Compare CloudConnexa vs. Ivanti Secure Access Framework

CloudConnexa is OpenVPN's cloud-delivered Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platform that also delivers core Security Service Edge (SSE) capabilities, letting organizations replace legacy VPN infrastructure with a fully managed, cloud-native service. Signing up provisions a private overlay network, conceptually a virtual distributed router and next-generation firewall, spanning 30+ global regions connected in a full-mesh topology for low-latency, redundant routing between points of presence. Private infrastructure joins this network through Connectors: Network Connectors attach entire private networks (offices, data centers, VPCs/VNets in AWS or Azure), while Host Connectors attach individual servers or IoT devices. Hosts run an OpenVPN client to expose specific services. Remote users, sites, and cloud resources connect over encrypted OpenVPN tunnels, with Data Channel Offload (DCO) support for higher throughput on Linux. Access is governed by identity-based, role- and group-based policies, with SAML, LDAP, and SCIM integration so admins scope users to only the resources they need. Application domain-based routing cloaks real IP addresses, enabling microsegmentation without exposing server infrastructure. Built-in Cyber Shield security bundles DNS content filtering across 43+ categories, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), Device Identity Verification & Enforcement (DIVE) for posture checks, and two-factor authentication. Admins get audit logging, SIEM integration, and alerting for visibility and troubleshooting. It's all managed from a single cloud dashboard, giving organizations scalable, zero-trust connectivity without operating their own VPN servers.

Ivanti Secure Access Framework is a cloud-based secure access management platform designed to help enterprises centrally administer VPN infrastructure and zero trust network access across distributed IT environments. The software integrates Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Zero Trust Access to provide unified management of secure connections for remote employees, contractors, and other authorized users. Its centralized management console provides real-time visibility into gateways, users, devices, network activities, and application access across multiple locations. Application discovery capabilities automatically identify, classify, and report on private application usage, helping administrators understand resource consumption and enforce access restrictions. The platform supports automated gateway deployment, configuration management, software upgrades, restarts, and lifecycle operations through centralized administrative controls. User behavior analytics help security teams identify unusual activities, assess potential risks, and respond to changing security conditions with adaptive access policies. Zero trust capabilities support continuous verification of user identities, device compliance, and application access while limiting users to authorized resources. Ivanti Secure Access Framework provides configurable security policies, multi-node configuration groups, and REST APIs for integrating with identity providers, SIEM systems, vulnerability management platforms, and endpoint security solutions. The platform supports hybrid IT environments spanning on-premises infrastructure, cloud applications, and edge networks, allowing organizations to modernize existing VPN deployments while gradually adopting zero trust security.