Secure remote access solutions

Connect hybrid workforces with secure remote access solutions

With the shift to hybrid work, IT teams are challenged to ensure that every user has fast, secure remote access solutions for essential cloud services and network resources. This task is made harder by the use of personal devices, poor security hygiene, unapproved use of software and by an inevitable lack of visibility into highly distributed networks and endpoints. When choosing a solution, IT teams must balance security with the need to provide a frictionless, seamless experience for users as they connect to the network.

Spectrum Enterprise Managed Network Edge is an all-in-one solution that provides IT teams with everything they need to enable secure remote access solutions while simplifying security policy management and gaining comprehensive visibility into network performance.
 

The need for secure remote access solutions

With more employees working from home or outside the office, secure remote access solutions have become a business-critical priority. Workers must be able to connect to the corporate network on any device, and to access the IT resources and cloud services they use on a daily basis. Any delay caused by slow connections or cumbersome security processes will result in user frustration and poor productivity.

Yet, the barriers to secure remote access solutions are many. Many employees connect to the network from unsecured home networks on unmanaged personal devices, often without following password security best practices. This proliferation of endpoints creates a much larger attack surface that can be easily exploited by malicious actors through sophisticated phishing scams. And while VPNs offer some security, a lack of granular control leaves them open to breaches that may allow attackers to move laterally through the network once they have gained access.

A successful secure remote access solution must focus on authentication, using Zero Trust network access (ZTNA), multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity management to set access policies by user and device, regardless of location. The right solution will also provide IT teams with end-to-end visibility while allowing IT team to manage security policies from a single location. That’s why more organizations today are choosing solutions from Spectrum Enterprise.
 

Secure remote access solutions with Managed Network Edge

Spectrum Enterprise Managed Network Edge is a modular, comprehensive solution for managing modern IT networks and ensuring secure remote access. Delivered over the Cisco Meraki platform, Managed Network Edge allows IT teams to quickly protect networks all the way to the switch and to gain end-to-end visibility and control using a cloud-based portal. This Spectrum Enterprise solution empowers mobile workers with simple, secure access to the network on any device, at any time and from any location.

With Managed Network Edge, organizations can:

• Provide a seamless experience. Enhance the out-of-office experience for users by providing secure remote access solutions to corporate resources and fast access to enterprise cloud storage.
• Simplify management. Eliminate software license management and secure device maintenance.
• Connect any device. Allow secure access across a variety of corporate or BYOD devices.
• Enhance performance. Optimize performance by enabling access to resources from anywhere while supporting application prioritization across the network.
• Flexible connectivity. Enable users to securely access the network from anywhere on wired or wireless connections.
• Increased insight. Monitor network activity in real time and track network utilization to improve decision-making and enhance efficiency.
   

Additional solutions for secure remote access solutions

Spectrum Enterprise offers additional hybrid remote solutions that simplify secure access for users and IT teams.

• Remote Access provides a simple software-based network access to remote users. Traffic is authenticated and routed through the Managed Network Edge firewall via encrypted tunnels, providing protection wherever users need it.
• Teleworker is an always-on gateway that prioritizes business traffic and applications on local at-home networks. As a portable and re-deployable gateway, Teleworker also secures access from multiple devices and includes WiFi to suit the needs of a device or location.
• Secure Access with Cisco Duo enables IT to set access policies by user and device, incorporating Zero Trust network access, multifactor authentication and identity management features.
   

Why choose spectrum enterprise?

Spectrum Enterprise provides scalable fiber solutions for America’s largest businesses. Our wholly owned fiber network spans 245,000+ route miles and is the foundation for our entire portfolio, which includes:

• Internet access on a high-performing network that delivers connectivity anywhere it’s needed, reliably connecting employees with speeds up to 100 Gbps.
• Wide area network (WAN) solutions that connect every business location and public and private clouds.
• Managed network offerings that help IT team design, implement and manage the ideal collection of network services.
• Voice and unified communications that enable teams to collaborate however and whenever they want.
• Enterprise TV solutions that inform, engage and entertain viewers and customers in many industry verticals.
• Expertise and hands-on assistance for implementing esports technology, deploying smart spaces technology, managing enterprise network integration, and improving cybersecurity with SASE initiatives.
  
  

FAQs

What are secure remote access solutions?

Secure remote access solutions allow employees working outside the traditional corporate office to securely connect to an organization’s IT network and essential cloud services.
 

What are the barriers to secure remote access solutions?

The BYOD trend means that employees are often connecting to a network with personal devices that are not adequately protected or managed by IT, creating security and visibility issues. Workers frequently access the network through unsecure networks from home or on the road. Users may not practice recommended security hygiene regarding strong passwords or applying patches and updates to their devices.