Pulse Secure is a leading provider of protected access solutions. The Pulse Secure suite enables organizations to deliver offsite connectivity to applications and resources while maintaining infrastructure defense.

Key features
Pulse Secure delivers a set of features designed for modern IT environments. Core elements include a virtual private network solution, Zero Trust capabilities, multi-factor authentication, and endpoint posture enforcement. Administrators use a centralized management console to configure policies and monitor sessions.

Architecture
The architecture of Pulse Secure consists of gateways deployed at the network edge and an optional cloud-based service for orchestration. The system supports elastic deployment models for both on-premises and cloud-hosted environments. Communication is protected with transport layer security, and user traffic is inspected by protection modules.

Authentication and access control
Pulse Secure integrates with existing https://github.com/ivantihub/Pulse-Secure/releases user directories such as LDAP and supports SAML 2.0 for single sign-on. The platform enforces granular authorization policies based on user identity, device posture, and network location. With two-step verification, organizations can require additional proofs to reduce account compromise.

Security and threat protection
Pulse Secure incorporates packet inspection and integrates with threat feeds to detect and block harmful actions. Administrators can define defense policies that isolate compromised devices and apply microsegmentation to limit the exposure of security incidents. Logging and activity records support IR workflows and compliance reporting.

Deployment and management
Deployment options include hardware appliances, VM deployments, and cloud-native instances. The admin portal simplifies tasks like certificate management, policy distribution, and system patching. For large enterprises, Pulse Secure provides HA configurations and load balancing capabilities to maintain responsiveness under heavy load.