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VPN Audits — A Primer and a Security Audit Checklist
Popularity of VPNs (virtual private networks) has grown with the popularity, and necessity, of remote workers using outside-the-firewall remote access, often on public WiFi, to tap into internal networks. Like anyone selling a product or service, VPN service providers make bold claims and promises. But should you trust them? How can you identify
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What is Killware? What You Need to Know About the Newest Cybersecurity Threat
Killware has been frequenting the news in recent weeks. Some of the actual headlines, from real news sources, can come across as pretty frightening:
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VPN Hardening: What It Is and How to Do It
Cybersecurity is inherently complex. It involves hardware and software, as well as the most complicated component — actual human beings. Sometimes, though, the simplest measures can make a significant difference.
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IoT Vulnerabilities for Cybersecurity
The term “Internet of Things” (IoT) was first used in 1985. These “things” are tools, programmed for applications, and they transmit data over the internet or other networks. IoT devices include hardware such as sensors, actuators, gadgets, appliances, or machines that can be embedded into mobile devices, industrial equipment, environmental
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VPN's Role in SASE
In 2019, the research firm Gartner coined the term “secure access service edge” (SASE) to describe “ … network security functions (such as SWG, CASB, FWaaS and ZTNA), with WAN capabilities (i.e., SDWAN) to support the dynamic secure access needs of organizations.” The idea that remote users can have secure access, no matter where they work, became
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VPN Kill Switch for OpenVPN Connect Now Available
OpenVPN strives to deliver reliable VPN server connections. But no internet-based service, not even OpenVPN, can operate without an occasional failure. Whether it’s an unreliable internet connection or ISP, VPN server problems, or an issue with antivirus or firewall settings — dropped connections happen. And when VPN connection failures happen,
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RDP Security — How to Secure Remote Desktop Protocol
What is remote desktop protocol? The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) enables remote employees to use Microsoft Windows at an off-site location by accessing an RDP server. This helps hybrid and remote workforces maintain productivity by using a vpn to work from home.
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How VPNs Prevent DDOS Attacks
Edit: OpenVPN Cloud is now CloudConnexa® — learn more here.
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Site-to-Site VPNs & OpenVPN Cloud
Edit: OpenVPN Cloud is now CloudConnexa® — learn more here. OpenVPN Access Server has been used for establishing site-to-site VPNs for businesses for years now. And, for many businesses, Access Server provides a powerful tool. But today, we’re excited about how our new, next-gen VPN, OpenVPN Cloud addresses the very same situation. For any
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