Virtual office

The Coro Network module provides two virtual office options for securing remote access to organizational resources: virtual private network (VPN) and zero trust network access (ZTNA). These tools address different security and accessibility needs, allowing organizations to choose the approach that aligns with their requirements. Admin users with sufficient permissions select either VPN or ZTNA based on their specific needs.

Coro's virtual office also includes site-to-site tunnel. You can also add Secure Web Gateway (SWG) with domain name system (DNS) filtering. VPN, ZTNA, and DNS filtering are available on macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS.

This article explores the benefits of VPN and ZTNA within Coro, detailing how each interacts with site-to-site tunnels and SWG.

Key features

VPN offers secure, encrypted access to a wide range of network resources, making it ideal for scenarios requiring broad access.

ZTNA delivers granular, identity-based access control, ensuring that only authorized users or devices can access specific resources.

Both VPN and ZTNA integrate with Coro's site-to-site tunnels and secure web gateway (SWG) to enhance network security and usability.

How VPN and ZTNA work with site-to-site tunnels and SWG

The components of Coro's virtual office - VPN, ZTNA, site-to-site tunnels, SWG - interact to provide comprehensive security and connectivity. Site-to-site tunnels extend network access across locations, while SWG enforces internet security policies. VPN and ZTNA integrate with these tools to ensure secure, controlled access to both internal and external resources.

Site-to-site tunnels

With VPN: Site-to-site tunnels extend VPN connectivity between fixed locations, such as remote workers and office branches. This allows users to access resources across multiple sites securely, creating a unified network environment.

With ZTNA: ZTNA enforces identity-based access policies even within a site-to-site tunnel. This means that while users gain network connectivity between sites, they can only access specific resources they are authorized for, ensuring tighter control over sensitive data.

Secure web gateway (SWG)

With VPN: SWG adds a layer of security for VPN users by filtering internet traffic. This ensures that corporate internet policies are enforced, protecting users from harmful sites while enabling secure access to external web resources.

With ZTNA: While ZTNA focuses on internal resource security, SWG complements it by controlling users’ internet activity. Devices connected to ZTNA resources benefit from SWG's filtering, ensuring safe browsing and compliance with web usage policies.