Citrix Gateway 21.9

Citrix Gateway by Citrix Systems, Inc. is a secure remote access solution that provides users with reliable, policy-based access to applications, virtual desktops, and data hosted on-premises or in the cloud. It supports both clientless, browser-based access and full VPN connectivity, and it integrates deeply with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops to deliver an optimized HDX experience.

Key capabilities:

• ICA Proxy for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, including SmartAccess/SmartControl for contextual policies
• SSL VPN and clientless access for web, SaaS, and enterprise applications
• Per-app micro-VPN for mobile devices
• Single sign-on and identity federation (SAML, OAuth/OIDC, Kerberos) with MFA integrations (e.g., RADIUS, Duo, FIDO2/WebAuthn)
• Adaptive, context-aware access policies with endpoint posture checks
• Reverse proxy and app publishing with granular authorization
• Centralized monitoring, logging, and analytics via Citrix Application Delivery Management (ADM)
• High availability and scalable deployment options

Deployment options:

• On-premises as a feature of Citrix ADC (hardware and virtual appliances)
• As a cloud-hosted Citrix Gateway service through Citrix Cloud
• In public clouds via marketplace images (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Common use cases:

• Secure remote work for employees, contractors, and partners
• BYOD access with granular, least-privilege controls
• Unified, secure access to SaaS, web, and legacy apps through single sign-on
• Reliable, optimized access to virtual apps and desktops from any location

Benefits:

• Strengthens security with zero trust–aligned, context-aware access
• Enhances user experience through SSO and HDX optimization
• Simplifies operations with centralized policy management and flexible deployment choices

Formerly known as NetScaler Gateway, Citrix Gateway helps organizations deliver secure, consistent access while maintaining strong control over identity, devices, and data.

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