overview
What is Remote Access VPN?
A remote access VPN allows remote workers to securely access and use cloud applications, as well as data stored in headquarters. It encrypts all user traffic, creating a secure tunnel between the organization’s network and the remote user, regardless of their location. The encryption layer ensures that the data in transit is protected from unauthorized interception or tampering.
use cases
When is a Remote Access VPN needed?
Connecting to an organization’s network from anywhere
If you have remote workforces, or are working from remote locations, a secure connection to your company network is vital. A remote-access Virtual Private Network tunnel encrypts online traffic, allowing you to access resources and keep data safe while working across any wi-fi connection.
Accessing work files
A remote access VPN creates a safe and secure connection to your company's network resources and applications. It helps maintain authorized access controls and encrypts data during its exchanges, keeping it hidden from public view and unauthorized users. This allows organizations to strike a balance between data availability and security.
Multi-level security
Business network security perimeters must be encrypted and tunneled to accommodate remote workers and other office locations. NordLayer can build dedicated gateways that enable secure access to your company’s LAN, so everyone has controlled access to safely connect to company resources.
Office-to-office VPN
Business network perimeters must be encrypted and tunneled to accommodate remote workers and other office locations. NordLayer can build dedicated gateways that enable secure access to your company’s LAN, so everyone has controlled access to connect to company resources safely.
OVERVIEW
How Remote Access VPN works
While VPN technology isn’t new, Remote Access VPN as a service is a modern network security solution for everyday business needs. Your teams need to work safely from anywhere, anytime, and on any device. A Remote Access VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your organization’s resources, endpoint devices on the network, and the employees using them — shielding all online activity from outside users, and safeguarding sensitive areas of the network.
A VPN works to mitigate the risk of internal data breaches, facilitate the remote workforce, and defend against malicious attacks. As part of a robust security solution - like NordLayer - Remote Access VPNs for business offer a flexible and cost-effective way for companies to secure their remote teams, address their ad-hoc needs, and protect critical assets.
GETTING STARTED
How to set up your Remote Access VPN
Follow this short guide to download and start using the NordLayer Remote Access VPN
BENEFITS
Benefits of the NordLayer Remote Access VPN
You decide which users have full access to corporate assets. Using the Remote Access VPN within a flexible security solution - such as NordLayer - you can quickly achieve segmentation by assigning team IP addresses — controlling access to gateways and servers you choose.
Keep things simple with no need for additional business credentials. NordLayer offers single sign-on (SSO) integration with GSuite, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and JumpCloud.
With a NordLayer Advanced plan, you can purchase dedicated servers on-demand from locations around the world. Manage access control for your Cloud apps with IP allowlisting (whitelisting) and a dedicated server that makes for a safer and more convenient working environment.
With our Remote Access VPN, a whole workforce can operate securely on any network, and use any device — including those within BYOD policies. NordLayer encrypts online traffic and safeguards your sensitive corporate data so your team can work wherever and whenever they want.
With NordLayer, your employees can access company resources remotely. We provide safe and secure access to your work accounts and company databases — no matter where you are or which device you’re on. With support for multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, you can be safe in the knowledge that no matter the device being used, company data will be secure.
With a dedicated server, you can create custom gateways for your team members, and ensure safe and convenient access to company resources wherever they are.
OUR ROADMAP TO SUCCESS
Why choose NordLayer?
Modern organizations face challenges in protecting remote users, providing safe access to resources, and safeguarding against outside threats. NordLayer offers flexible and totally hardware-free digital protection — built for businesses like yours.
Scaling
Evolving your business is challenging. NordLayer scales with your business and keeps your employees safe at all times.
Compatibility
Utilizing OVPN, IKEv2, and NordLynx tunneling protocols, NordLayer is compatible with current operating systems and existing security infrastructures alike.
Performance
Get optimal performance for everyday business operations with up to 1Gbps speeds through our dedicated server option.
Management
Through centralized settings in an easy-to-use Control Panel, your admins can control who accesses what area of your office network.
ADVANCED PROTECTION
Does your company need a more advanced security solution?
Changing business needs can be a challenge for legacy security solutions. Explore our modern access solutions for digital protection that evolves with your organization.
OUR INSIGHTS
Remote Access resources
Additional info
Frequently asked questions
By utilizing AES-256 bit encryption, NordLayer’s solution creates a secure tunnel between endpoints — effectively blocking all traffic from outside the network.
Remote access is a byproduct of a secure connection to an internal network from an external one. In simple terms: by using a VPN, you can securely access files, sites, and apps remotely.
NordLayer office and Remote Access VPN offers three types of tunneling protocols. These are:
- IPSec/IKEv2 - A dependable, stable option - especially when moving between different networks.
- OpenVPN (UDP) - A good combination of speed and security, but it may not work on all networks.
- OpenVPN (TCP) - A secure and reliable protocol - although slower than UDP, TCP works on the vast majority of networks.
There is no one protocol more secure than another — they all offer pros and cons of different varieties, though. Please refer to the question above.
A site-to-site VPN creates an encrypted tunnel from one network to a remote site — think about it like this: a connection between a file server in the office and a user sitting at home. A site-to-site VPN only allows for one connection at a time
Conversely, a Remote Access VPN allows multiple users to connect to a private network in order to access the resources and services of your company. It’s beneficial for businesses that have multiple remote employees.