Key Terms

An Access Group defines which Users or User Groups can access specific Applications. Access Groups are used to enforce least-privilege access policies within the WPC.

AppHub allows a private Application within one WPC to be securely shared with another WPC or a trusted third party.

An Application defines a private resource that users can access through the WPC. Applications can represent internal services such as web applications, file shares, remote desktops, or domain-based services.

The Cloud ID uniquely identifies your WPC. It uses the format [company].openvpn.com (for example, acme.openvpn.com). The Cloud ID is selected during signup and can't be changed.

A Connection Profile is a configuration file that contains the certificates and settings required to connect a device to a WPC. It's commonly referred to as a .ovpn file, OVPN profile, or CloudConnexa profile.

Cyber Shield provides DNS-based filtering and traffic inspection capabilities within the WPC. It helps block malicious domains, inappropriate content categories, and known threats.

A Host is a single device or server connected directly to a WPC using a Host Connector. Hosts are typically individual application servers, remote desktop servers, or other standalone systems that don't require a full network to connect.

A Host Connector is software installed on a single server or device to securely connect it to a WPC.

The Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDS/IPS) monitors traffic transiting the WPC and can detect or block malicious activity.

A Network is a private network (such as a corporate LAN, VPC, or branch office) connected to a WPC. A Network is attached to a CloudConnexa Region using a compatible router or a Network Connector to enable secure communication between users and private resources.

A Network Connector is software that connects a private network to a WPC when a compatible router isn't used. It establishes a secure tunnel between the network and a CloudConnexa Region.

A Region is a geographic location where CloudConnexa operates data centers that terminate secure VPN tunnels from connected devices, networks, and hosts. When importing a Connection Profile, choose the Region closest to you to optimize performance and reduce latency.

A User Group is a collection of Users with shared characteristics, such as department or role. User Groups simplify access control by allowing policies to be applied to multiple users at once.

The User Portal is the web interface where users manage their devices and download their Connection Profile. It also provides instructions for installing OpenVPN Connect and accessing resources. The User Portal is accessed using your Cloud ID, for example: https://acme.openvpn.com.

A Wide-Area Private Cloud (WPC) is the private overlay network created for your organization when you sign up for CloudConnexa. It securely connects users, applications, networks, and hosts through encrypted tunnels over the internet.