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Description

Fortinet stands out as a prominent global entity in the realm of cybersecurity, recognized for its all-encompassing and cohesive strategy aimed at protecting digital infrastructures, devices, and applications. Established in the year 2000, the company offers an extensive array of products and services, which encompass firewalls, endpoint security, intrusion prevention systems, and secure access solutions. Central to its offerings is the Fortinet Security Fabric, a holistic platform that effectively melds various security tools to provide enhanced visibility, automation, and real-time intelligence regarding threats across the entire network. With a reputation for reliability among businesses, governmental bodies, and service providers across the globe, Fortinet places a strong emphasis on innovation, scalability, and performance, thereby ensuring a resilient defense against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Moreover, Fortinet’s commitment to facilitating digital transformation and maintaining business continuity further underscores its role as a pivotal player in the cybersecurity industry.

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Over 15,000 businesses worldwide trust Access Server from OpenVPN for a self-hosted VPN to securely extend their private network to their remote workforce over the internet. That means your remote and hybrid workforce will have access to their business resources with top network security, without adding hundreds of hours of setup and maintenance time to your to-do list. OpenVPN Access Server is a full-featured SSL self-hosted VPN software solution that integrates OpenVPN server capabilities, enterprise management capabilities, simplified OpenVPN Connect UI, and OpenVPN Client software packages that accommodate Windows, MAC, and Linux, mobile OS (Android and iOS) environments. OpenVPN Access Server supports a wide range of configurations, including secure and granular remote access to internal network and/ or private cloud network resources and applications with fine-grained access control.

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Integrations

AWS Marketplace

1Kosmos

A10 Defend Threat Control

AWS VPN

Abstract Security

Acceptto Zero Trust Identity (CIAM)

Active Directory

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Auth0

BitLaunch

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Integrations

AWS Marketplace

1Kosmos

A10 Defend Threat Control

AWS VPN

Abstract Security

Acceptto Zero Trust Identity (CIAM)

Active Directory

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Auth0

BitLaunch

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Pricing Details

No price information available.

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Details

Free Up to 3 Users

Free Trial

Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based

On-Premises

iPhone App

iPad App

Android App

Windows

Mac

Linux

Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based

On-Premises

iPhone App

iPad App

Android App

Windows

Mac

Linux

Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours

Live Rep (24/7)

Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours

Live Rep (24/7)

Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs

Webinars

Live Training (Online)

In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs

Webinars

Live Training (Online)

In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Fortinet

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

www.fortinet.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

OpenVPN

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

openvpn.net

Product Features

AI Cybersecurity

AIOps

Anti-Phishing

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

CGNAT

Content Redirection

IP Traffic Optimization

Load Balancing

Proxy / Reverse Proxy

SSL Offload

Server Health Monitoring

Traffic Chaining / Steering

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)

Cloud Management

Access Control

Billing & Provisioning

Capacity Analytics

Cost Management

Demand Monitoring

Multi-Cloud Management

Performance Analytics

SLA Management

Supply Monitoring

Workflow Approval

Cloud Security

Antivirus

Application Security

Behavioral Analytics

Encryption

Endpoint Management

Incident Management

Intrusion Detection System

Threat Intelligence

Two-Factor Authentication

Vulnerability Management

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)

Cybersecurity

AI / Machine Learning

Behavioral Analytics

Endpoint Management

IOC Verification

Incident Management

Tokenization

Vulnerability Scanning

Whitelisting / Blacklisting

Data Loss Prevention

Compliance Reporting

Incident Management

Policy Management

Sensitive Data Identification

Web Threat Management

Whitelisting / Blacklisting

Deception Technology

Digital Experience Monitoring

Digital Risk Protection (DRP)

DNS Security

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Behavioral Analytics

Blacklisting/Whitelisting

Continuous Monitoring

Malware/Anomaly Detection

Prioritization

Remediation Management

Root Cause Analysis

Endpoint Protection

Activity Log

Antivirus

Application Security

Behavioral Analytics

Device Management

Encryption

Signature Matching

Web Threat Management

Whitelisting / Blacklisting

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Firewall

Alerts / Notifications

Application Visibility / Control

Automated Testing

Intrusion Prevention

LDAP Integration

Physical / Virtual Environment

Sandbox / Threat Simulation

Threat Identification

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Identity Management

Access Certification

Compliance Management

Multifactor Authentication

Password Management

Privileged Account Management

Self-Service Access Request

Single Sign On

User Activity Monitoring

User Provisioning

Incident Response

Attack Behavior Analytics

Automated Remediation

Compliance Reporting

Forensic Data Retention

Incident Alerting

Incident Database

Incident Logs

Incident Reporting

Privacy Breach Reporting

SIEM Data Ingestion / Correlation

SLA Tracking / Management

Security Orchestration

Threat Intelligence

Timeline Analysis

Workflow Automation

Workflow Management

IoT Security

Load Balancing

Authentication

Automatic Configuration

Content Caching

Content Routing

Data Compression

Health Monitoring

Predefined Protocols

Redundancy Checking

Reverse Proxy

SSL Offload

Schedulers

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

Network Detection and Response (NDR)

Network Security

Access Control

Analytics / Reporting

Compliance Reporting

Firewalls

Internet Usage Monitoring

Intrusion Detection System

Threat Response

VPN

Vulnerability Scanning

Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

Operational Technology (OT) Security

Privileged Access Management

Application Access Control

Behavioral Analytics

Credential Management

Endpoint Management

For MSPs

Granular Access Controls

Least Privilege

Multifactor Authentication

Password Management

Policy Management

Remote Access Management

Threat Intelligence

User Activity Monitoring

Sandbox

SD-WAN

Application Delivery Control

Centralized Orchestration

Dynamic Path Selection

Multi-Cloud Management

Policy-based Management

VPN

WAN Optimization

Zero-Touch Provisioning

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Secure Email Gateway

Anti-Malware

Archiving

Customizable

Data Loss Prevention

End-to-End Encryption

Real-time Dashboards

Reporting / Analytics

Sandbox

Threat Protection

Secure Web Gateways

Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)

SIEM

Application Security

Behavioral Analytics

Compliance Reporting

Endpoint Management

File Integrity Monitoring

Forensic Analysis

Log Management

Network Monitoring

Real Time Monitoring

Threat Intelligence

User Activity Monitoring

Threat Hunting

Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Access Control / Permissions

Alerts / Notifications

Automate and Orchestrate Security

Automated Attack Detection

DDoS Protection

Dashboard

IP Reputation Checking

Managed Rules

OWASP Protection

Reporting / Analytics

Secure App Delivery

Server Cloaking

Virtual Patching

Zero-Day Attack Prevention

Zero Trust Security

Product Features

IT Management

Capacity Monitoring

Compliance Management

Event Logs

Hardware Inventory

IT Budgeting

License Management

Patch Management

Remote Access

Scheduling

Software Inventory

User Activity Monitoring

IT Security

IT administrators and managers appreciate Access Server because OpenVPN simplifies network security and secure remote access, catering to both seasoned IT professionals and newcomers to the field. If you have a background in Linux, Access Server is tailored for you. It offers a straightforward and budget-friendly solution to enhance your network security within a self-hosted setup.

Anti Spam

Anti Virus

Email Attachment Protection

Event Tracking

IP Protection

Internet Usage Monitoring

Intrusion Detection System

Spyware Removal

Two-Factor Authentication

Vulnerability Scanning

Web Threat Management

Web Traffic Reporting

Network Security

OpenVPN offers flexible and scalable solutions that leverage our proven, industry-leading open-source protocol. This technology allows you to segregate traffic and encrypt only the sensitive information, ensuring that you don’t compromise on internet speed or performance while enhancing security. Transitioning to OpenVPN means leaving behind outdated VPN systems and cumbersome hardware that hinder growth. Our advanced VPN technology adapts to your needs, providing robust protection for your business regardless of your team's location—be it a tablet at home, a laptop in a café, or a smartphone at the office.

Access Control

Analytics / Reporting

Compliance Reporting

Firewalls

Internet Usage Monitoring

Intrusion Detection System

Threat Response

VPN

Vulnerability Scanning

Proxy Servers

OpenVPN allows for connections via an HTTP proxy and offers several authentication methods, including no authentication, basic authentication, and NTLM authentication for proxies.

Anonymous

Automatic IP Rotation

Data Center Proxies

Geo-Targeting

Mobile Proxies

Reporting / Analytics

Residential Proxies

SSL

Whitelisted IPs

VPN

OpenVPN offers business VPN solutions tailored to deliver secure and uninterrupted connectivity for your workforce. These solutions are built with strong security measures and flexible options, making them suitable for organizations of any scale.

Anonymous Browsing

DNS Leak Protection

For Digital Security

For Financial Security

For Gaming

For Streaming

Kill Switch

Multi-Language

Multi-Protocol

Peer-to-Peer

Policy Management

Remote Access

Web Inspection

White Label

Zero Trust Security

Embrace a Zero Trust model with OpenVPN Access Server. Our self-hosted platform empowers organizations of any size to implement essential zero trust principles. Move past the traditional approach of safeguarding just the internal perimeter of your company and minimize your vulnerability to attacks. With Access Server, you can secure employees working from home or on public WiFi, as well as protect access to SaaS applications beyond your network boundaries. We offer a comprehensive suite of tools and features designed to help you establish a robust zero trust network that effectively prevents or greatly reduces the risk of cyber threats.