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OpenVPN Connect 3.4.0 for Android is Now Available With Updates to Core Libraries
At OpenVPN, we strive to continually improve and enhance our products. We’re pleased to introduce the new OpenVPN Connect version 3.4.0 for Android. This release includes major updates of OpenVPN and OpenSSL libraries, three new levels of security for increased user flexibility, and more.
Mollie Horne
3 minute read

January ‘24: Exploited Exposures in VPN and Secure Remote Access Software
Cybersecurity threats in 2024 are heating up. In January alone, there were reportedly 4,645 publicly disclosed security incidents, with 29,530,829,012 known records breached. Several of these attacks were due to a handful of zero-day Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that were exploited in targeted malware and ransomware attacks, a few
Krista Lyons
6 minute read

5 Cybersecurity Predictions for MSPs in 2024 and Actions to Prepare
The coming year is a big year for managed service providers (MSPs). According to recent research conducted by Mordor Intelligence, the global managed services market is expected to reach $311.32 billion by 2027. To take advantage of this boom in managed services, MSPs must be able to keep up with constantly shifting trends in technology,
Krista Lyons
11 minute read

Partner Tips: 5 ZTNA Best Practices for Managed Service Providers
Implementation of Zero Trust principles reduces the cost of a data breach by about $1 million, according to research from IBM. Startlingly, the same research found that only 41% of organizations said they have deployed a zero trust security architecture, while 59% said they haven’t. MSPs can bridge the gap for clients who fall into the latter
Krista Lyons
7 minute read

Now Available in Beta — Log Streaming for CloudConnexa®
OpenVPN Cloud is now CloudConnexa® — learn more here.
Mollie Horne
3 minute read

OpenVPN Announces SOC 2® Compliance
OpenVPN is proud to announce successful completion of the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2®, AICPA Certification examination on December 8, 2023. This examination, along with additional recent security validation, reaffirms OpenVPN’s dedication to protecting our customers. In order to meet the SOC 2® standards, OpenVPN was required to
Krista Lyons
4 minute read

Partner Tips: Getting Client Buy-In for ZTNA
Zero trust network access (ZTNA) has been around since 2010 and rose in popularity in 2021 when the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Biden Administration released their guidelines and recommendations. But just because ZTNA has been around for a while and has data to back why it should be used doesn’t necessarily mean MSPs have automatic
Krista Lyons
7 minute read

Navigating Cybersecurity: Choosing Between All-In-One Platforms and Point Solutions
The cybersecurity industry, and SaaS as a whole, is continually reshaping and changing through acquisitions. These deals have led to a boom in consolidated platforms offering multiple bundled solutions, and more companies attempting to satisfy multiple use cases through a diverse product portfolio.
Krista Lyons
11 minute read

How To Deploy a Connector on CloudConnexa
Are you feeling a little lost when it comes to deploying connectors on CloudConnexa? Don't worry; we've got you covered. First off: what exactly is a connector? A Connector is software that is installed on an Application Server or on a computer/virtual machine running on your private network. It creates an always-on OpenVPN tunnel to the
Heather Walters
16 minute read

Trail of Bits Validates Security Strength of OpenVPN
With over 60 million downloads of OpenVPN’s core open source software, 20,000+ business customers, and hundreds of companies who use the OpenVPN protocol in their own products, you may be wondering: Is the OpenVPN protocol safe?
Krista Lyons
7 minute read