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.
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 ...
Beat Unintended Consequences of GDPR with VPNs
When EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced in May 2018, it was supposed to give citizens more control over their online data. Companies had to tell consumers how their personal data would be stored and obtain consent to use it.
Mobile devices need protecting too
Attacks on or by end devices that are not on the company premises happen again and again. A VPN is important and indispensable for remote connections to the corporate network, but it is only half the battle.
How to Keep IoT Devices Secure
Office environments everywhere are being transformed as more and more Internet of Things (IoT) devices enter the workplace. From intelligent air conditioning units and smart lighting to digital assistants and even app-based access control, IoT is having a tremendous impact on ...
In many industries, technology is developing faster than the ability to secure it. As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) permeates finance, retail, logistics, telecommunications, and healthcare sectors – enterprises and security professionals are faced with the challenge of ...
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