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Enhancing Remote PC Security With a Remote Access Policy: What it is and Why it’s Important

Cybercriminals were extremely quick to capitalize on the new opportunities that remote working offered them. Between January and April 2020, the world saw an astonishing 630% increase in cloud-based cyberattacks. While businesses have worked hard to close potential gateways for such attacks, cybercrime is not going anywhere. Between February 2020 and February 2023, 20% of … Read more

Remote access software: What to look for and the best ones in the market

Remote access is a versatile tool with many different capabilities and uses across multiple industries. At their core, remote desktop programs will generally have the same basic functionality – the ability to share your screen or view another – but there are a whole host of other features that can improve your experience.

What is a remote access VPN?

As more and more companies switch to remote or hybrid work models, the use of VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) has become increasingly popular. A Remote Access VPN provides a secure, encrypted tunnel between the user and the company network, allowing remote employees access to confidential data without compromising security.

3 Reasons Your Remote Access Strategy Should Look Beyond Windows and Mac

With so many operating systems potentially being used for business, organizations need to consider incorporating as many as possible to make remote access more accessible and secure.

Brute Force Attacks Mean It’s Time to Strengthen Your Remote Access Authentication

Attackers are laser focused on gaining access to your network – even if it means having to force their way in across your remote access. But there’s something you can do to put this to a stop.

A guide to secure remote access

Secure remote access has become essential for a lot of companies. And this, especially after remote or hybrid work is now the norm. Remote resources need constant accessing, but not at the expense of security.

Three Ways Integrating Single Sign-On Can Improve Remote Access Security

Historically, I’d tell you that a Single Sign-On (SSO) platform is far more beneficial as productivity enhancement to an organization than something that improves security. The reason is simple: SSO is about connecting users to multiple applications via a single user account. In a world where cybersecurity best practices demand that users have unique passwords … Read more

A guide to end to end encryption (e2ee)

End to end encryption, as well as why it is essential for your data security, are the main topics of this article. We’ll talk about the meaning of e2ee, but also about how VNC Connect uses end to end encryption.

Remote Access “Session Hijacking” Predicted to Rise in 2023

As cybercriminals evolve their tactics based on how organizations are strengthening their cybersecurity positions, security experts at HP predict that remote access sessions will be the next vector.

VNC® Server mobile app receives MASA validation

We’re happy to share yet another RealVNC first. VNC Server for Mobile is the first remote access app to successfully undertake the MASA process. Find out more about the process, and how this further certifies the security of your data, below.

What the recent GoTo security incident says about the Remote Access software industry

GoTo security incident Remote Access software industry hack

Further details have emerged on a recent GoTo/LastPass data breach. And the conclusion is painfully clear: everyone thinks about security and knows it’s important. However, companies don’t always practise what they preach. Let’s see what this says about the state of the Remote Access software industry.

Zero Trust Network Access vs. Remote Access: Which is Right for Your Organization?

At a time when security is as critical to remotely accessing a network as productivity, do organizations need to “zero” in on ZTNA? Or is remote access enough?