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Release news

Release Notes: Geo Restrictions and Device Approval

New GoodAccess features let admins specify which countries users may connect from to the zero-trust perimeter and manually approve every device seeking access.

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ZTNA

Strengthening BYOD Security in Mid-Sized Enterprises

BYOD lets staff use personal devices but raises security risks. Learn how a cloud-based architecture enables centralized control, posture checks, and logging.

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NIS2

NIS2 Compliance: What technological requirements can you cover with GoodAccess?

Organizations lacking the means to implement technological measures for NIS 2 compliance can offload the obligation onto the vendor via security-as-a-service.

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ZTNA

Cybersecurity for SMEs: What threats can GoodAccess protect you from?

SMEs are a popular target for cybercriminals due to limited resources. GoodAccess lets them deploy SaaS-based ZTNA to protect against malware and other attacks.

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release news

What’s New: Device Posture Check & Forced Always-On Connection

Release notes: Device Posture Check keeps non-compliant devices out of your perimeter while forced always-on connection keeps security measures always active.

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Remote work

What is a backup gateway and why do you need one?

A backup gateway provides redundancy if an outage or performance issue hits the primary gateway, ensuring business continuity and reducing the cost of downtime.

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Release news

Out Now: GoodAccess Linux App

The GoodAccess Linux app enables simple configuration and management of Linux devices connecting to the GoodAccess secure environment.

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Network security

What Is Content Filtering?

Content filtering prevents access to dangerous or objectionable sites and messages. It is used by individuals, companies enforcing policies, and governments.

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ZTNA

NIS 2 – 10 Minimum Cybersecurity Risk Management Measures

The 10 minimum cybersecurity measures in Article 21 of NIS 2 help obligated entities implement a risk management process that meets the Directive objectives.

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ZTNA

ISO/IEC 27001 Compliance Guide

ISO 27001 is a cybersecurity standard offering a structured framework for information security management. Compliance is critical to supply chain security.

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Release News

Introducing System-Level Access Logs

GoodAccess now features System-Level Access Logs, a key tool for effective behavior monitoring and regulatory compliance.

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Threat protection

What Is a Port Scan?

A port scan is a networking technique that determines what ports on a device are open. Cybercriminals use port scanning to identify targets and assess defenses.

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ZTNA

8 Cybersecurity Practices For Working From Home

Work-from-home trends carry cybersecurity risks that put remote employees and companies at risk of scams and data breaches. Learn 8 best practices to stay safe.

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ZTNA

Cybersecurity Risk Management: The proactive approach to protecting your business

Cybersecurity risk management is a continuous process of analyzing cyber threats and deploying countermeasures. Read how to reduce your company’s cyber risk.

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Release News

GoodAccess Makes Managing User Permissions Easy

GoodAccess supports SCIM for user access provisioning and sync with your IdP. User Groups let you manage users and their access rights as one entity.

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Release news

We’ve Enhanced Visibility and User Experience

Recent additions to GoodAccess improve device observability and user experience. Find out what information GoodAccess provides and other improvements we made.

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Threat Protection

What Is Executive Phishing? How To Protect Your Company Against Whaling

Executive phishing, aka whaling, is a sophisticated form of spear-phishing targeting high-ranking executives. Learn how to spot and protect your business.

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ZTNA

Defending Against Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

Man-in-the-middle attacks are an insidious cyberattack targeting sensitive data in transit. Find out who is the likeliest target and how to defend against them.

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Network security

What Is SCIM? Everything You Need To Know

System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) helps businesses to automatically manage user accounts across different applications and systems.

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VPN

OpenVPN vs WireGuard: Top Two VPN Protocols Side By Side

OpenVPN and WireGuard are the top 2 VPN protocols. WireGuard excels at speed and efficiency, while OpenVPN offers more compatibility and configuration options.

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Network security

What Is Cybersecurity Posture And Why Should It Matter To Your Business?

Cybersecurity posture reflects an organization’s ability to fend off cyberattacks. It is a composite of countermeasures against multiple attack vectors.

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VPN

VPN Gateway: Everything You Need To Know

A VPN gateway is a network device that creates secure connections over the internet. Find out how they work and the benefits they offer small enterprises.

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ZTNA

NIS2 to require zero-trust as an essential security measure

Zero trust will play a key role in efforts to meet NIS2 compliance. Read on to learn what NIS2 is and how you can comply by implementing a zero-trust approach.

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VPN

VPN For Small Business: What to Look For to Make the Right Decision

Read this expert blog to learn what requirements a VPN for small business should meet in order to mitigate the risks of remote work.

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Threat protection

What Are Supply Chain Attacks And How To Defend Against Them

Supply chain attacks can have a devastating impact on a company and even the economy. In this article, we discuss supply chain attacks and how to prevent them.

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Network security

Access Control Models Explained: A 2023 Guide

There are several ways to control access to your company resources. This article explains the main access control models and how they work.

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Threat protection

Why Small Businesses Are Vulnerable To Spear Phishing

Learn about spear-phishing, a dangerous form of phishing that targets a selected individual to steal their access credentials or other sensitive information.

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VPN

What Is VPN Split Tunneling?

This article looks at what VPN split tunneling is, how it can benefit your business and what to consider before you implement it.

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Remote Access

MFA Vs 2FA: How To Choose The Best Authentication Method For Your Business

MFA and 2FA help strengthen security and reduce the risk of unauthorized access. We compare MFA and 2FA and recommend the best authentication for you.

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VPN

SD-WAN vs VPN: Does SD-WAN Replace VPN?

Find out all about the technological differences between SD-WAN and VPN, and what use cases they share or specialize in.

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Network security

What Is A Bastion Host? Choosing A Network Security Solution For Your Business

This article explains what a bastion host is, the security risks involved with using one and the alternatives for your business.

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VPN

3 Proven VPN Alternatives to Keep Your Business Safe

Read this blog to learn about three main VPN alternatives for your business to help you decide what solution fits your specific needs and preferences.

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Network security

7 Best Practices for Cloud Network Security

An overview of cloud network security and why it’s essential for businesses that use it as part of their IT setup. Best practices and valuable recommendations.

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VPN

VPNaaS (VPN as a Service) For Businesses Explained

VPN as a Service (or VPNaaS) has several benefits especially for small and medium businesses. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

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VPN

VPN Port Forwarding: Is it good or bad?

Learn about VPN port forwarding and how to use it to enable remote access and host online services safely. Find out what risks to avoid and precautions to take.

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ZTNA

Zero Trust Authentication: Never trust, always verify

Learn about zero trust authentication, where nothing is trusted by default. Access is only granted based on identity, device health, and context.

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Network security

How To Protect Your Private Company Data: 10 Tips To Get It Right

In this article you will learn 10 security practices you can follow to protect your small business against a data breach. Read more.

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Network security

Network Security: Types Of Authentications

Understanding the different types of authentications is key to the safety of your small business network. Learn all you need to know.

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ZTNA

Zero Trust Segmentation: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

Learn how to implement network and application-level segmentation to prevent lateral movement of cyber attackers and gain application-level visibility.

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VPN

Hardware VPN vs software VPN: The Ultimate Comparison

Understand the differences between hardware and software VPN with regards to their deployment, maintenance, costs, scalability, performance and security.

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ZTNA

How to Implement Zero Trust: The essential blueprint

Learn how a zero trust architecture can enhance your security posture by securing resources and data through access control, monitoring, and segmentation.

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VPN

ZTNA vs VPN: The ultimate showdown

Find out which is better for your business – ZTNA or VPN – in a side-by-side comparison of cost, complexity, scalability, and reliability.

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VPN

What is cloud VPN?

Cloud VPNs are a popular choice among remote-access solutions thanks to cost-efficiency, scalability and the enhanced security features they provide.

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VPN

VPN Protocols Compared: Which is the best?

VPN protocols determine the security, stability, and speed of a VPN connection. Choosing the right one is down to your specific needs and IT skills.

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Threat Protection

The Biggest Cybersecurity Risks To Small Businesses

This article explains why cybersecurity is important for small businesses, what the threats are, and how to counter them.

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Network Security

A Guide To Small Business Network Security

You may think your business will not fall victim to cybercrime. But if you do not have business network security in place, you could face costly data breaches.

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Remote Work

Remote Working Security: How To Work From Home Safely

What is remote work security and what tools can you use to secure your remote business against cybercrimes? Learn our expert article to learn more.

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VPN

VPN Concentrator Explained

Your hybrid work environment needs improved, cost-efficient ways to protect your networks and data. We explain how a VPN Concentrator can help you.

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VPN

The Different Types Of VPNs And How To Use Them In Your Business

Know which type of VPN to choose to keep your business safe. This article unpacks the different types of VPNs and which one you should use in your organization.

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Remote Work

Remote Work in 2023: Key trends to define your remote security this year

Get ready for the latest cybersecurity trends in 2023 and find out what measures companies should take to protect their on-site and remote workers.

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Remote Work

Remote Work Security Risks in 2023 and How to Tackle Them

Read up on the risks of remote work and how to tackle them. Learn how to maintain the freedom and flexibility of telework without security compromises.

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Threat Protection

What are brute force attacks and how do you defend against them?

Brute force attacks are simple and inexpensive attacks that use trial and error to guess login credentials, encryption keys, or session IDs.

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Threat Protection

Monitor Threat Activity in Your Infrastructure via Secure Shield

The Threat Blocker log boosts your situational awareness by keeping track of threat activity and policy violations in your IT infrastructure.

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Remote Work

Work-From-Home Security Made Easy

SaaS remote-access solutions offer the best balance between security, user experience and cost. They securely connect WFH employees with zero hardware required.

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VPN

Instant Situational Awareness and Granular Configuration

The new update of the GoodAccess web application improves user experience, provides more granular configuration, and increases your situational awareness.

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Static IP

Dedicated IP Address vs Static IP Address: Are they the same?

Not every static IP address is uniquely dedicated to an organization; some are shared. A dedicated IP is a unique identifier of an internet-connected device.

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VPN

Remote Access VPN: How It Works and What Is It For?

A remote access VPN connects remote users to internal company systems via an encrypted tunnel. It is a common method of enabling secure telework for employees.

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Threat Protection

How to Customize the GoodAccess Threat Blocker

Learn how to enhance GoodAccess’ built-in domain-level protection from malware and phishing by adding your own blocklists and importing custom DNS records.

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Threat Protection

Smell the Phish: 6 Anti-phishing best practices

Phishing scams remain one of the most widespread tactics attackers use against companies. Learn the 6 best practices businesses need to adopt to stay safe.

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VPN

IPsec VPN Explained | How IPsec works | IPsec vs SSL

IPsec is integral to many VPN services. Learn more about what is IPsec, how IPsec VPN works, its usage and differences between IPsec VPN and SSL VPN.

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ZTNA

SDP vs VPN: All You Need to Know

An SDP solution can do everything a VPN can. In fact, it improves upon the security a traditional VPN provides and makes up for some of its downsides.

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VPN

VPN vs HTTPS: Do You Need a VPN When Most Online Traffic Is Encrypted?

In this exert article, we compare VPN vs HTTPS with regards to their encryption mechanisms and uncover the key use cases for your business

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Remote Work

6 Reasons Every Remote Worker Needs a VPN

A VPN protects internet users from identity theft and exposure of sensitive information. Here are some reasons why remote workers need to use a VPN service.

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ZTNA

All You Need to Know About the Software-Defined Perimeter

The software-defined perimeter is a virtual business infrastructure that uses strong encryption and interconnects remote users, offices, branches, and clouds.

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Remote Access

How to Set up Secure Remote Access to Google Cloud

Learn how to expand your private infrastructure to your resources in Google Cloud by allowlisting traffic from the GoodAccess VPN gateway.

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Remote Access

Remote Access Control - What is it and how does it work?

Access control is a security strategy that deals with the protection of company systems and security of data transmitted over the Internet.

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VPN

Speed Up Login to GoodAccess With SSO

Single sign-on allows you to log into GoodAccess with the credentials of a 3rd-party identity provider, namely Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, and Okta.

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VPN

Improve Your Cloud VPN Security With MFA

Multi-factor authentication is a technique that strengthens the security of user authentication by extra proofs of identity besides username and password.

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Remote Access

8 Must-Haves for Your Remote Access Security in 2023

Read the 8 pro tips for uplifting your remote access security in 2023 and ensure your remote workforce doesn't pose a security risk to your business.

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VPN

Site-To-Site VPN Vs. Remote Access VPN: Get The Benefits Of Both

Understand the differences, principles and use cases of two basic VPN forms: site-to-site VPN and remote access VPN. Read the blog by GoodAccess' experts.

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VPN

Software Development: Top 5 VPN Use Cases to Implement Right Now

Read this blog to take a technical deep dive into the 5 most important use cases of a professional business cloud VPN for software developers.

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Static IP

Static IP Vs. Dynamic IP: Usage And Differences

In this article, we weigh up static IP addresses vs. dynamic addresses, their differences and usage in business environments.

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VPN

Enhanced identity awareness, connectivity and protection

This blog introduces the new features of GoodAccess cloud VPN with zero-trust access controls such as enhanced identity awareness, connectivity and protection.

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VPN

GoodAccess Cloud VPN vs Hardware VPN

GoodAccess is a SASE solution that replaces existing hardware VPNs. Let’s compare the two to see why GoodAccess is the cloud solution for the future.

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Network Security

The Cybersecurity Landscape

Cybersecurity is the protection of your and your company’s data in cyberspace.This blog introduces 4 parts of the business cybersecurity landscape.

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ZTNA

5 Things you Need to Know About SASE

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a modern cloud-based approach to network security that safely connects people with applications and systems.

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VPN

5 reasons why you need a secure business VPN

Remote access to a company's systems is quite risky, as you don’t have control over every access point. And that's why you need a secure business VPN.

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Network Security

Cybersecurity threats your data are facing in 2021

This blog describes the three most important areas of cybersecurity in 2021, the most common threats, and the steps you can take to protect your data.

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ZTNA

5 reasons why you should upgrade to a SASE network security solution in 2021

Having trouble working remotely on a legacy hardware VPN? Fortunately, there is a modern solution for your company’s network security: SASE.

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