VDI is dead… Long live VDI!

Although many have already declared its death, the truth is that VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) is more alive than ever. Far from being an outdated technology, VDI continues to gain ground, especially in a context where flexibility, security and scalability are watchwords for any modern organization.

With the exponential growth of remote and hybrid work models, organizations are looking for solutions that ensure secure, efficient, and centralized access to their work environments. This is where VDI shines.

By allowing employees to access their desktop from anywhere, with complete security and performance, VDI emerges as a natural alternative to traditional infrastructures. Centralizing resources facilitates management, reduces operational costs and increases the technological resilience of companies.

NIS2 and VDI: A strategic combination

The new NIS2 Directive, which imposes stricter cybersecurity requirements across the European Union, has reinforced the relevance of VDI. Here are some ways in which this technology contributes to compliance with the directive:

• Risk Management: Centralizing data and applications allows you to drastically reduce the attack surface, strengthening security controls and reducing exposure to external threats.

• Access Control and Encryption: Native integration of multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions and robust encryption ensures that only authorized users access critical systems.

• Incident Management and Reporting: Agility in real-time monitoring facilitates the detection and response to incidents, contributing to compliance with the reporting obligations defined by NIS2.

• Business Continuity: In the event of cyberattacks or operational failures, VDI allows for the almost immediate recovery of work environments, ensuring operational continuity.

• Supply Chain: By restricting and controlling third-party access with well-defined security policies, VDI minimizes risks associated with the supply chain.

Announcing the death of VDI is, to say the least, premature. On the contrary, this technology is more relevant than ever. By combining mobility with security, centralization with flexibility, and compliance with performance, VDI is positioning itself as one of the fundamental pillars of the digital transformation of companies.

VDI is alive and well — and there’s plenty to celebrate.