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Your Guide to Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication: Cost and Strategies for Remote Workforce Security
When you plan to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), it’s about more than just giving your employees an extra step in their workday. It’s about adding barriers that bad actors can’t, or won’t, cross. This is especially important for hybrid or remote teams.
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VPN Types and Their Protocols Explained: When to Use Them
While working on your company’s security strategy, you likely have considered using a virtual private network, or VPN, for secure connections to your critical company assets (if not, we are still glad you’re here!). But knowing which protocol is right for your business might seem a bit more daunting than you originally realized — or perhaps you
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Stay Secure with Always-on VPN Support in OpenVPN Connect for Android
At OpenVPN, we’re always working to enhance security and ease of use for our customers. That’s why we’re excited to announce that OpenVPN Connect now supports Always-on VPN in Android. With this update, Android users can now ensure that their devices automatically connect to their VPN after boot-up and remain securely connected at all times.
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PCI Security Policy & Template: Ensure Compliance, Reduce Breach Risks, and Build Customer Trust
Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) can feel daunting for smaller organizations, especially those with limited time and resources. However, a PCI security policy is the backbone of compliance efforts. It ensures consistent practices to protect sensitive cardholder data and build customer trust.
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Zero Trust and VPNs: NOT Mutually Exclusive
Never trust, always verify. This is the basic premise behind a zero trust network. Zero trust can be an important piece of your layered cybersecurity, requiring strict identification to access a network. You don’t trust a connection without verifying it carefully. Many people in the tech industry have tried to paint the picture that zero trust
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OpenVPN Announces SOC 2 Type 2 and HIPAA Compliance
OpenVPN is proud to announce successful completion of two critical certifications: the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 Certification examination, and HIPAA compliance. SOC 2 Type 2 certification was completed on November 26, 2024, and HIPAA compliance was completed on October 22, 2024.
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TikTok Ban: What It Means and Why a VPN Might Not Be Enough
At OpenVPN, we understand that this situation has sparked renewed interest in VPNs as a potential solution, and we want to provide clarity and guidance. While a VPN can be a powerful tool for enhancing privacy and accessing restricted content, navigating a TikTok ban involves complexities beyond simply using a VPN. Here’s a breakdown of the
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Understanding OpenVPN Access Server’s Two Free Connections
When you launch OpenVPN Access Server, you can connect immediately with two free connections. How does it work? Read on to understand how you can get started testing your setup before needing to purchase a license.
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VPN Hardware Vs. VPN Software
Basic research reveals that aVPNis essential to ensuring overall network security. Setting up a VPN gives you a secure tunnel online, and allows you to create point-to-point or site-to-site connections. It also allows you to securely connect routed or bridge configurations for remote access facilities, and you link your users through your
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