Virtual private network (VPN)
In one sentence
An encrypted tunnel that lets remote workers reach company systems securely over the internet.
A VPN creates a protected connection between a remote device and your network, so traffic isn't exposed on public networks. Remote access should require MFA even through a VPN.
How the Readiness Check scores it
The free Check asks the same question a carrier will. Here it is, why it's asked, and the fix if today's honest answer is no. The full application question list has the rest.
MFA & identity
Is MFA required for remote access (VPN, remote desktop) and administrator accounts?
Why carriers ask: Stolen credentials are the most common way attackers get in. Nearly every carrier now requires MFA on email, remote access, and admin accounts as a condition of coverage.
If the answer is no: Inventory every remote entry point (VPN, RDP, remote-support tools) and privileged account; enforce MFA on each or shut it off.
The written evidence carriers accept
A “yes” on the application needs a document behind it. In the Readiness Pack, that document is:
Related terms
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