Once upon a time, virtual private networks (VPNs) were considered the cutting edge of technology, offering a simple and secure way for remote users to access protected resources on corporate networks. Fast forward to the present, and VPNs are struggling to keep up with hybrid work and modern-day threats.
Businesses, for too long, have been stretching and patching up their existing VPN infrastructure, tolerating the consequential network performance issues and security vulnerabilities. It’s time to rethink our continued reliance on this legacy technology. Here are five telltale signs that your VPN is in a pickle, signaling the need to explore more modern access alternatives like Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).