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The Clear Choice: OpenVPN vs. Others

Simple Administration
Configuration wizards
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Connection visibility
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DNS log
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Audit log
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SIEM integration
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Performance & Availability
Full-mesh topology
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Multi-region
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Kernel-level encryption support
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Network Security
Built-in IDS/IPS
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Built-in content filtering
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DNS security
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Network Access Controls
Device posture enforcement (ZTNA)
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Location-based access (ZTNA)
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Identity-based access (ZTNA)
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Multi-factor authentication
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Built-in certificate management
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Application micro-segmentation
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Identity provider integration
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Simplified Routing
Routing using domain names (IP overlap resolution)
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Split-tunneling using domain names
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Backed by enterprise-grade security

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Certification ISO 27001ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Certification HIPAAHIPAA Compliant
Certification GDPRGDPR Compliant

How to Choose the Right Solution for You

Secure connections for every use case.

Assessing Security Requirements

Assessing Security Requirements

You'll need to make sure that any new platform meets your existing security and compliance requirements while also fitting into your current tech stack. OpenVPN offers APIs in Access Server and CloudConnexa and is focused on helping you stay in compliance.
Performance Needs

Performance Needs

Staying secure doesn't need to come at the cost of your network speed or performance with OpenVPN DCO. In fact, OpenVPN has shown significant performance gains compared to competitors like Wireguard.
Budget Considerations

Budget Considerations

Often, the final decision for network security decisions comes down to cost. OpenVPN offers flexibility to scale up and down as your business grows, and starts at $11 per month, per connection. Check out our OpenVPN Pricing for more information.

Learn more about all OpenVPN capabilities.

Two solutions — one goal

Self-hosted or cloud-delivered: We've got your network security covered.

AccessServer
Self-hosted

Access Server

Access Server gives you complete control over your security architecture with customizable access policies and private tunneling.

  • Check IconDeploy on IaaS providers, Docker, Linux, Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi
  • Check IconGet started fast with a ready-to-use templates
  • Check IconProtect your data by routing internet traffic through the Access Server
  • Check IconEnforce access policies with identity, device, and IP verification
CloudConnexa
Cloud-delivered

CloudConnexa®

Connect your applications, private networks, workforce, and IoT devices — without complex, hard-to-scale hardware or self-managed server software.

  • Check IconEnforce security with a full suite of Zero Trust controls
  • Check IconConnect networks seamlessly using OpenVPN or IPsec
  • Check IconEnhance protection with content filtering and IDS/IPS
  • Check IconSimplify routing with domain-based traffic rules

OpenVPN — Benefits at a Glance

Ease of Use and Setup with Fast Speeds

Ease of Use and Setup with Fast Speeds

Whether you choose Access Server or CloudConnexa, implementation is fast and easy. In most cases, you'll be up and running in under an hour. Plus, with OpenVPN Data Channel Offload (DCO), network speeds remain fast.
Security and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Security and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Enforcing Zero Trust has never been easier with encrypted tunneling and continuously verified security controls to ensure access is granted only from trusted locations, to authorized and compliant devices.
Superior Network Visibility

Superior Network Visibility

With Access Visibility and DNS Log, you'll gain unparalleled visibility into application access and unusual web activity, boost Zero Trust efforts, and eliminate security blindspots.
Multiple Supported Authentication Protocols

Multiple Supported Authentication Protocols

Access Server and CloudConnexa allow you to use your preferred sign-in methods, with options to automate and secure your devices with MFA and other authentication protocols.

Ready to take control of your infrastructure?

Our Technical Support team is available 24/7 to guide you through every step of set-up and configuration. But we doubt you'll need us.

Frequently asked questions

Backed by enterprise-grade security

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