### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Business VPN Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Business VPN Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Business VPN Software Articles [![What Is a Forward Proxy? How It Protects User Identity](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI1104_Learn_Article_Images_%5Bforward_proxy%5D_V1a.png "What Is a Forward Proxy? How It Protects User Identity")](https://www.g2.com/articles/forward-proxy) [ ### What Is a Forward Proxy? How It Protects User Identity ](https://www.g2.com/articles/forward-proxy) A proxy sits between two systems. These two systems could be a user and a backend system, or two backend systems. Proxies are usually there to abstract out some complexity of untrusted environments.  [ ![Sagar Joshi](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sagar Joshi") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sagar-joshi) by Sagar Joshi [![How to Set up a VPN on Any Device: Mac, Windows, and More](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI779_Learn_Article_Images-%5BComputer_Security_Day%5D_V1b%20%281%29.png "How to Set up a VPN on Any Device: Mac, Windows, and More")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-set-up-a-vpn) [ ### How to Set up a VPN on Any Device: Mac, Windows, and More ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-set-up-a-vpn) Business or personal? [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![Are You at Risk? Protect Your Online Identity With a VPN](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/what-is-vpn@2x.png "Are You at Risk? Protect Your Online Identity With a VPN")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-a-vpn) [ ### Are You at Risk? Protect Your Online Identity With a VPN ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-a-vpn) Not a day goes by that we don’t access the internet in some form or fashion. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![60+ VPN Statistics That'll Convince You To Use One In 2023](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI735_Learn_Article_Images-%5BVPN_Statistics%5D_V1a.png "60+ VPN Statistics That'll Convince You To Use One In 2023")](https://www.g2.com/articles/vpn-statistics) [ ### 60+ VPN Statistics That'll Convince You To Use One In 2023 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/vpn-statistics) It’s 2023. Privacy lost the fight. Big Brother is definitely watching.  [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![2021 Trends in Cybersecurity](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/cybersecurity-1.jpg "2021 Trends in Cybersecurity")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cybersecurity-trends-2021) [ ### 2021 Trends in Cybersecurity ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cybersecurity-trends-2021) This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker [![How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/crop-woman-counting-money-at-modern-office-table-4475524.jpg "How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-stay-organized-when-closing-books-remotely) [ ### How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-stay-organized-when-closing-books-remotely) Almost any public or private business with an accounting and finance department performs a month, quarter, and year-end close, which is a series of steps to review, record, and reconcile accounting information. For this blog, I’m going to refer to only month-end close for consistency and simplicity. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![Infographic: How to Secure a Remote Workforce](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/g2-remote-work-promo.png "Infographic: How to Secure a Remote Workforce")](https://www.g2.com/articles/infographic-how-to-secure-a-remote-workforce) [ ### Infographic: How to Secure a Remote Workforce ](https://www.g2.com/articles/infographic-how-to-secure-a-remote-workforce) The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the world, impacting nearly every individual and business. As a result, many companies have shifted their operations to adapt to working remotely, in order to align with social distancing requirements.  [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker [![VPN Protocols: Are You Using the Right One?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/VPN-protocols@2x.png "VPN Protocols: Are You Using the Right One?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/vpn-protocols) [ ### VPN Protocols: Are You Using the Right One? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/vpn-protocols) The internet can be a scary place. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![COVID-19 Spawns Security Concerns For Rapidly Expanding, Under-Protected Workforce](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/woman-writing-on-her-notebook-3059747.jpg "COVID-19 Spawns Security Concerns For Rapidly Expanding, Under-Protected Workforce")](https://www.g2.com/articles/covid-19-spawns-security-concerns-for-expanding-remote-workforce) [ ### COVID-19 Spawns Security Concerns For Rapidly Expanding, Under-Protected Workforce ](https://www.g2.com/articles/covid-19-spawns-security-concerns-for-expanding-remote-workforce) Worldwide, social distancing has affected the day-to-day activities of nearly every person. In many cases, that means working from home. [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker [![How to Strengthen Remote Workforce Security During Crises](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI209_Backlog_Images_%5BRemote_security%5D_V1a.png "How to Strengthen Remote Workforce Security During Crises")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-strengthen-remote-workforce-security) [ ### How to Strengthen Remote Workforce Security During Crises ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-strengthen-remote-workforce-security) The coronavirus health crisis has forced millions of workers (who are able) to transition to working from home. That poses numerous obstacles to workers meeting their deadlines and doing their jobs. Security management and enforcement have become some of the most important and critical transitional needs involved for both workers and their employers.  [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker [![How COVID-19 Is Impacting Data Professionals](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/young-woman-holding-a-stethoscope-3758765.jpg "How COVID-19 Is Impacting Data Professionals")](https://www.g2.com/articles/covid-19-impact-on-data-professionals) [ ### How COVID-19 Is Impacting Data Professionals ](https://www.g2.com/articles/covid-19-impact-on-data-professionals) Remote work isn't the future. It's a current reality, with nearly 75% of U.S. workers working remotely at least some of the time, according to Owl Labs' State of Remote Work 2019 Report. Data scientists and other data professionals are no exception to the rule and are able to bring their work home with them if and when the need, or desire, arises. However, a switch to remote work isn't as straightforward as simply taking a work laptop home. [ ![Matthew Miller](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Matthew Miller") MM ](https://learn.g2.com/author/matthew-miller) by Matthew Miller [![State of the Collaboration SaaS Market in China](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Guiyang,%20China%20city%20skyline%20on%20the%20river.%20ATTN%20REVIEWER%20--%20Please%20see%20case%20%2301390114.jpeg "State of the Collaboration SaaS Market in China")](https://www.g2.com/articles/state-of-collaboration-saas-market-in-china) [ ### State of the Collaboration SaaS Market in China ](https://www.g2.com/articles/state-of-collaboration-saas-market-in-china) The beauty of collaboration and content management software is that they’re universally helpful. [ ![Jazmine Betz](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jazmine Betz") JB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/jazmine-betz) by Jazmine Betz Show More ## Business VPN Software Glossary Terms [![Zero Touch Provisioning](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI812_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bzero_touch_provisioning%5D_V1b.png "Zero Touch Provisioning")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/zero-touch-provisioning-definition) [Zero Touch Provisioning](https://www.g2.com/glossary/zero-touch-provisioning-definition) Zero touch provisioning (ZTP) is a way to automatically connect devices on a network using remote server connections. Learn more about ZTP in business. by Holly Landis [![Virtual Private Network](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI357_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BVirtual_Private_Network%5D_V1a.png "Virtual Private Network")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/virtual-private-network-definition) [Virtual Private Network](https://www.g2.com/glossary/virtual-private-network-definition) A virtual private network (VPN) is a secure, private connection over the internet from a device to a network. Learn how to protect your data with a VPN. by Amanda Hahn-Peters [![Dedicated IP](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Dedicated%20IP.png "Dedicated IP")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/dedicated-ip-definition) [Dedicated IP](https://www.g2.com/glossary/dedicated-ip-definition) What is dedicated IP and how does it help organizations? Our G2 guide can help you understand dedicated IP and the benefits it offers. by Anindita Sengupta ## Business VPN Software Discussions 0 Question on: Hola VPN [i just want to confirm if the generated location is real](/discussions/12401-i-just-want-to-confirm-if-the-generated-location-is-real) i use the generated location as my permanent address, how are my sure the location is real. Hi Wole - this is Merry from g2. If you want to test the location of your IP address generated from using a VPN, visit https://www.iplocation.net/. Hope this helps! Answered: Merry Marwig on October 9, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/12401-i-just-want-to-confirm-if-the-generated-location-is-real/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: OpenVPN Access Server [Why should I use OpenVPN Access Sever?](/discussions/openvpn-access-server-features) OpenVPN Access Server Features BYOD REGARDLESS OF OPERATING SYSTEMS OpenVPN Clients free your users to choose their favorite device with support for Android, iODS, Linux, macOS, and Window. FLEXIBLE DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS Server software installation images are available for: Most of the popular Linux distributors VMware and Microsoft virtualized infrastructure Azure and AWS Clouds VPN ADMINISTRATION WEB PORTAL Administrator portal provides for intuitive configuration of settings User connection access logs can be viewed and searched For those administrators that prefer Command Line Interface(CLI) access, a rich command set is available FINE-GRAINED ACCESS CONTROL Global, Group, and User hierarchy allows for methodical access configuration Rules can be defined at the IP address, protocol, and port granularity ONE-CLICK CLIENT DISTRIBUTION Just sharing the web address of Access Server’s Client Portal with your users solves the Client distribution challenge inherent in wide-scale deployments After authentication, users download their Client installation files or connection profiles directly from the Access SErver’s Client Portal MULTIPLE SECURE AUTHENTICATION MODES Integrated with two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator Plug-ins can be used to integrate multi-factor authentication with Duo Security, smart cards and any TOTP based token generators Users can be authenticated using PAM, RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory, or a local user database NO-HASSLE CERTIFICATE MANAGEMENT OpenVPN Access Servers comes built-in with its own internal X.509 PKI, but can also support an external PKI VPN clients get their certificates bundled with their configuration profiles TRANSPARENT OPEN SOURCE CODE Leverages OpenVPN, OpenSSL, and embed TLS open source projects Code is scrutinized and quick fixes are ensured due to large community support Answered: Dasha Davidov on November 2, 2022 For better Security and privacy. Answered: Shubham Undirwade on June 21, 2021 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/openvpn-access-server-features/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: OpenVPN Access Server [Why does OpenVPN use UDP and TCP?](/discussions/udp-and-tcp) UDP and TCP The OpenVPN protocol itself functions best over just the UDP protocol. And by default the connection profiles that you can download from the Access Server are preprogrammed to always first try UDP, and if that fails, then try TCP. Unfortunately, on some more restrictive networks, all traffic except very commonly used ports are simply blocked. For example on a public network it can be quite normal to see that only traffic for protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, and IMAP, are allowed, with usually some additional ports for SSL secured versions of those protocols, like HTTPS. Those protocols are almost all TCP-only and not UDP. On such networks it's useful to also support TCP connections, even though this is less ideal due to the possibility of the TCP Meltdown phenomenon. But given the choices between something that works reasonably well or not at all, we've chosen to be practical and also support TCP. By default we choose the port TCP 443 which is the same port as HTTPS traffic, which is usually allowed even on restrictive networks. 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