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Endpoint-Centric Trust Assumptions
VPNs and identity-only access models implicitly trust vendor endpoints. Once connected, vendors operate within the enterprise environment using devices the organisation does not manage or continuously assess.
Third-party access is fundamental to modern enterprise operations, but unmanaged devices and external networks make in-session data exposure difficult to control. In most vendor scenarios, access is time bound, limited to specific applications, and provided to users outside the organization's Active Directory (AD). Secure vendor access therefore requires an architectural shift to centrally governed workspaces with embedded, session-level data control.
The Challenge
Traditional vendor access approaches struggle to address the realities of third-party access:
Limited Control During Active Sessions
Most controls focus on entry. Governing copy-paste, screen capture, recording, downloads, or local transfers during live sessions remains inconsistent, especially across unmanaged devices.
Reactive Data Protection
Endpoint DLP and monitoring tools often rely on detection after exposure. In vendor scenarios, this provides limited assurance and weak audit defensibility.
Operational Trade-offs
Over-restricting access slows vendor productivity, while relaxed controls increase exposure. Striking the right balance remains difficult with fragmented tools.
Identity Lifecycle Risk
Vendors often join and leave frequently. Managing third-party identities inside AD increases operational overhead and raises the risk of delayed deprovisioning.
Solution
Accops addresses these challenges through its Digital Workspace Solution, integrating application and desktop virtualisation, a secure access gateway, MFA-backed authentication, and controlled endpoints into a single access architecture. Vendors are authenticated without being onboarded into AD, provisioned as locally managed users or groups, and granted access only to assigned applications.
Access is delivered through centrally governed digital workspaces, not extended network access, so applications execute in controlled environments while vendor devices act only as access surfaces, keeping data within enterprise boundaries regardless of endpoint or location. MFA can be bound to a registered device and, where applicable, fingerprint or face authentication to reduce credential sharing or delegated access.
Access is delivered through centrally governed digital workspaces, not extended network access, so applications execute in controlled environments while vendor devices act only as access surfaces, keeping data within enterprise boundaries regardless of endpoint or location. MFA can be bound to a registered device and, where applicable, fingerprint or face authentication to reduce credential sharing or delegated access.
Features
Precise, Policy-Driven Application Access
Vendors access only authorised applications, with policy-driven, kiosk-style controls preventing attack surface expansion.
Data Protection During Active Sessions
Embedded, on-demand controls restrict copy-paste, recording, and downloads, keeping data protected throughout sessions.
Controlled, Task-Specific Internet Access
Browser isolation enables task-specific internet access only when needed, preventing uncontrolled data exposure.
Risk-Based Peripheral and Endpoint Control
USB and Bluetooth governed contextually, reducing data capture risk without disrupting workflows.
Audit-Ready Vendor Session Oversight
Every session is logged in detail, providing clear, defensible audit trails for compliance.
Vendor Authentication Without AD Expansion
Local, MFA-only provisioning keeps vendors out of AD, simplifying onboarding without identity sprawl.
Use Cases
Third-Party Developer and Consultant Access
Provide secure access to internal development tools and applications without leaving data traces on vendor devices, enabling collaboration without endpoint dependency.
BYOD and Unmanaged Device Access
Allow vendors to work from their own devices while keeping application execution and data handling within centrally governed workspaces.
Regulated and High-Sensitivity Operations
Support vendor workflows where data capture, recording, or local storage is unacceptable, with enforceable session-level controls.
Temporary and Contractual Engagements
Rapidly onboard and offboard vendors with time-bound, role-specific access and automatic policy enforcement, while keeping identities local and MFA-bound to avoid AD overhead.
Customer Stories
Deutsche Bank
The Germany-based multinational investment bank adopted Accops HyWorks (Accops Digital Workspace) and HySecure to securely deliver business applications & desktops to vendors. The following were the benefits provided by Accops:
Zero endpoint management
Secure access from unmanaged devices without any security concerns
Instant roll out of application/software upgrades
Automatic device enrolment, audit and control
A Leading Life Insurance Provider
A leading life insurance provider implements the comprehensive Accops Digital Workspace solution to provide secure, compliant, cost-effective remote access. They enjoyed the following benefits from Accops' Solution:
360-degrees visibility and control on enterprise applications
Detailed audits and logs available to IT administrators
Secure access to corporate resources and applications
Increased employee productivity
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
One of India's leading life insurance companies ensures security and cost optimization while providing remote access to third-party consultants. ABSLI got the following benefits from Accops' Solution:
Strict security compliance
Anytime, anywhere access from unmanaged devices
Fast application delivery, even on poor bandwidth networks
Mitigation of potential malware infections
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