VPN security

Learn how to use virtual private networks (VPN) to control remote access. This resource guide offers news and tips on VPN security benefits as well as vulnerabilities and threats, plus information on TLS, SSL and Ipsec.

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VPN security News

September 18, 2020 18 Sep'20
Trump's dangerous U.S. TikTok ban

President Trump's U.S. TikTok ban over national security is resting on a vague foundation. The concern can be applied to multiple industries and products.
August 24, 2020 24 Aug'20
FBI and CISA issue vishing campaign warning

The FBI and CISA have issued a joint advisory related to a vishing campaign that began in mid-July, with numerous attacks that gained access to corporate VPN credentials.
June 04, 2020 04 Jun'20
Remote work cybersecurity a concern during pandemic

Recent surveys by NordVPN and Kaspersky found that more than 60% of employees use personal devices as they work from home due to the coronavirus -- which creates cybersecurity issues.
May 27, 2020 27 May'20
McAfee: Attacks on cloud accounts up 630% during COVID-19

Between January and April amid the COVID-19 pandemic, McAfee found usage of cloud collaboration apps and attacks seeking to steal account credentials both skyrocketed.

VPN security Get Started

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Remote access vs. site-to-site VPN: What's the difference?

A remote access VPN connects remote users from any location to a corporate network. A site-to-site VPN, meanwhile, connects individual networks to each other. Continue Reading
What's the difference between GRE and IPsec tunnels?

IPsec provides more comprehensive security for IP tunneling, while GRE tunnels work well when network teams need to tunnel with multiple protocols or multicast. Continue Reading
What to know about VPN termination

Network teams make several decisions when designing a secure VPN. One of those is where in the network, logically, they will terminate the VPN tunnels. Continue Reading

Evaluate VPN security Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Site-to-site VPN security benefits and potential risks

Not every enterprise needs the functionality of a standard VPN client. A site-to-site VPN may be a better choice for some companies, but it's not without risk. Continue Reading
The future of VPNs in a post-pandemic world

Pre-pandemic, many experts touted VPN's demise. During the pandemic, VPNs became lifelines for remote workers to do their jobs. Here's what the future may hold for VPNs. Continue Reading
Is VPN split tunneling worth the security risks?

Enabling VPN split tunneling may increase speed and decrease bandwidth use and costs, but it also increases the number of security vulnerabilities faced. Continue Reading

Manage VPN security

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Best practices to maintain VPN security

Enterprises looking to maintain VPN security should focus on proper endpoint security and authentication, VPN server security and documentation for security policies. Continue Reading
Managing VPN bandwidth requirements, speed and overhead

Companies are relying on IPsec VPNs to connect their remote workers. But determining how much VPN bandwidth you need is just one consideration; VPN overhead is another. Continue Reading
Supporting remote workers in your pandemic response plan

To support employees working from home, network teams should carefully monitor VPN traffic, review firewall rules and rely on remote access support software. Continue Reading

Problem Solve VPN security Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

How are network management and security converging?

Network management and security have become even more intertwined now that more employees are working from home. How can enterprises ensure they are keeping their networks secure? Continue Reading
What are the risks of third-party VPN services?

IP address leaks, DNS service leaks and WebRTC transmissions could expose your online activities if you use certain unreliable third-party VPN services. Continue Reading
Identifying and troubleshooting VPN session timeout issues

Troubleshooting VPN session timeout and lockout issues should focus first on isolating where the root of the problem lies -- be it the internet connection, the VPN vendor or the user device. Continue Reading