Citrix Access Gateway™ Standard Edition is easy to deploy, simple to manage and the most cost-effective SSL VPN for secure remote access solution on the market. The Access Gateway appliance is deployed in an organization’s DMZ, and secures all traffic with standards-based SSL. Remote users connect via an easy-to-use, Web-downloaded and updated client, and enjoy a rich desk-like experience.

Key features and benefits

Best access experience
Access Gateway Standard Edition provides users a desk-like access experience, allowing them to work the same way as in the office, minimizing confusion and reducing training. When roaming or using unreliable networks, disconnected users are automatically reconnected to a secure SSL VPN tunnel once the network connection is restored, improving productivity and reducing user frustration.

Support for most applications and protocols
Users can access applications in its native form — whether client-server or Web-based. Administrators can provide access to necessary IT resources without the need for custom development, webification or the need to maintain both IPSEC and SSL VPN infrastructures.

Rapid client deployment
A Web distributed client allows users to automatically download and install the Secure Access client, allowing organizations to easily and cost-effectively extend remote access to more users. Additionally, users always receive the latest client version, eliminating the need for administrators to manually update client software.

Integrated endpoint security
A combination of pre-login and continuous real-time endpoint scanning ensures that endpoint devices are safe to connect to the network.

Secure Gateway replacement
Citrix XenApp™ users can replace the Secure Gateway with Access Gateway, increasing security, extending remote access and reducing costs. For more information see Secure Gateway Replacement.

Industry standard security
Information is kept private and protected using standards-based SSL/TLS encryption. Users are authenticated using standards such as LDAP, RADIUS, 2 factor authentication tokens and certificates.

Drag-and-drop administration
Simplified configuration with a powerful drag-and-drop interface used to define access controls and endpoint analysis. System monitoring tools provide an instant view of system activity.

Policy-based access
Administrators define extensive Access Control Lists (ACLs) to control which network users and groups can access specific back-end resources.