Cloud Security

How Identity and Access Management Fits Into Zero Trust

“Never trust, always verify.” If you’ve heard anything about zero trust network access (ZTNA), you’ve likely heard the above phrase. Verifying identity is at the crux of zero trust, and identity and access management is how you make it happen. But isn’t it enough to use multi-factor authentication? Not exactly. In this post, we’ll dive […]
July 23, 2024
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How to Build a Zero Trust Architecture

$4.45 million.  That’s the average cost of a data breach in 2023, according to IBM’s annual Cost of Data Breach report, representing an increase of 15% over the last three years. Cyberattacks are changing, and traditional techniques and over hyped new AI technologies are not enough. Your business needs a security model that has been […]
July 16, 2024
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Revolutionizing Secure Resource Sharing with CloudConnexa™ AppHub

Looking for a way to share resources and applications securely, privately, and efficiently with other CloudConnexa users? Our exciting AppHub feature enables exactly that.  With CloudConnexa AppHub, companies can now share private services and applications with each other, creating a secure extranet. The feature also enables organizations with multiple cloud networks (known to CloudConnexa users […]
June 25, 2024
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Not a Flip of the Switch: How IT Managers Implement Zero Trust Models

Over the last few years, zero trust, and more specifically zero trust network access (ZTNA) has rapidly gained popularity. In fact, according to a recent study published by ESG, the vast majority of survey respondents reported using ZTNA either extensively (46%) or for certain use cases (40%) in support of zero trust at their organizations. […]
June 18, 2024
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May/June ‘24 Cybersecurity News Roundup: RAT Malware & Vulnerabilities Target Network Security 

Summer isn’t the only thing that’s heating up. So far in 2024, there have been at least 20 major cyber attacks, according to Tech Radar, with at least six of those happening in May alone.  From late April through early June, threat actors have exploited vulnerabilities in VPN products as well as server software and […]
June 18, 2024
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Cost-Effective Site-to-Site Networking Solutions for Your Business

Cost-effective site-to-site networking is within reach, even for the smallest businesses. Here, we walk you through your options, from VPNs and MPLS to SD-WAN, to help you choose a solution that works for your business — and your budget.
March 5, 2024
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VPN, ZTNA, SASE, SSE, SDP – What Exactly Does Your Small Business Need?

The growth of cloud services makes it easier than ever for small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) to create information technology (IT) infrastructure without breaking their budgets. But like all businesses, SMBs face an increasing number of threats. Security Intelligence reports that, in 2019, “... 43% of attackers went after small businesses, and in 2021, 60% […]
February 20, 2024
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January ‘24: Exploited Exposures in VPN and Secure Remote Access Software

Cybersecurity threats in 2024 are heating up. In January alone, there were reportedly 4,645 publicly disclosed security incidents, with 29,530,829,012 known records breached. Several of these attacks were due to a handful of zero-day Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that were exploited in targeted malware and ransomware attacks, a few of which involved secure remote […]
February 6, 2024
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5 Cybersecurity Predictions for MSPs in 2024 and Actions to Prepare

In December 2023, OpenVPN surveyed partners to identify trends and share cybersecurity predictions for MSPS in 2024. Read the results here, along with actions we recommend to protect you and your clients.
January 31, 2024
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Partner Tips: 5 ZTNA Best Practices for Managed Service Providers

As an MSP, you know ZTNA is important and getting your clients set up for success with ZTNA in the long run starts with you – otherwise you wouldn’t be here. You also likely know that ZTNA is not one single tool, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be overly complex. When you’re managing several clients at once and implementing ZTNA essentials, simplicity is key. Once your clients are on board with ZTNA, it's important to follow these five best practices to keep them on the right track.
January 22, 2024
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