genusphere: Identity Based and Application Specific Access to Internal Applications without VPN

• Cloud-native access control for zero-trust application access
• Privileged access also to legacy web and Windows applications via web browser
• Fine-grained micro perimeter security prevents cyber attacks from spreading laterally within the network 

Kirchheim near Munich, November 25, 2024 – Browser not VPN: The German IT security specialist genua presents its Zero-Trust Application Access (ZTAA) Solution genusphere. This solution enables companies and organizations to provide both internal and external users with secure, browser-based access to the organization's internal applications. Fine-grained authorizations ensure that users can only use the applications that they are permitted to access. The rules are based on the end user identities from user administration and are the key to a highly secure and flexibly scalable architecture. 

genusphere is equipped with security features such as multi-factor authentication and zero-trust access control. The solution encrypts all data traffic and prevents attackers from moving laterally within the network. Single sign on (SSO) and access logs also increase the level of protection, while the browser-based client-free access simplifies administration.

Modern Work Concepts Require Micro Perimeter Security

More and more frequently, whether they are employees or customers, users are accessing applications in company networks from outside the network and via different end devices. At the same time, organizations are increasingly taking advantage of the benefits of virtualized IT products in cloud environments – from applications and operating systems to whole IT infrastructures. As a result, perimeter-based security architectures are becoming less and less important. 
 
The modern working environment therefore requires effective, dynamically controllable network security that incorporates aspects such as the use of services in the cloud and remote users with constantly changing behavior. Consequently, it is necessary to ensure that all stakeholders receive precisely the authorizations for using applications that correspond to their role and risk profile.

Among other things, this allows organizations to continue to operate legacy web and Windows applications or access restricted applications securely.

Complete Control over Access to Applications

genusphere enables precisely this controlled access to applications. Since access takes place via web browser, it is not necessary to install any VPN clients on the end devices. This makes application management far simpler. When it comes to protecting sensitive applications, genusphere relies on fine-grained authorization management. As central user administration for precisely graduated control via access conditions, the genua solution supports integration with different identity providers such as Microsoft Entra ID (previously Azure AD) and Keycloak. 
 
genusphere can be operated flexibly in an existing security architecture. Organizational requirements can be easily implemented and adapted based on policies. Resources that the user has not been expressly permitted to use are always protected from unauthorized access. Even compromised user accounts are therefore unable to spread laterally within the network. genusphere can therefore reliably eliminate the cyber risks that typically affect remote working environments.

Highly Flexible Zero Trust Solution for the Protection of Digital Sovereignty

Through application-specific access protection, genusphere establishes micro perimeter security and enables system administrators to implement zero-trust concepts. Access is logged in a tamper-proof manner and is therefore completely traceable. 

genusphere is based on the Kubernetes platform and is therefore very easy to scale. Since the solution can be hosted and operated on the premises of the organization itself, users retain full digital sovereignty.

genusphere is "Made in Germany" and "GDPR Ready"

The connection to the target system is established according to the Kubernetes architecture using Docker containers, with administration taking place via a central online administrator portal. To enable operation in German datacenters, the software is "GDPR ready."

"The solution concept and operational concept for genusphere ensure that the user has 100-percent data sovereignty," says Thomas Lippert, Product Owner Cloud-Based Security Products at genua. "Our solution is easy to install and simpler to administer than a VPN. The reduced complexity also means lower costs. As a German manufacturer, genua supports digital sovereignty through development "Made in Germany."

Further Information: 

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Securely accessing internal applications via web browser: Going beyond the functionality of a conventional VPN, genusphere ensures maximum security through fine-grained authorization management.
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About genua

Based in Kirchheim near Munich, genua GmbH secures sensitive IT networks in the public and enterprise sectors, for critical infrastructure organizations and in industries with an obligation to maintain secrecy with highly secure and scalable cyber security solutions. In doing so, the company has been focusing on the comprehensive protection of networks, communication and internal network security for IT and OT for more than 30 years. The range of solutions spans from firewalls and gateways, virtual private networks, remote maintenance systems, internal network security and cloud security to remote access solutions for mobile work and the home office.

genua GmbH is a company of the Bundesdruckerei Group. With more than 400 employees, it develops and produces IT security solutions exclusively in Germany. Since the founding of the company in 1992, regular certifications and approvals from the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) provide proof of the high security and quality standards of the products. Customers include, among others, Arvato Systems, BMW, the German Armed Services, THW as well as the Würth Group.