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Virtual Private Networking

Over the years the need for protecting organizational data and transactions has driven

organizations to adopt and implement highly secured virtual private networks offered across

the globe (Lipp, Blanchet, & Bhargavan, 2019). Adoption and implementation of the types of

VPN products have led to the ranking of these products globally driven by the level of

security and efficiency they provide to the companies. This paper intends to discuss some of

the popularly used Virtual Private networking in the networking by different organizations in

the data management and sharing which include cisco, google cloud, Nordlayer, and the

perimeter 81.

Cisco

Cisco is considered one of the top leaders in securing and enabling remote

functionality of organizations. It contains the AnyConnect that is a policy-driven VPN tool

that is designed to secure the network access of remote workers across VPN, wired and

wireless connections. It uses the SSL and IKEv2 protocols for enhancing top security

connections that enable users to be authenticated through multifactor authentication MEA

before connection. This implies that hackers cannot tap into the connection regardless of if

they have the correct passwords since all the data traffic is effectively encrypted to a point

whereby if the connection is intercepted, its associated data type will not be readable

(Kurniawan et al., 2019).

Google Cloud VPN

Google Cloud VPN is one of the Google Cloud brand security products for securing

the critical assets of entities and the related process compliant (Brassil, & Kopaliani, 2020).

Google Cloud VPN is designed to cover and provide security from all network architecture to

the granular protection of endpoints and users. It is known to offer fast, and secure

connections to remote users and organizations' general networks. The Cloud VPN is provided
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in two main categories; the Classic VPN and HA (high availability) VPN that both connect

the users to their networks using the IPsec connection. In addition, they also use an external

IP address for protecting users' location and identity during browsing. The HA VPN provides

service-level agreement SLA of approximately 99.99 percent availability while the Classic

VPN provides 99.9 percent of the SLA to its customers.

NordLayer

NordLayer is one of the global cyber security solutions for entities offering security

and privacy services to over 10 million users (Ishii, 2019). The Nord Layer VPN is designed

and modified to provide access and control in line with zero trust principles that aid the

organizations in securing remote access to its network access. Using its AES 256-bit

encryption in securing remote devices, it can secure all data traffic immediately the user

clicks on the gateway. In addition to that, the Kill Switch Feature automatically cuts off

traffic from the device connection if there is a server break. Finally, while its users connect

to the VPN using entities' passwords, it also supports third-party multifactor as well as their

biometric authentication using the Okta, OneLogin, Google Workspace, and Azure AD for

maximum security.

The Perimeter 81

The Perimeter 81 is a global security and network access vendor that provides cloud-

based access security for supporting all types and sizes of organizations (Weinstock, & Elran,

2017). One of its main advantages is that it is infinitely scalable with over 30 different types

of data centers worldwide for reliability and availability to its users. Its security coverage

covers cloud environments, company databases, and staging servers using secure connections

to all devices that are remote. Its key feature is its software-designed perimeter (SDP) for

limiting access to such cloud environments and web applications. In addition, it provides full

visibility for admins to configure the perimeter for different users’ access to the network. Its
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customers are also allowed to access the activity audits, and reports that allow admins to

monitor, login, app connections, and gateway deployments (Lipp, Blanchet, & Bhargavan,

2019). Finally, it also possesses the DNS filter capabilities that enable administrators to

block users from using various sites in the web browser.

For enabling remote operation of the employers at the same time aiming at achieving

the overall goals and objectives of the organization, these security features of VPN products

are recommended and needed (Lipp, Blanchet, B., & Bhargavan, 2019). The main benefits

for the adoption and implementation of this product will be the provision of excellent

protection for the organization's network connections as well as providing in-depth visibility

to the third parties that may attempt to access the organization's network. In addition to that,

they aid in the establishment of policies that restrict as well as allow access by the employees

to various business sites that may trigger insecure conditions.

The organization can also benefit from the early detection of operating systems and

other related third-party application vulnerabilities in real-time. Therefore, the admins can

configure these vulnerability patches through the central management console thus initiating

the necessary measures that prevent further damage to the organizations (Gozali, Suharno, &

Achmad, 2020). Finally, by integrating a different wide range of devices, employees will be

able to connect with the work desktops anyplace including their portable devices hence

making organizations provide services to their active clients. In addition to that, they exist as

great solutions for enterprises that have employees around the world creating a connection

across various time zones.

Recommendations

Based on the analysis of the top VPN products that exist in the market,

recommendations towards the existence of highly secure organizations will demand the

corporation to adopt, Cisco, NordLayer, and the Perimeter 81 (Gozali, Suharno, & Achmad,
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2020). All these VPN products are suitable for organizational employees that work remotely

using different gadgets and using different networks. The compatibility with the different

gadgets and their ability to effectively accommodate the different networks while providing

security is crucial for the achievement of the overall goal and objective of the organization.

However, the ideal product that suits the organization is the perimeter 81 Business VPN since

it is more effective and operational with Windows Mac, Android, Linux, Chromebook, and

Ios that are often used by employees remotely. In addition, it is highly recommended for any

size of an entity with employees working and switching across multiple devices within the

shortest time (Lipp, Blanchet, & Bhargavan, 2019).

Conclusion

The adoption of appropriate and reliable VPNs within the organizations creates a

private network across a public connection that will enable employees to work remotely at

the same time fulfilling the expected objectives and goals. A VPN such as a perimeter 81

creates corporate anonymity and privacy by limiting the entity's protocol IP address that

reduces the organizational digital footprint as well as encrypting employees' connections.

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