What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA) in our organization involves integration with Ivanti Endpoint Manager. I currently focus on endpoint management and have not directly used Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA) in a hands-on production capacity. As a result, I would not be able to provide an accurate assessment of its usage, duration, or specific operational use cases with our organization. However, from a cybersecurity perspective, I understand the importance of secure remote access, endpoint protection, and controlled access to enterprise resources. I would be interested in learning how Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA) integrates with endpoint management and security workflows to improve access security, visibility, and operational efficiency.
One practical example of how I would ideally use Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA) is to provide secure, controlled access to corporate resources for remote employees and IT administrators. In our environment, where we manage endpoints across different regions, including APAC, having secure access to internal systems, servers, and administrative tools would be beneficial. This would help us ensure that users and administrators can access the resources they need based on their identity, device security posture, and assigned permissions. I would ideally see secure access integrated with our existing endpoint management and security processes, allowing us to improve visibility, strengthen access security, and reduce the risk associated with unauthorized access. This would be particularly useful for supporting remote troubleshooting and secure administrative access while maintaining compliance with organizational security policy.
An additional point I would highlight regarding my use case and how I envision using Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA) is the potential to support secure remote work and IT administration across our global environment. From my perspective, integrating secure access with endpoint security posture, identity-based controls, and centralized visibility could help improve security and simplify operational workflows. This would be particularly valuable if the solution could support secure troubleshooting and administrative access while minimizing security risk.
How has it helped my organization?
Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access has the potential to improve secure remote access and strengthen security controls across the organization. During our initial testing, we focused on validating the solution and its integration within our environment before production deployment. Its centralized approach to access management and endpoint security can help support consistent security can help support consistent security practices and simplify operational workflows.
What is most valuable?
Based on what I have learned about the features Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA) offers, one of its key advantages is the ability to provide secure, controlled access to corporate applications and resources while supporting modern security requirements. The features I find particularly valuable include identity-based access controls, device security posture assessment, and the ability to provide secure access based on user and device context. These capabilities can help organizations implement a more secure access model while reducing the unnecessary exposure of internal resources. From an IT and endpoint management perspective, I also see value in integrating secure access with existing endpoint security and management solutions. This could help IT teams improve visibility, strengthen security policy, and simplify troubleshooting and remote support.
Identity-based access control and device security posture assessment could help our team improve security when managing access to corporate resources across different regions. For example, before allowing an administrator or employee to access sensitive systems, the solution could evaluate their identity, device compliance, and security status. This could help ensure that access is provided only to authorized users and trusted devices. From an endpoint management perspective, integration with existing Ivanti Endpoint Manager and security processes could provide better visibility into device health and help us identify potential security risks before granting access. For our distributed IT environment, this approach could support secure remote troubleshooting, reduce unauthorized access risk, and improve compliance with organizational security policies. I believe this would be particularly valuable if the assessment and access decision could be automated while still allowing IT teams to maintain appropriate solution controls.
What needs improvement?
Regarding needed improvements to features, I would definitely mention the importance of seamless integration, automation, and ease of use. For an organization managing endpoints across multiple regions, having secure access capabilities that integrate well with existing IT and security solutions could help improve operational efficiency. I believe Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA) has the potential to support a more proactive security approach by combining access controls with device security information. Clear visibility, reliable performance, and straightforward administration would be important factors for IT teams.
Although my primary experience is with Ivanti Endpoint Manager rather than Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA), I believe there are several areas where a secure access solution could be improved. First, the solution should provide a simple and intuitive management interface that makes it easier for administrators to configure access policies, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and monitor user and device activity. Integration with endpoint management and security posture assessment tools would also be valuable. This could help administrators understand device compliance and make better access decisions. I would also appreciate detailed logging, actionable troubleshooting information, and clear reporting capabilities to help security teams investigate access-related incidents more efficiently.
Regarding needed improvements in scalability, customer support, or other aspects, I can say that my primary use case for Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA) would be to strengthen secure remote access to enterprise resources while ensuring that only authorized users and trusted devices can connect. In our environment, we manage endpoints across different regions, including APAC, and handle production machines and security-related operational tasks. A secure access solution can help us provide controlled access to internal resources while maintaining visibility into user identity, device security posture, and access activity. For example, if an employee or IT administrator needs to access an internal application or a resource remotely, I would want the solution to verify the user's identity and assess whether the device meets the organization's security requirements before granting access. This would support a zero-trust approach and reduce the unnecessary exposure of internal resources.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for the last couple of months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
So far, my experience with Ivanti Neurons for secure access has been positive. The solution is relevant to our secure access and endpoint security requirements. I am still gaining experience with the platform, so i cannot provide a detailed assessment of its long-term stability in a large production environment.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
From my experience so far, Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access provides a centralized approach to managing secure access requirements. Its integration with the Ivanti ecosystem is useful for organizations managing a large number of endpoints. However, i have not personally evaluated its scalability across a very large environment, so i would need more operational experience to provide a detailed assessment.
How are customer service and support?
My experience with Ivanti Neurons for secure access has mainly been focused on deployment, testing and understanding the solution's functionality within our environment. During the initial implementation, we followed a structured approach to validate the solution before production deployment. I have not had sufficient direct interaction with Ivanti's external technical support team to provide a detailed assessment of their response time or issue resolution. My evaluation of the product is therefore primarily based on my technical experience during the testing and implementation phase.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have primarily been working with the Ivanti ecosystem, including Ivanti Endpoint Manager. I have not personally managed a migration from another secure access solution to Ivanti Neurons for secure access, so i cannot provide a direct comparison based on a previous deployment.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was relatively straightforward, although it required proper planing and testing before moving to the production environment. We first installed Ivanti Neurons for secure access on my machine and on some few test machines to validate the configuration and functionality. The testing phase helped us understand the deployment requirements and identify any potential issues before production rollout. Overall, the setup was manageable with the appropriate technical knowledge and validation process.
What about the implementation team?
The initial deployment and testing activities were handled internally by our technical team. I was involved in installing Ivanti neurons for secure access on my machine and additional test machines as part of the pre-production validation process. We focused on verifying the solution's functionality and deployment requirements before moving toward production implementation. My experience was primarily related to the technical testing and validation activities rather than working with an external integrator or consultant.
What was our ROI?
I have not personally measured the return on Investment for Ivanti Neurons for secure access yet. From an operational perspective, its integration with the Ivanti ecosystem may help support secure access management, but i do not currently have specific cost savings or performance data to quantity the ROI.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have not been directly involved in the commercial negotiation, pricing or licensing decisions for Ivanti Neurons for secure access. My experience has primarily been on the technical side, including initial installation, testing, and validation before production deployment. As a result, i cannot provide a detailed assessment of the overall licensing cost or setup expenses.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I was not directly involved in a formal evaluation of competing secure access solutions before the adoption of Ivanti Neurons for Secure access. My involvement has primarily focused on the initial deployment, testing and validation within our environment. Therefore, I cannot provide a firsthand comparison of competing solutions.
What other advice do I have?
My primary experience is with Ivanti Endpoint Manager rather than Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA), so I cannot provide specific firsthand observations about its impact in my organization's production environment. However, from an enterprise security perspective, I would expect secure access capabilities such as identity-based access control and device security posture assessment to potentially improve access governance, reduce unauthorized access risk, and provide better visibility into device security. These are expected benefits rather than outcomes I have personally measured or validated. I would need hands-on experience with the solution to provide accurate feedback on its real-world impact.
If I had the opportunity to use Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA) more directly in an enterprise environment such as Forvia Hella, I would focus on measuring improvements in security, access control, and operational efficiency. First, I would look at reducing unauthorized access attempts and ensuring that users can access resources based on their identity, role, and device security posture. I would also evaluate how effectively the solution identifies non-compliant or potentially risky devices before granting access. From an operational perspective, I would measure improvements in troubleshooting time, reduction in access-related incidents, and how easily the security team can monitor and manage access policies from a centralized platform. I would also be interested in measuring the user experience, including successful access rates, connection reliability, and the time required to resolve access issues. These metrics would help determine whether the solution improves security without creating unnecessary difficulties for end users. Since I have not personally implemented Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access (nSA), these are the outcomes I would aim to evaluate rather than results I have already achieved. I would rate this solution an 8 overall.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)