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VPN Risk Survey Reveals: 92% of Companies Are Concerned About VPN Security
- A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is no longer robust enough for secure, segmented access that organizations require. VPNs will often grant full access to the corporate network increasing the risk of cyberattacks once cybercriminals obtain login credentials. The adoption of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) has made teams gravitate towards more reliable and secure technology that better suits their business needs.
- The survey report states that 92% of respondents are concerned that VPNs will jeopardize their ability to keep their environment secure. The dissatisfaction rate among users with their VPN experience shared by 81% of respondents. 75% view Zero Trust as a priority for their business and 56% of respondents are looking to alternative solutions to traditional endpoint security, in particular ZTNA.
- With 96% of organizations using VPNs to secure access to private applications, the adoption of remote access solutions has increased. Additionally, 43% of organizations use VPNs to connect multiple sites and 33% secure third-party access through VPNs, needs that stretch beyond the intended purpose of employee remote access. The survey reveals that 58% of users use VPNs daily, and 92% use it at least once a week.
- VPNs pose a wide range of user experiences with prominent concerns being sluggish connection speed by 28% of users, frequent connection drops at 20%, difficulties in connecting to the VPN or accessing applications at 18%, complexity in the VPN authentication process at 14%, and authentication problems at 12%. To enhance the access experience, end-users demand a more user-centric approach.
- The adoption of a Zero Trust strategy is increasingly significant for organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture in response to evolving threats, remote work challenges, and persistent VPN issues. Among respondents, 75% view it as a priority for their business with 59% having adopted or planning to adopt ZTNA within the next two years.
- A significant 78% of respondents believe that it’s important for a ZTNA service to fully replace VPN. However, many ZTNA technologies on the market cannot fully replace VPN due to limitations on port and protocol support. As organizations chart their adoption course, they should consider solutions that embody essential Zero Trust principles and robust Security Service Edge (SSE) architectures.
- The survey covers various remote access solutions, analyzing their strengths and limitations while bringing forth effective measures. The 2024 VPN Risk Report based on a survey of 593 IT professionals reveals how VPNs can increase the risk of cyberattacks and shares insights into the future of secure remote access and its implications for businesses.
- The survey was conducted in December of 2023, with a diverse sample of 593 respondents from a variety of industries and organizational sizes, from IT professionals to decision makers responsible for their organization’s network security and remote access strategies.
- This report was published by Cybersecurity Insider, that brings together 600,000+ IT security professionals and world-class technology vendors. They provide comprehensive research studies, unbiased product reviews, and practical e-guides to boost cybersecurity presence and demand.
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