Question 1

What is the difference between Byos Secure Embedded Edge vs Ivanti Policy Secure?

Accepted Answer

**Byos Secure Embedded Edge**: Hardware SOM providing OS-independent microsegmentation for edge devices.. Built by Byos. headquartered in Canada. core capabilities include Retransmission Device (RTD): Decouples network connection from the host OS, preventing network-based attacks from reaching the system or applications, Asset Cloaking: Makes the connected device invisible to other devices on the local network, preventing unwanted discovery or probing, Captive Portal Protection: Enhanced security for devices connecting to public captive portal networks (e.g., airport or hotel Wi-Fi).

**Ivanti Policy Secure**: Network access control software for endpoint policy enforcement and compliance. Built by Ivanti. headquartered in United States. core capabilities include Automated network device detection and classification, Endpoint security posture assessment (802.1x and non-802.1x), Centralized granular access policy management.

Both serve the Network Access Control market but differ in approach, feature depth, and target audience.

Question 2

What features do Byos Secure Embedded Edge vs Ivanti Policy Secure offer?

Accepted Answer

**Byos Secure Embedded Edge** differentiates with Retransmission Device (RTD): Decouples network connection from the host OS, preventing network-based attacks from reaching the system or applications, Asset Cloaking: Makes the connected device invisible to other devices on the local network, preventing unwanted discovery or probing, Captive Portal Protection: Enhanced security for devices connecting to public captive portal networks (e.g., airport or hotel Wi-Fi). **Ivanti Policy Secure** differentiates with Automated network device detection and classification, Endpoint security posture assessment (802.1x and non-802.1x), Centralized granular access policy management.

Question 3

Who makes Byos Secure Embedded Edge vs Ivanti Policy Secure?

Accepted Answer

**Byos Secure Embedded Edge** is developed by Byos. **Ivanti Policy Secure** is developed by Ivanti. Vendor maturity, funding stage, and team size can be important factors when evaluating long-term viability and support quality.

Question 4

Is Byos Secure Embedded Edge a good alternative to Ivanti Policy Secure?

Accepted Answer

Byos Secure Embedded Edge and Ivanti Policy Secure serve similar Network Access Control use cases: both are Network Access Control tools, both cover Network Segmentation. Review the feature comparison above to determine which fits your requirements.

Byos Secure Embedded Edge vs Ivanti Policy Secure