Tailscale offers secure VPN access tailored for those who dislike traditional VPN tools. Previously, I mentioned how their team evaluated all aspects of the shortcomings, complexities in configuration, and usability issues to improve them. Today, the company is unveiling a new integration with Jamf Pro, allowing seamless deployment of Tailscale across macOS, iPadOS, and iOS devices while utilizing Jamf’s device compliance features for dynamic user access management and enforcement of Zero Trust principles.
The most effective networking solutions are those that operate seamlessly in the background. This partnership with Jamf aims to ensure secure networking remains unobtrusive for both IT teams and users. Through this integration, IT administrators can easily deploy Tailscale, allowing users to focus on their tasks without the hassle of complex setups or annoying VPN errors. – Avery Pennarun, CEO and Co-Founder of Tailscale.
This latest Tailscale integration utilizes Jamf Pro’s device compliance functionalities to verify aspects like disk encryption, active firewalls, and up-to-date Apple operating systems to maintain Tailscale’s Zero Trust networking standards. This results in a solution that marries ease of use with robust security, alleviating the burdens for IT teams managing numerous Apple devices requiring secure remote access and VPN solutions.
Notable features of this integration include:
- Simplifying Zero Trust security: IT administrators can leverage Jamf Pro’s compliance mechanisms to ensure that only verified devices, equipped with active firewalls, disk encryption, and current OS versions, gain access to the remote network.
- Streamlined setup and configuration: Tailscale can be deployed automatically through Jamf Pro, negating the need for manual setups and ensuring uniform security policies across the organization without requiring hands-on effort.
- Enhanced access control: Dynamic policy enforcement guarantees that only compliant devices are permitted to connect to sensitive IT systems, thereby minimizing overall information security risks.
Conclusion on Jamf Pro and Tailscale
As Apple’s presence in the corporate landscape expands, so too does the pressure on IT teams to provide secure access while keeping deployment processes straightforward and manageable. In essence, many VPN solutions can prove detrimental to both IT and end users. Tailscale’s new integration with Jamf enhances its deployment ease significantly.
The integration between Tailscale and Jamf Pro is now accessible via the Jamf Marketplace. For detailed deployment instructions, refer to Tailscale’s documentation or check out the announcement blog post here.
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