FlexApp v6.8.6 recently became generally available and includes yet another industry first –optional integrated OAuth (Open Authorization). Now, virtually any Windows application can easily incorporate OAuth capabilities through FlexApp’s FlexApp One container format to achieve a Zero Trust application access policy.

Industries burdened with compliance, such as federal agencies, healthcare, and financial institutions, are poised to benefit from the new OAuth functionality in FlexApp. This includes organizations deploying Windows workspaces, such as Citrix CVAD and DaaS, VMware Horizon, Amazon Workspaces and AppStream, and Microsoft physical, AVD, Windows 365 desktops.

The new feature in FlexApp promotes a zero-trust framework, even in offline scenarios. By facilitating OAuth, FlexApp ensures that only validated users can access applications, aligning with an organization’s Zero Trust strategy. Even if applications inherently lack OAuth support, FlexApp ensures compliance by preventing deactivated or unauthorized accounts from accessing the applications. FlexApp’s OAuth capabilities are integrated with an organization’s Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) instance. Watch a great quick video demo here!

As more organizations implement Zero Trust architecture, OAuth plays a critical role. The traditional “trust but verify” approach is no longer sufficient; instead, the Zero Trust motto of “never trust, always verify” is essential to modern security strategies, especially in virtual application environments. Liquidware FlexApp acknowledges this necessity and actively integrates Zero Trust principles.

OAuth is pivotal in FlexApp’s security, offering detailed, user-specific application entitlements that reinforce the Zero Trust model. This modern security standard ensures that applications are not merely secure but are also used by verified and authorized users. Key OAuth integration in FlexApp supports application security scenarios such as:

  • Entitlement of Apps per User or Group: FlexApp allows precise control over who can access each application, enabling administrators to assign application access at both individual and group levels. This granularity is not just about control but about maintaining a strict ‘least privilege’ approach, vital for Zero Trust.
  • Disabling Access: In a Zero Trust environment, the ability to revoke access is as important as granting it. If a user’s status changes, or if they no longer require access to a specific application, FlexApp enables immediate revocation of access rights, an essential aspect of maintaining a secure environment.
  • Reporting on Usage: Transparency and traceability are pillars of Zero Trust. FlexApp supports detailed reporting, allowing administrators to actively monitor application usage. This insight is critical for assessing security posture, ensuring compliance, and making informed decisions based on user behavior and activity patterns.
  • Validation Against Azure AD Users and Groups: FlexApp integrates with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), allowing for the validation of user identities and group memberships. This capability ensures that only authenticated and authorized users can access applications, consistent with Zero Trust’s stringent requirements.

FlexApp takes these capabilities further, promoting a zero-trust framework even in offline scenarios. By facilitating OAuth, FlexApp ensures that only validated users can access the applications, aligning with the organization’s Zero Trust strategy. Even if applications inherently lack OAuth support, FlexApp ensures compliance by preventing deactivated or unauthorized accounts from accessing the applications.

The integration of these advanced OAuth functionalities in FlexApp doesn’t only fortify security; it’s fundamental for organizations aiming for a comprehensive Zero Trust strategy. This approach, especially when combined with Citrix, forms a layered defense strategy, reducing vulnerabilities and placing enterprises at the forefront of modern cybersecurity practices.

Embracing a Zero Trust architecture is not a mere enhancement; it’s a necessity in the face of evolving digital threats. Liquidware FlexApp’s alignment with Zero Trust, especially its advanced OAuth features, redefines application security in virtual environments. By trusting FlexApp for application layering and delivery, organizations are not just optimizing application management; they’re investing in a robust security future.

FlexApp One is so easy that you can download and try an app over a cup of coffee! We’ve packaged up a few apps for you to try including, VLC Media Player, Firefox, Slack, PowerBI Desktop, Microsoft Teams, and even 3D Pinball! Just click on this link to get started!