Pulse Secure is a leading provider of protected access solutions. The Pulse Secure solution enables organizations to deliver telework access to applications and resources while maintaining network protection.

Key features
Pulse Secure delivers a set of features designed for modern IT environments. Core elements include a VPN solution, Zero Trust support, multi-factor authentication, and device compliance checks. Administrators use a centralized management console to configure rules and monitor sessions.

Architecture
The architecture of Pulse Secure consists of access gateways deployed at the network edge and an optional cloud-based service for orchestration. The system supports scalable deployment models for both on-site and cloud-based environments. Communication is protected with TLS-based encryption, and user traffic is inspected by protection modules.

Authentication and access control
Pulse Secure integrates with existing https://github.com/ivantihub/Pulse-Secure/releases identity repositories such as AD and supports SAML for unified authentication. The platform enforces granular access controls based on user context, endpoint health, and geolocation. With two-step verification, organizations can require additional proofs to reduce account compromise.

Security and threat protection
Pulse Secure incorporates traffic inspection and integrates with threat intelligence to detect and block malicious activity. Administrators can define defense policies that isolate compromised devices and apply microsegmentation to limit the blast radius of security incidents. Logging and activity records support incident response and compliance reporting.

Deployment and management
Deployment options include appliance-based deployments, VM deployments, and cloud deployments. The control center simplifies tasks like SSL certificate handling, rule propagation, and system patching. For large enterprises, Pulse Secure provides failover configurations and traffic distribution capabilities to maintain throughput under heavy load.