CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Many companies turned to their existing VPN infrastructure, beefing up the terminating appliances in the datacenter with additional capacity to support hundreds or thousands of new work from home (WFH) users. However, VPN infrastructure isnt designed to support an entire workforce.

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Packet Pushers

MARCH 9, 2020

Let's Encrypt revokes millions of digital certs, Microsoft proposes SMB over QUIC for file access without a VPN (and an easier way to get through firewalls), big vendors offer extended free trials of conferencing software for companies considering remote work, Microsoft pays hourly workers full salaries during work slowdowns, and more.

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Akins IT

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

A VPN is a Virtual Private Network. Why use a VPN? One of the core reasons that people use VPN's is to secure their network, while increasing their privacy. Another reason people use VPN's are because a lot of sevices are geogrpahically blocked. What is a Virtual Private Network? Do You Need Secure Casual Browsing?

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CATO Networks

APRIL 26, 2021

One prominent alternative is Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms with embedded Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) that alleviate the security dangers and other disadvantages of VPN. VPNs Put Remote Access Security at High Risk In general, VPNs provide minimal security with traffic encryption and simple user authentication.

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Juniper

JANUARY 10, 2025

However, the bad news is that this new era also brings the ability to break current VPN encryption algorithms. Since the new algorithms can be installed on existing VPN infrastructure through a software upgrade, they will provide an easy path for existing network VPN solutions to become quantum safe.

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Kentik

MARCH 19, 2020

When more of the workforce shifts to working remotely, it puts new and different strains on the infrastructure across different parts of the network, especially where VPN gateways connect to the network edge. More advanced VPNs can do this by application type. The richest data sources are from the VPN devices or firewalls.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Network performance, security, and redundancy all became major issues as AdRoll grew, prompting Dunne to search for a VPN alternative. What struck me most about AdRolls use case was that it was a microcosm for the issues so many enterprises face with VPN. Often, VPNs makes sense at a small scale or for one-off applications.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 10, 2023

Why remote access should be a collaboration between network & security | White Paper A VPN Cant Provide Zero Trust The rise of remote and hybrid work has made secure remote access a vital capability for many organizations. Without built-in access controls, VPNs cannot enforce zero trusts least privilege access policies.

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4sysops

JANUARY 7, 2025

With support for modern VPN protocols like SSTP and IKEv2, RRAS ensures encrypted connections, reliable routing, and seamless access to internal resources, making it ideal for hybrid and remote work environments. Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) provides secure remote connectivity and network management on Windows Server.

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Network Engineering

AUGUST 19, 2020

Also need to setup a VPN on OPNsense but will that be possible if 3560 is acting as the DHCP server? 37)SE1 no service timestamps log datetime msec no service timestamps debug datetime msec no service password-encryption ! edit1: This is a mockup of current/future network. version 12.2(37)SE1 hostname c3560g ! ! ! 10.0.10.10

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 27, 2022

What is a Remote Access VPN and How Does it Work? A remote access virtual private network (VPN) is a solution designed to securely connect a remote user to the enterprise network. A remote access VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between a remote worker and the enterprise network.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 4, 2018

SD-WAN directs WAN traffic across encrypted Internet tunnels. Learn more about SD-WAN and related topics at [link] Related posts: Cloud MPLS – The business case for SD-WAN Cloud Network Automation The post MPLS, VPN Internet Access, Cloud Networking or SD-WAN? A standard SD-WAN does have its challenges.

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Akins IT

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Its important to understand how this large scale wireless encryption exploit operates and how you can take preventative measures to protect your network from the KRACK exploit and future security compromises to come. WPA and WPA2, an otherwise ubiquitous wireless encryption standard was at the center of the exploit. Always use a VPN.

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DoorDash Engineering

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The data transfer between DoorDash and payment processors needs to be encrypted to protect customers’ privacy and sensitive data. We considered two common approaches for linking on-premise data centers with the AWS cloud: Site-to-Site VPN and Direct Connect. At the same time, it ensures a consistent connection with low latency. .

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 11, 2021

Many companies that already offered VPN services to a small group of remote workers scurried to extend those capabilities to the much larger workforce sequestering at home. With a VPN, all communication between the user and the VPN is encrypted. There is no need to set up regional hubs or VPN concentrators.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 3, 2023

Historically, virtual private networks (VPNs) were the only available solution, and this familiarity has driven many organizations to expand their existing VPN infrastructure as the need for secure remote access has grown. While VPNs can protect against eavesdroppers, thats about all that they can do.

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Network Engineering

JANUARY 1, 2025

2024-12-31 00:35:58.901 -0800 [INFO]: reading config /etc/vpn/ikemgr.conf 2024-12-31 00:35:58.901 -0800 2024-12-31 00:35:58.901 -0800 IKE sched thread: 19878: starting up. 483): For encrypted key(len=57): 2025-01-01 02:33:50.039 -0800 debug: pan_cryptod_dump_buf(pan_cryptod_sysd_api.c:767): rcf_read start. 500] - 10.0.2.22[500]:(nil)

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 18, 2023

Companies looking to provide secure remote access to their off-site employees have largely chosen to expand their existing virtual private network (VPN) deployments. VPNs are ill-suited to meeting modern business needs and will only become less so in the future.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 5, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak led to a surge in business VPN usage in an extremely short timeframe. In fact, multiple regions saw VPN usage rise over 200% in a matter of weeks. However, as they settle into the new normal, many enterprises are also learning that there are several VPN disadvantages as well. Lets find out.

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Kentik

DECEMBER 15, 2021

VPN construction - We build your network across the internet and provide enhanced corporate security with data encryption and QoS delivery solutions. Want to know more? For more information on Sciens, check out their site and services. You can also learn more about Kentik’s Channel Partner Program.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Encrypt Data, Not Just the Tunnel Most remote access solutions create an encrypted point-to-point tunnel to carry the communications payload. The data payload itself must also be encrypted for strong security. VPNs provide point-to-point connectivity. Security is still a considerable concern when VPNs are used.

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Akins IT

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Use encryption: Try using encrypted email services or install an encryption plugin for your email client to protect the content of your emails from being intercepted or read by unauthorized individuals. When accessing your email from a public Wi-Fi network, use a virtual private network (VPN) to protect your connection.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 8, 2020

Once the VPN on our primary firewall rebooted. Performance and User Experience Mobile and home VPN users often complain about remote access performance even when infrastructure is sized appropriately, thanks to the unpredictability, latency and packet loss inherent in the public Internet core.

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The Network DNA

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The bodyguard is like a virtual private network (VPN) connection that encrypts (or protects) your internet traffic from all the other requests around it. Suppose that you are traveling on this road with a bodyguard to protect you. You are still using the same road as other customers, but with an extra layer of protection.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Why remote access should be a collaboration between network & security | Whitepaper Where Legacy Secure Remote Access Falls Short With a growing percentage of corporate workforces working on remote or hybrid schedules, a secure remote access VPN is essential. In many cases, companies are reliant on VPNs to provide this capability.

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CATO Networks

MAY 24, 2020

The same group that was behind a series of attacks on companies using sophisticated malware that encrypts files, known as Sodinokibi or REvil. It is speculated that the attack on Travelex became possible because the company had failed to patch vulnerable VPN servers. We also address the shortcomings of VPNs.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

However, on the user side, enterprises are grappling with the limitations of VPNs, which were once the go-to solution for secure remote access. The VPN Dilemma VPNs, while effective for basic remote access, often fall short in addressing the evolving security and performance needs of modern enterprises.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 17, 2021

Source: Market Trends: How to Win as WAN Edge and Security Converge Into the Secure Access Service Edge, 29 July 2019, Joe Skorupa, Neil MacDonald VPN Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions provide an encrypted link between a network and a remote user or network.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Many MPLS customers today add VPN encryption to secure the network. Myth 4: MPLS is the Only Networking Option for Enterprises in China With the recent crackdown on VPN connections in China, many believe MPLS is now the only way to go. However, because traffic is sent in the clear, they are vulnerable to wiretapping.

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TechDirectArchive

MARCH 6, 2025

Resistant to ransomware: Cannot be deleted or encrypted, even if the OS is compromised. Here is how to create a Tailscale VPN connection to Synology NAS , and Object First OOTBI Appliance Unboxing and Quick Setup for some additional physical security tips. Ootbi utilises Veeams direct-to-object functionality.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 16, 2020

Remote Workers Need Network Access Comparable to In-Office Workers To accommodate the sudden surge of home-based workers, network managers might have ordered a slew of new VPN licenses, and maybe even a larger firewall or VPN appliance, to connect people to the corporate network.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Any SD-WAN should build a virtual overlay of encrypted tunnels between locations. The SD-WAN make configuring this mesh of tunnels simple, managing the encryption keys, creating the tunnels, and automating their full mesh setup. This solution will work, we have been using mobile VPN for years, but users will hate it.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 19, 2018

He comments in his blog about why businesses would move to SD-WAN: Theres a huge business case that SD-WAN products are aiming to solve: replacing traditional MPLS/VPN networks with encrypted transport over public Internet.Internet access is often orders of magnitude cheaper than traditional circuits.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Now we can use a socket, a VPN tunnel, or the mobile client, depending on location and user requirements. Today, most Internet traffic is encrypted, limiting the visibility of many traditional IT tools. Decrypting and re-encrypting traffic has no impact on Cato Cloud performance. Cato Cloud intercepts SSL/TLS traffic at scale.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Weve all heard of AV and VPN, but there are many more cybersecurity-related acronyms and abbreviations that are worth taking note of. ZTNA Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), also called a software-defined perimeter (SDP), is an alternative to Virtual Private Network (VPN) for secure remote access.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 2, 2017

They encrypt traffic, like any other VPN, but lack the advanced security services necessary for defending against advanced persistent threats, malware penetration, and more. Then there are also the additional security costs that often need to be calculated into the equation. As a rule, SD-WAN appliance do not provide advanced security.

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Kentik

JULY 6, 2017

But the reality is that within most providers both MPLS VPN services and public Internet services ride on the same shared network infrastructure. Now that the traffic is routing over the Internet, encryption becomes a must have. Carrier MPLS services are really expensive bandwidth.

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