1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn) 4. [Google Cloud VPN Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-vpn/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aebfa0060e4d177ff850535a1cd26ec3/google-cloud-vpn.jpg "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/google-cloud-vpn/reviews) [ Google Cloud VPN ](/products/google-cloud-vpn/reviews) (16)4.3/5 Google Cloud VPN is a service that securely connects your on-premises network to Google's Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) network through an IPsec VPN tunnel. This encrypted connection ensures that data traveling between your networks remains protected over the public internet. Cloud VPN is particularly beneficial for low-volume data connections and is designed for secure communication between private networks, not for routing traffic to the public internet. Key Features and Functionality: - High Availability (HA) VPN: Offers a high-availability solution with an SLA of up to 99.99% service availability, depending on the configuration. - Multiple VPN Gateways: Supports the creation of multiple HA VPN gateways, each with two interfaces and external IP addresses, enhancing redundancy and reliability. - Dynamic and Static Routing: Supports both dynamic routes using Cloud Router and static routes, providing flexibility in network configuration. - Protocol Support: Compatible with both IKEv1 and IKEv2 protocols, ensuring broad interoperability with various VPN devices. - Encryption Standards: Utilizes ESP in Tunnel mode with authentication, ensuring secure data transmission. Primary Value and User Benefits: Google Cloud VPN enables organizations to securely extend their on-premises networks into Google's cloud infrastructure, facilitating hybrid cloud deployments. By encrypting traffic between networks, it ensures data security during transmission. The service's high availability and support for multiple gateways and tunnels provide reliable and scalable connectivity solutions. Additionally, its compatibility with various routing protocols and encryption standards allows for seamless integration with existing network infrastructures, reducing operational complexity and enhancing overall network security. 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