Identity-Aware Access
vs. Network Extension
Johnson Controls (Tempered) Airwall creates a cloaked overlay network. Agilicus AnyX replaces the need for network-level access entirely.
Discover why Layer 7 precision beats Layer 3 connectivity for modern security.
The Fundamental Difference
The choice between Agilicus and Johnson Controls Airwall is a choice between identity-native Application Access (Layer 7) and a cloaked Network Overlay (Layer 3).
Agilicus AnyX (Layer 7)
Understands Application layer like HTTP, VNC, SSH. Can block password stuffing, restrict specific URLs, and protect individual files. Users never touch the network.
Johnson Controls (Tempered) Airwall (Layer 3 Overlay)
Connects devices. Great for pinging servers, but creates lateral movement risks. Requires additional tools for application-level security.
Security Model Comparison
Agilicus User
HTTPS Only
→
App
Only
Airwall User
Full Network Pipe
→
Network
Adjacency
*With Johnson Controls Airwall, users still connect via network tunnels (VPN/overlay), which can expose broader network topology if an endpoint is compromised. With Agilicus, they see nothing but the specific web app authorised.
Why Modern Teams Choose Agilicus
Compare capabilities side-by-side.
Feature
Agilicus AnyX
Johnson Controls Airwall
Granular Authorisation
How specific can access rules be?
Per URL & File
Layer 7 Precision
Per IP / Port
Layer 3/4 Network ACLs
Client Requirement
What does the user need to install?
None (Browser Only)
Requires Airwall Agent or Gateway
Identity Providers
Can you use Google, Microsoft, Okta etc simultaneously?
Multiple Concurrent
Mix Okta, Google, Microsoft, etc
Single Primary Identity Provider
Layer 3 Adjacency
Can users ping devices on the network?
No (Zero Trust)
Prevent lateral movement
Yes (Overlay Network)
Risk of lateral movement
Threat Protection
Does it inspect traffic content?
Identity-Aware Web Application Firewall
Handle cross-site scripting, content vulnerabilities
Cloaking & End-to-End Encryption
Opaque to traffic content
Overlapping IPs
Handle duplicate subnets on local and remote site(s)?
Native Support
No conflict, operates at layer 7
Supported via Overlay
Requires NAT+port-forward, or, re-subnetting
Clientless Universal Access
Stop managing VPN clients. Agilicus AnyX works on any device with a browser—desktop, tablet, or phone.
- Ideal for contractors & BYOD
- No MDM required
- Zero friction onboarding
Granular Authorisation
Don’t just grant network access. Control exactly what users can do inside the application.
- Restrict specific URLs
- Control file share access
- Stop password stuffing attacks
Network Simplification
Solve the hardest networking problems without re-architecting your infrastructure.
- Outbound-only (Starlink/CGNAT)
- Overlapping IP support
- Multi-IdP Single Sign-On
Ready to move beyond the VPN?
Experience the security of an Identity-Aware Proxy, Zero Trust, Zero Compromises. No Clients to manage, no lateral movement to fear.