear
visibility and control throughout the application lifecycle.
Expanding Secure Access to Hybrid Deployments
In addition to these acquisitions, Citrix is also expanding support for CitrixⓇ
Secure Private Access in hybrid environments, providing customers with
the simplicity of cloud management with the resiliency of an on-premises
data plane. With Citrix Secure Private Access, businesses can manage
secure access to applications across on-premises and cloud environments,
extending zero-trust access controls to web and SaaS applications,
virtual desktops, and traditional client/server applications-uniquely
bridging security and usability across all application types.