Our infrastructure in AWS needed to be accessed only by authorized users. OpenVPN gave us the option to have our employees access the server securely from all over the world.
OpenVPN Access Server (50 Connected Devices) / Self-Hosted VPN
OpenVPN Inc. | 2.13.1Linux/Unix, Ubuntu Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Secure access to global infrastructure is enabled with minimal configuration and effective MFA compliance
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Some of our IT infrastructures, such as file servers and dev/testing servers, were on-premises. Maintaining and scaling these became troublesome. So, we decided to move to the AWS cloud. Once in the cloud, we needed our employees to have access from all around the world. We looked up the VPN options in AWS and OpenVPN seemed to fit our need. We have been running it for several months and it is working great for us.
What is most valuable?
To be honest, everything came pre-setup out of the box and we did not have to change much of the configuration. We do love the MFA option that forces all the users to comply.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Palo Alto before, but the cost was out of our budget.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We recommend checking the compliance you need for the project and picking the product that meets those requirements within the best price. For us, it was OpenVPN.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We considered Palo Alto and Cisco as alternate solutions.
What other advice do I have?
We were surprised how straightforward it was to integrate with AWS. We had a little hiccup with installing the certificate, but we read the documentation and everything was sorted out. We would recommend creating tutorial videos of setup and common troubleshooting. People prefer to watch video guides rather than read documentation.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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What do you like best about the product?
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As a cybersecurity compliance professional, I appreciate OpenVPN Access Server for its balance of security, flexibility, and ease of deployment. It provides a reliable way to establish secure remote access while maintaining compliance with frameworks like HITRUST and SOC 2.
As a cybersecurity compliance professional, I appreciate OpenVPN Access Server for its balance of security, flexibility, and ease of deployment. It provides a reliable way to establish secure remote access while maintaining compliance with frameworks like HITRUST and SOC 2.
What do you dislike about the product?
Limited Built-in Reporting: While logging is available, the built-in reporting and analytics features are lacking. More advanced insights often require external tools.
Resource Consumption: Compared to other VPN solutions, OpenVPN Access Server can be resource-intensive, especially at scale.
Resource Consumption: Compared to other VPN solutions, OpenVPN Access Server can be resource-intensive, especially at scale.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OpenVPN Access Server helps solve several critical security and access management challenges, ultimately benefiting both security posture and operational efficiency.
Support and commercial assistance
What do you like best about the product?
OpenVPN Access Server is very easy to use, the management and isolation of networks and sub-networks is really simplified. The connection in SAML really facilitates user connection and especially that of the administrator. The support is excellent, always a response in a very short time and very quick commercial follow-up.
What do you dislike about the product?
It would be interesting to have more autonomy over license management, being able to add or remove according to the client's needs without necessarily going through the sales representative each time. This remains a detail and perhaps an idea, but nothing serious in itself!
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The connection to company resources securely, securing user access using SAML via Microsoft or Google Authenticator, and the online documentation which is really very comprehensive.
Quick and thorough support
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to setup. Works well. Easy to use client interface.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is a slight learning curve with using a Linux OS.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Was able to migrate a server to Azure and give users access to the server using the VPN created with OpenVPN Access Server.
Excellent and fast VPN service
What do you like best about the product?
I have a use case where we are running two parallel VPNs. OpenVPN blows our other VPN server out of the water in terms of speed.
What do you dislike about the product?
The setup for an Ubuntu OpenVPN access server is a little complicated if you aren't accustomed to Linux - also keeping it secure with best practices; but this isn't OpenVPN's problem.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Fast reliable split-tunnel vpn for our devops
High Level Security in Business Environments.
What do you like best about the product?
OpenVPN Access Server combines power, versatility, and security in an affordable package, solving key challenges such as remote productivity, sensitive data protection, and scalability. Its ability to adapt to dynamic environments, coupled with a proactive approach to threats, makes it a preferred choice for businesses that prioritize cybersecurity without neglecting operational efficiency. If you’re looking for a reliable, easy-to-manage business VPN backed by a strong community, this solution deserves a high place on your consideration list.
What do you dislike about the product?
So far I haven't gotten a look that I don't like.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OpenVPN Access Server is positioned as a comprehensive and highly reliable solution for companies looking to ensure secure and remote connectivity, without sacrificing performance or ease of use. From its implementation to its daily management, this software has proven to be an indispensable tool in our company.
Solves remote connections issue nicely
What do you like best about the product?
Works out of the box, covers many use cases, support team is responsive and helpful.
What do you dislike about the product?
All good, there is nothing really to dislike.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Connecting team remotely to internal infrastructure.
Great solution
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to deploy and manage, great cost savings and saved us the certificate management overhead. Multi platform support is the best thing about it, client runs on all laptop and desktop systems without any issues, UX is pleasant.
What do you dislike about the product?
Documentation is not very easy to manage and figure out. I had to rely on trial and error due to incomprehensible and overly complex documentation.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Runs on all employee devices without any problem, server is quite robust. Security is solid and meets compliance requirements.
Good VPN solution
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to set up, works as advertised, fast friendly customer support.
What do you dislike about the product?
A little pricey if you need 4 to 15 licenses.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Accountants need to connect to their cloud server using remote desktop.
OpenVPN AS is a well-supported, robust VPN solution.
What do you like best about the product?
The best thing about OpenVPN AS is that it is pretty much literally a turn-key product. They have a virtual appliance available that works out of the box with NO installation, per se, required.
What do you dislike about the product?
The downside of AS, however is that a lot of the detailed configuration and control options are only available via a command-line interface, which is not exactly intuitive. It is, however, quite well documented and there are numerous forums online where you can find how-to-do whatever it is you are needing to do.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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