Restricted Internet Access: Securing Special Purpose Devices
The volume and variety of devices connected to your business network require a balance between accessibility and security – all without hindering performance or productivity.
Prevent misuse and protect special purpose internet-connected devices (no headache required).
Your business environment is a diverse ecosystem with a variety of connected devices. You may have security controls and policies around BYOD devices, remote, and hybrid workers, but how can you protect your business from security threats posed by special purpose internet-connected business devices such as IoT devices like dedicated point of sale (POS) systems and shared office printers?
Limit internet access when you need
Enforce very strict internet access control.
Reduce the need for additional security measures
Only access pre-approved apps and sites to prevent misuse and enforce zero trust principles.
Secure access to trusted internet destinations
Prevent attacks over your devices and networks with secure encryption.
Protect kiosks, POS systems, and special devices from being an open door for threat actors.
Special purpose devices keep your business running – but they pose a unique (and challenging) network security risk. OpenVPN’s CloudConnexa can help.Limiting access
Specialized, single-purpose devices shouldn’t be exposed to the risk of limitless internet access; access should be limited to essential internet services needed for device function.
Protection from exploits
Any internet connected device is open to exploits and being made part of a botnet. DNS-based content filtering falls short as a safeguard because Command and Control servers can be contacted directly using IP addresses.
Preventing misuse of devices
Lock down general purpose devices used for a specific purpose such as Android tablets used as a kiosk so that it is not misused for general internet access.
CloudConnexa for Restricted Internet Access: Define Trusted Internet Services and Restrict Access
Restricted Internet Access, a core feature of CloudConnexa, enables organizations to enforce very strict internet access control by limiting internet access to essential, trusted services. This restricts the device to those internet services alone; any attempt to use other internet services, either by directly contacting destination IP addresses or using DNS, is blocked.This level of security is ideal for special purpose internet-connected devices, such as POS and kiosks. Plus, use of restricted internet access reduces the need for other internet traffic security controls because only trusted internet destinations can be accessed.
CloudConnexa Restricted Internet Access gives you the ability to:
Effectively limit access
Limit access to only designated internet destinations instead of the open internet. Prevent misuse of devices because they can be used to only reach essential internet applications.
Enterprise-grade encryption
Secure connections to pre-approved applications with enterprise-grade encryption and tunneling.
Secure & protect devices
Protect all connected devices with restricted internet from breaches.
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