FileWave vs Ivanti Neurons for Zero Trust Access

FileWave is a unified endpoint management platform for organizations managing computers, phones, tablets, and other devices across major operating systems. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Android, and ChromeOS, and can be hosted in the cloud or installed on an organization's servers. Enrollment options include zero-touch deployment and frameworks such as Windows Autopilot, Apple ADE/DEP, and Android and ChromeOS enterprise options. Administrators can distribute apps, updates, scripts, and content with standard installers or Filesets. Its patented Fileset Technology sends changes at file level and allows deployed files to be edited or removed. The platform supports scheduled OS and third-party application patching, with testing and rollback options for Fileset revisions. Security features include encrypted communications, remote lock and wipe, and administrator two-factor authentication. Audit-ready reports cover devices, configurations, patching, licenses, encryption, and compliance. The free Community Edition is limited to 15 computers, 15 tablets, and 15 Chrome devices, with community support and no included support service.

Ivanti Neurons for Zero Trust Access controls access to corporate applications using user and device context. It continuously checks identity and device health, then grants least-privilege access to authorized resources. Device policies can evaluate antivirus, firewall, location, disk encryption, operating-system version, missing patches, and other conditions. The service can score risk from running processes and applications, quarantine unpatched devices running high-risk applications, and respond with step-up authentication or access restrictions. Organizations can publish on-premises applications, web pages, network locations, and SaaS resources such as Microsoft O365 and Salesforce. Its software-defined perimeter separates control and data planes; application traffic passes through a gateway deployed in an organization’s datacenter or virtual private cloud. The Controller authorizes gateways before endpoints can connect. Authentication options include local authentication, SAML, and TOTP. Centralized management provides visibility into application access, users, devices, and activity. Pricing is on request. It is positioned for organizations securing access for employees, contractors, and partners.