Remote Access

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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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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Watch on Demand: Strengthening Remote Access in Healthcare with Zero Trust 

Recently, OpenVPN hosted a webinar for those in the healthcare industry to learn more about how zero trust can keep their patient data safe. If you missed the webinar, you can still catch the replay here. Network Security Challenges in Healthcare Healthcare organizations, especially those with remote employees or providers who travel between multiple sites, […]
June 12, 2024
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April ‘24 Cybersecurity News Roundup: Brute Force Attacks & Vulnerabilities on VPNs & SSH

The second quarter of 2024 is proving busy for bad actors, specifically for those targeting network security providers like VPNs and Secure Shell (SSH). From mid-January to March 2024, CISA published several advisories regarding VPN vendors, releasing an emergency directive in early February after 1700 organizations fell victim to a campaign by an unknown Chinese […]
April 30, 2024
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Cisco Sunsetting AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Version 4.x: Switch to OpenVPN Alternative

On March 31, 2024, Cisco announced end-of-life dates for their Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.x. If your business is a Cisco client, this may be a good time to re-evaluate your VPN solution before transitioning to their Cisco Secure Client software.  What Cisco AnyConnect customers should know In a recent announcement from Cisco, the […]
April 16, 2024
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Harnessing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to Manage Shadow IT

As new technology, new risks, and new tools surface faster than most teams can keep up with, organizations are experiencing a surge in shadow IT. Employees, usually in an effort to get their work done more efficiently, resort to using unauthorized applications and services outside of the approved IT infrastructure. While this trend may arise […]
April 2, 2024
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Guide to Choosing a Business VPN for Secure Remote Access

In the first installment of our series, we discussed the reasons for a small or midsize business to choose a point solution over a platform, or bundled solution, including flexibility and scalability. Once you’ve made the decision to move forward with a point solution, you may be asking yourself where to begin with finding the right solutions for your business where it currently stands and where you want to be in the future.  In this post, we spoke to our team of experts to share how to choose the right solutions for your business – be they a best-of-breed point solution or a bundled platform.
February 27, 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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NetworkinGuys Leverages OpenVPN Access Server for Secure and Scalable Client Connectivity

Founded in 2003, NetworkinGuys has carved a unique niche for itself. Here's how they use Access Server for their wide array of clients.
January 8, 2024
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