Compare Ivanti Security Controls vs. ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Ivanti Security Controls serves as an automated solution for patch management that enhances security by integrating prevention, detection, and response mechanisms across both physical and virtual infrastructures. It identifies vulnerabilities and missing patches for operating systems or third-party software, efficiently deploying updates to servers, workstations, virtual machines, and templates, regardless of whether they are online or offline, through agentless patching and remote task scheduling to ensure minimal disruption. The system incorporates granular privilege management, which employs Just Enough and Just-in-Time Administration strategies to eliminate full administrative rights while temporarily elevating access for authorized tasks. Additionally, dynamic allowlisting establishes preventive measures that ensure only recognized and trustworthy applications are permitted to run, facilitated by a monitoring mode that gathers data on application usage to enhance controls and reduce false positives. The automation of CVE-to-patch list creation enables the efficient grouping of pertinent updates from any vulnerability assessment, while REST APIs further support integration and orchestration, allowing for a seamless security management experience across diverse environments. This comprehensive approach ensures that organizations can maintain robust security postures while effectively managing their patching needs.

ManageEngine's Endpoint Central, formerly Desktop Central, is a Unified Endpoint Management Solution that manages enterprise mobility management, including all features of mobile app management and mobile device management, as well as client management for a wide range of endpoints such as mobile devices, laptops computers, tablets, servers, and other machines. ManageEngine Endpoint Central allows users to automate their desktop management tasks such as installing software, patching, managing IT assets, imaging, and deploying OS.