Remote Access Security
External vendors and remote administrators often need access to your most critical systems, yet the tools used to grant it were rarely built for the job. VPNs, shared credentials and manual account management leave standing access, blind spots and forgotten accounts that attackers actively look for.
Remote Access Security replaces this with a cloud-based, agentless approach: no VPN to install, no software on the vendor’s device and no passwords to share. Users verify themselves with biometric, phishing-resistant authentication.
Access is granted just in time, limited to specific systems and removed automatically when the work is done. Credentials are injected into the session and never exposed to the user’s workstation. Every session is isolated from your network, monitored in real time and recorded for audit and investigation, with the option to terminate risky activity immediately.
The result is fast, simple access for the people who keep your business running, and full control and traceability for your security team.
VPNs give too much access
A VPN connects vendors to your network rather than to a single system. If their device or account is compromised, attackers can move freely through your environment.
Direct access to one system, nothing more
Vendors connect straight to the specific servers or applications they need, without a VPN and without any software on their device. The rest of your network stays invisible and out of reach.
Forgotten accounts never close
Access is granted for a project but rarely removed afterwards. Dormant vendor accounts remain open for months, waiting to be misused.
Just-in-time access that expires automatically
Access is granted only for the systems and time window approved. When the work ends, access is removed automatically, so no standing privileges remain.
No visibility into what vendors do
Once connected, external users work largely unseen. Security teams can’t tell what was changed, or stop a session going wrong.
Every session isolated, monitored and recorded
Sessions run isolated from your network and are recorded and indexed for audit. Security teams can follow activity live and terminate risky sessions instantly.
Third parties are a prime target
Attackers increasingly breach a supplier first and use its trusted access as a path into your organisation. One compromised vendor account can open the door to your most critical systems.
Treat every vendor as a potential entry point
Vendors never get direct network access, standing privileges or visible credentials. Each session is verified, limited to approved systems, isolated from your network and recorded, so a compromised supplier can’t be turned into a breach.
What can you expect?
Provide secure remote access without VPNs or agents. Vendors connect quickly and easily, with no software installation required.
Grant just-in-time access with built-in approvals for every request. Reduce unnecessary privileges and minimise your attack surface.
Monitor and record every remote session. Know exactly who accessed what, when and why, with full traceability.
Simplify vendor onboarding and eliminate risks from unmanaged devices. Reduce IT workload while keeping external access secure.
Secure remote access without the legacy appliances
Remote offices, cloud apps and people working from anywhere need secure connectivity that doesn’t depend on old network hardware.
Find out how ACEN and Cato Networks combine networking and security in one cloud platform, including zero trust network access.
How we approach Remote Access Security
- Map every external access path
- Define who gets what, and when
- Replace VPNs and shared accounts
- Validate and hand over
Phase 1 Map every external access path
We identify all vendors, contractors and remote admins who connect to your environment, and how they do it today: VPNs, shared accounts, remote desktop tools or direct connections. You get a clear view of who can reach which critical systems, and where dormant or excessive access is hiding.
Phase 2 Define who gets what, and when
Together we set access rules per vendor and per system: which systems they may reach, for how long, who approves the request and which sessions are recorded. The result is a least-privilege model where no external user keeps standing access.
Phase 3 Replace VPNs and shared accounts
We connect your critical systems to the new access model and move vendors over in phases, starting with the highest-risk suppliers. Vendors register themselves with their smartphone, and VPN profiles and shared credentials are retired step by step.
Phase 4 Validate and hand over
We test every access flow end to end, from vendor registration and approval to session recording and automatic removal of access. Your team receives clear documentation and hands-on training, so you can onboard new vendors, manage policies and review sessions independently from day one.
Ready to start mapping your access paths?
