Lacework Edge Clients
The Lacework Edge Clients run inside an end-users desktop, connect to the Lacework Edge PoPs to route traffic through Lacework Edge, and provide security of and access to resources protected by Lacework Edge.
Comparison of Lacework Edge Clients
| OS Client | Browser | |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | MacOS 12.4+, Windows 10/11, Debian-based Linux (Ubuntu 22+), iOS/iPadOS 16 | Firefox, Chrome/Chromium*/Edge*/Arc* (*officially unsupported, works w/ Chrome extension) |
| Advantages | Collects device posture, GPS-based location, manages all network traffic for a device | Easy to deploy, no OS-level installation, does not require certificate to collect URL information |
| Disadvantages | OS-level installer, requires certificate installation to read URLs of outbound traffic. | Only manages traffic from that browser, does not collect device posture or GPS-based location. |
| Deployment Strategies | Can be deployed using an MDM. Mac: .pkg installer available, Custom Profiles available for use (.mobileconfig format) Win: .msi installer available | Can be deployed using Google Workplace Policies or an MDM. |