With the rise of remote work, companies have faced several logistical challenges. Chief among those is how to allow remote workers to access company resources safely and with a lowered risk of infiltration by malicious actors looking to steal valuable data or disrupt day-to-day business operations. In this NordLayer review, we look at one way companies can use to secure their data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One solution many companies, both large and small, have turned to is the utilization of virtual private networks (VPNs)<\/a>. They can route remote workers\u2019 traffic through easier-to-monitor pathways, giving businesses greater safety and control over their sensitive data when used in concert with dedicated endpoint management solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, VPNs come with a few caveats and hitches that make them potentially unideal for large-scale operations. Chief among them is that VPNs were never designed as cybersecurity products. For example, although many providers tout a VPN\u2019s ability to protect users\u2019 traffic while using public WiFi, attack methods like Tunnel Vision<\/a> can still leave users vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, VPNs face difficulties during set-up and scaling for more than a handful of users and devices. If not configured properly, a business\u2019s network can still be put at risk, and even when configured the right way, you might still encounter congestion and device performance issues, particularly when remote workers use a VPN for heavy-bandwidth activities like Zoom calls or downloading large files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cloud-based network security<\/a> products like NordLayer aim to bridge the gap between VPNs and proper cybersecurity solutions, giving businesses an added layer of security alongside the strict, controlled access required to implement a zero-trust<\/a> security framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n