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Why Patching Isn’t Enough: The Latest SonicWall VPN Flaw Shows the Limits of Legacy Remote Access

Posted on by Jared Howe

For years, cybersecurity teams have followed a familiar playbook when new vulnerabilities emerge: identify affected systems, apply the vendor patch, and move on. But a recently disclosed SonicWall SSL-VPN incident demonstrates why that approach is becoming increasingly risky in today’s threat landscape. According to recent research from ReliaQuest, attackers have been actively exploiting a flaw… Read More

Cyber Insurance Companies Are Penalizing Companies That Have SSL VPNs

Posted on by Jared Howe

For years, SSL VPN appliances were treated as a standard part of remote access. Businesses deployed them, employees logged in from home, and IT teams considered the problem solved. But the security landscape surrounding SSL VPN has changed dramatically, and cyber insurance companies have noticed. Today, insurers are no longer viewing legacy SSL VPN infrastructure… Read More

The VPN Era Is Ending. CISA Just Made That Clear.

Posted on by Jared Howe

For years, cybersecurity teams treated SSL-VPN vulnerabilities as a maintenance problem. Patch the appliance. Update the firmware. Rotate credentials. Move on. But in June 2024, the conversation shifted in a significant way. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued these alerts: June 2024: CISA and allied agencies cite 22+ Known Exploited Vulnerabilities in VPNs… Read More

Remote WorkForce VPN/ZTNA Advances: Performance, Flexibility, and Scale in 2026

Posted on by Jared Howe

A Strong Start to the Year Private Communications has kicked off 2026 with a series of meaningful enhancements to Remote WorkForce, focused on improving performance, scalability, and day-to-day usability. The first quarter introduced foundational upgrades that not only improve the current experience but also position the platform for continued growth throughout the year. These updates… Read More

The Glide Path to ZTNA: A Practical Path Forward for SMB Security

Posted on by Jared Howe

Zero Trust Network Access, or ZTNA, has quickly moved from an emerging concept to a widely accepted security standard. Across the industry, there is strong agreement that the traditional perimeter-based model no longer reflects how modern organizations operate. Applications are no longer confined to a single network, and users are no longer working from a… Read More

ZTNA for SMBs: Rapid Growth, Wide-Open Market, and a Smarter Path Forward

Posted on by Jared Howe

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) has moved from an enterprise buzzword to a practical priority for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). What once felt complex and out of reach is now becoming both accessible and necessary. Adoption is accelerating quickly, yet the market remains wide open, creating a rare window of opportunity for SMBs to… Read More

Multicore Technologies Announces Distribution Agreement with Private Communications Corp. to Bring Remote WorkForce ZTNA to the Philippines

Posted on by Private Communications Corporation

Quezon City, Philippines – 23th March 2026 – Multicore Technologies, Inc., one of the Philippines’ leading value-added distributors of enterprise technology solutions, today announced a strategic distribution agreement with Private Communications Corp (PCC), a global innovator in cloud-native cybersecurity. This partnership officially launches Remote WorkForce ZTNA in the Philippine market, providing local businesses with a modern,… Read More

The VPN Problem Cyber Insurers Can No Longer Ignore

Posted on by Jared Howe

Cyber liability insurers are no longer passive observers of their policyholders’ security posture. Over the past several renewal cycles, underwriting questionnaires have grown more detailed, technical, and uncompromising. Controls that were once “best practice” are now table stakes. Among them, one theme stands out clearly: traditional VPN-based remote access is no longer enough. In fact,… Read More

What’s the Difference? Remote WorkForce ZTNA vs. NordLayer

Posted on by Jared Howe

As more organizations support remote and hybrid teams, secure access has become a top priority. Traditional VPNs are no longer enough to protect users, applications, and data. That is why businesses of all sizes are turning to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions. Two commonly evaluated options in this space are Remote WorkForce ZTNA and… Read More

Remote WorkForce ZTNA vs. Zscaler: The Right-Sized Approach to Zero Trust

Posted on by Jared Howe

In the race to secure a remote workforce, many organizations face a common question: what’s the right kind of security for them? For large enterprises with deep pockets and dedicated IT teams, “best in class” often means investing in feature-packed, enterprise-grade tools like Zscaler. But for most small and mid-sized businesses, and for the Managed… Read More