Deployment options
Same platform. Same price. Your choice of where.
Run Lumen Edge as a dedicated SaaS instance, in your own data center, or fully disconnected. You never trade features for control, and you never pay more for it.
Side by side
Compare deployment models
| SaaS | On-prem | Air-gapped | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every integration and module | |||
| Correlation engine & approval workflow | |||
| Multi-tenancy & role-based access | |||
| Where the platform runs | Lumen Edge-operated, your region | Your data center / private cloud | Your isolated network |
| Who operates upgrades | Lumen Edge | You, with our support | You, with offline bundles |
| Internet connectivity needed | Sensors → console (outbound) | Optional | |
| Pricing | Per asset | Per asset, same price | Per asset (Enterprise) |
Sensors
The only thing that always runs on your side.
Whatever the deployment model, sensors sit where your networks are and do the collecting. They are designed to be easy to approve with your network and security teams.

EDR & XDR
Identity & directory
Cloud & MDM
SIEM, NDR & scannersRuns anywhere
Windows, Linux, macOS or as a container, on a VM, a small appliance or an existing server.
Outbound only
Pulls tasks over HTTPS. No inbound firewall rules, proxy-aware.
No stored secrets
Integration credentials live in the console and are delivered per task.
One per segment
Deploy per site, VLAN, DMZ or OT zone. One sensor covers thousands of assets.
Onboarding
Accelerated deployment, whichever you choose.
- 01
Initial setup
We provision your SaaS instance in your region, or install on-prem together with your team.
- 02
Onboarding
Structured training for analysts and administrators, tailored to Security, GRC and IT roles.
- 03
Implementation support
Integration tuning, approval policies, dashboards and reports during rollout.
- 04
Value realization
Regular reviews to make sure coverage, hygiene and savings goals are met.
FAQ
Deployment questions
Do we need to install agents on our endpoints?
What network access does the sensor need?
Where is SaaS data hosted?
Is on-prem more expensive?
Can we start in SaaS and move on-prem later?
Not sure which model fits?
Tell us about your environment and constraints, and we will recommend a deployment and walk you through it.
SaaS or on-prem · no endpoint agents · every module included