Sound familiar? It’s similar to the concept of defense in-depth, which uses redundancy to create a comprehensive, multi-tiered security infrastructure. One of the first steps enterprises should take in building this infrastructure to prevent connected devices from breaching corporate networks is implement a centrally managed VPN.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re using a VPN to secure a connected car, an employee’s phone or tablet, a smart sensor or some other Internet of Things device that relies on machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, the connection needs to be secure before a device accesses the internet or a corporate network and begins transmitting sensitive information.
What’s most important is that our collective ambition to improve technology isn’t surpassed by our ability to keep up with necessary cybersecurity mechanisms. In the case of connected cars, it’s probably best that we all “tap the brakes” and consider the security apparatuses that need to be in place before these next generation vehicles are on every highway in the country.
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In Remote Access VPN For Dummies, we cover:
– The full VPN landscape, including hybrid IPsec/SSL VPN solutions – The evolution of remote access VPN – How to provide users with secure remote access – How to simplify remote access VPN and reduce costs