Secure Remote Access Enables You to Work from Anywhere

Secure remote access provides a number of benefits, including increased security, improved mobility, and cost savings associated with reduced travel and on-site visits. It also makes it easier for users to collaborate across multiple locations, as well as access files and applications from any location.

Some common methods for secure remote access include Virtual Private Network (VPN), Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Secure Shell (SSH), and Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS).

With the rise in remote work, companies need to extend secure access of their critical data and applications to their workforces working in their homes. Such access presents several security challenges which traditional security solutions may not be able to address. The need of the hour is a secure remote access solution that focuses on ensuring secure access from anywhere, while being scalable on-demand, and addressing the issues with traditional solutions

Traditionally, VPNs are used for extending access from the enterprise network to the user device. This is done by extending a private encrypted tunnel based connection through the internet, from the device to the network, which prevents unauthorised users from accessing the network

With the increase in unmanaged devices and workforces working remotely, VPNs have become unreliable as a remote access solution. In such a scenario, companies are moving to a Zero Trust Model, which follows the Never Trust, Always verify model, leveraging a system of continuous authentication, authorization, and monitoring to secure remote access

VPNs assume unfettered trust for a user/device once they get access to the network. This means that a compromised device can gain access to the entire network, and exploit critical information. In addition, VPNs backhaul traffic through multiple hubs, causig latency and user experience issues for the end user. In addition, VPNs do not provide the required visibility that security teams may need to ensure complete control over remote connectivity. Hence secure remote access solutions for your organization are important.

Using enterprise devices remotely and on unsecured networks, without any security controls, may lead to identity or credentials theft, and lead to a user becoming an unwitting accomplice in cyber crime. This is why it is important to use zero trust secure remote access solutions for your organization.

Not only does a Zero Trust Model employ a system of continuous authentication and authorization, it also allows access on a need to know basis. Even authorised users can access only what they are allowed to use,, and everything else is completely off limits. Resultantly, Zero Trust based remote access solutions prevent any scope for lateral movement of malicious actors within the network

While VPNs allow for remote access to be extended from an enterprise network to a remote device, they are not built for large unprecedented remote workforces that we are witnessing today. As such, scalability becomes an issue, and security challenges crop up as well

The InstaSafe Zero Trust Model employs a system of continuous authentication, authorization, and monitoring and visibility. Even authorised users can access only what they are allowed to use, and everything else is completely off limits. Resultantly, Zero Trust based remote access solutions prevent any scope for lateral movement of malicious actors within the network