VPNaaS has many benefits compared to a classic VPN, as it protects both local resources and cloud applications – and at a lower cost.
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Secure, flexible, scalable: VPN infrastructure is essential in modern IT environments and not just to support the trend towards remote working in an increasingly connected world. Sophisticated endpoint policies can help companies to protect their infrastructure from cyber threats. Security features such as two-factor authentication can also provide additional security, both in consumer and professional environments. Innovations in communication technology and secure remote access have established entirely new sectors such as Industrial Control, Smart City or Edge applications. Stay up to date with our comprehensive news coverage and background reports on the latest VPN developments.
How companies should plan their VPN strategy
Secure VPN access is more important than ever, but every second home office workstation is considered a security risk. There is no better time than now for companies to rethink their VPN strategy.
Tobi’s take on secure communications: What does VPN really mean?
Hello, everybody! I’m Tobi and I study business administration at FAU in Nuremberg and I joined the NCP marketing team as a student at the start of April 2020. Starting out as a student intern at an IT security company, you encounter many terms in unfamiliar contexts or that ...
Segmenting networks for Industrial Control Systems
IT security is increasingly being recognized by most companies as an important aspect of IT security strategy in Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Some measures differ fundamentally from IT security in data centers, such as patching and vulnerability management.
Remote access with privileges: Not all VPN accounts are equal
With surprising efficiency, large parts of the economy in Germany and other countries have switched employees from working in offices to working at home. Teams, Zoom, Jitsi and other tools have taken the place of direct contact with colleagues across desks, virtual coffee breaks ...
Five Common Problems with Consumer VPNs
The recent Facebook debacle and other data privacy scandals have fueled a rising interest in virtual private network (VPN) software among consumers. Many people have adopted them for protecting their data at public Wi-Fi hotspots, or to digitally encrypt their information against ...
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