Defence in Depth strategy showing a broken VPN as a single point of failure. The diagram illustrates multiple layers of security including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), strong authentication, endpoint security, and continuous monitoring to protect against breaches even if one layer, like the VPN, is compromised. This multi-layered approach enhances overall security posture and reduces reliance on any single security measure.

Windows Update Breaks VPN, Good Riddance #zerotrust


Dateline Redmond, April 2024. “VPN connections might fail after installing the April 2024 security update“. For some gentle readers this might be a combination of a rock and a hard place. Commercial VPN’s have recent critical known exploits. Embedded VPN is now breaking. Is there a better way?

Check out Agilicus’ recent webinar on VPN Alternatives. It turns out that while the VPN can be a great and powerful tool for the “I run IT, I need all access”, its not the best tool for “I have a narrow set of tasks to achieve” set. For this, a Zero Trust architecture, as epitomised by Agilicus AnyX, is simpler, and more secure, with a lower blast radius.

So, if you are struggling with service packs breaking, and subnets not routing, and split horizon DNS topics, come on over and chat.