VPN Alternative: Passwordless, Secure, Context Aware ZTNA
With Kitecyber, zero trust network access is based on user behavior, device trust, context aware and passwordless.
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Overview
Secure Remote Access to Any Cloud
Legacy VPN solutions have known vulnerabilities and are prone to many attacks. Stolen credentials can provide access to your private infrastructure. Cloud gateways can add extra latency to your access. With the rise of BYOD policies and remote work, a new alternative is needed. Kitecyber ZTNA is one of the best VPN alternatives, which is secure, private, user context aware, password less and device-trust based! It works seamlessly with your existing SSO or IAM solution. There are no appliances to install or manage, no accounts or passwords to create.
The Problem
The Real Threat: Compromised VPN Credentials
Network Exposure and Attack Surface
Traditional VPNs expose your entire network to potential threats. They grant broad network access instead of limiting users to specific applications. Attackers exploit these wide-open connections for lateral movement.
Performance and User Experience Issues
VPNs create frustrating bottlenecks in network traffic. They often hairpin traffic through an appliance adding extra latency and bandwidth limitations. Users experience slow connections and frequent disconnects. Complex VPN configurations waste IT teams' time.
Password-based
Users might be tricked into entering their VPN credentials on fraudulent websites. Once a password is stolen, the attacker can use that to connect using a standard client.
Uncover risks and hidden costs
VPN’s leave your infrastructure vulnerable. Stats speak the truth!
91%
of respondents express concerns about VPNs leading to a compromising breach - Zscaler threatz lab.
62%
of free VPN users have had issues with their service. - security.org
56%
of organizations have been targets of cyberattacks exploiting VPN security vulnerabilities in the last year. - Zscaler threatz lab
Solution Overview
Kitecyber: Best VPN Replacement & Alternative
Kitecyber protects your private infrastructure access alongside your SaaS and Internet based traffic. Secure your internet
network, users, and data. Kitecyber authenticates every user, device & minimize VPN security risks due to:
Password less Security
No credentials to steal. Seamlessly work with your IAM or SSO
Zero-Touch Provisioning
Simplified deployment and maintenance. No extra agents to install.
High Performance
Seamless access without slowdowns.
Flexible Hosting
Self-hosted in your own cloud.
Just-in-Time Connectivity
Minimized attack surface with granular controls.
Unified Protection
Covers SaaS, internet, and private access in one solution.
Benefits
Why Replace Legacy VPNs and ZTNA with Kitecyber?
Legacy VPN Limitations
- Password-based systems increase risk
- Always-on VPN expands the attack surface
- Poor scalability and high costs from tunneling
- Frequent performance complaints from users
- Numerous vulnerabilities (CVEs) in outdated software or appliances
Existing Cloud based ZTNA Drawbacks
- Complex, cumbersome deployments
- Multi-level traffic indirections reduce performance
- High operational costs and inefficiency
Public & Private Access
Protection from credential theft
Security and Privacy
Performance and Scaling
Onboarding
Upgrades
Kitecyber Device Shield
Yes
Password less
High
Self hosted or SaaS, End-to-End encrypted
High
Simple
Zero Touch Provisioning in minutes
Simple
Seamless without user intervention
Legacy VPN
No
Requires Password
High
Self hosted or SaaS, End-to-End encrypted
Poor Scaling & Performance
Dependent on appliance throughput & pop location availability
Complex
Requires skilled professional services with weeks to deploy
Complex
Suffers from CVEs and advisories from legacy software and requires planning
ZTNA
No
Requires Password
Low
3rd party Cloud and decryption
Poor Scaling & Performance
Decryption, re-encryption and traffic hair pinning
Complex
Requires skilled professional services with weeks to deploy
Simple
Seamless without user intervention
Why is Kitecyber ZTNA the Best VPN Alternative?
| Public & Private Access | Kitecyber Device Shield | Legacy VPN | ZTNA |
|---|---|---|---|
Protection from credential theft | YesPassword less | NoRequires Password | NoRequires Password |
Security and Privacy | HighSelf hosted or SaaS, End-to-End encrypted | HighSelf hosted or SaaS, End-to-End encrypted | Low3rd party Cloud and decryption |
Performance and Scaling | High | Poor Scaling & PerformanceDependent on appliance throughput & pop location availability | Poor Scaling & PerformanceDecryption, re-encryption and traffic hair pinning |
Onboarding | SimpleZero Touch Provisioning in minutes | complexRequires skilled professional services with weeks to deploy | complexRequires skilled professional services with weeks to deploy |
Upgrades | SimpleSeamless without user intervention | complexSuffers from CVEs and advisories from legacy software and requires planning | SimpleSeamless without user intervention |
Our Success Stories
Testimonials
Amit Verma
“Kitecyber has been a game changer for our IT and security teams. Now they don’t operate in silos and can see a unified dashboard. We feel much better in our security posture and are saving almost 20 hrs a week in dealing with issues and tickets related to previous solutions. We also saved 50% in our total cost of ownership.”
Venkat Thiruvengadam
“Kitecyber helped us with IT, security and compliance as a unified solution. It saved us almost 50% in overall cost as compared to our previous solutions, while significantly improving our security and compliance. the builtin device management and IAM integrations, also optimized our onboarding and offboarding workflows.”
Drew Danner
“Kitecyber has been amazing for our SMB customers, who can now enjoy enterprise grade security with a simple and cost effective solution. Instead of dealing with multiple complex solutions, with Kitecyber they can get advanced security with ease using a single copilot”
Aayush Ghosh Choudhury
“No single product prior to Kitecyber could meet so many of the compliance controls while providing advanced SSE protection to SMBs. We are glad to partner with them and integrate with our GRC solution to simplify SMB security and compliance.”
Gunjan
"After being scammed online, we decided to use Kitecyber and it has been awesome to find such a simple and effective security solution with so much coverage. One of the best solutions if you have remote teams who need protection and you need better sleep."
Case Studies
Customer Success Stories
Zero Trust Private Access for Public Cloud and Private Infrastructure Access
A leading Fintech company that specializes in developing custom financial solutions for its customers and partners
Shadow Gen AI Apps, Autonomous Agentic Apps, and Supply Chain APIs
A mid-sized company in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, experiencing rapid growth.
Regulations Compliance Automation & Custom Controls for a Leading Fintech Company
A leading Fintech company that handles highly sensitive customer data, which transits through its platform.
Replace your legacy VPNs or ZTNA with Kitecyber’s Next Gen Approach
How it works
Frequently asked questions
A VPN replacement refers to an alternative solution or technology that fulfills the core functions of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) while addressing its limitations. Companies might need a VPN replacement for better performance, enhanced security, scalability, or compatibility with modern applications. Common replacements include software-defined perimeters (SDPs), zero-trust network access (ZTNA), and proxy-based solutions.
Traditional VPNs have several limitations, such as:
Performance Issues: They can slow down internet speeds due to encrypted tunneling or hairpinning of data through an appliance.
Scalability Challenges: VPNs are difficult to scale for large organizations.
Security Risks: VPNs provide broad access to internal networks, increasing risks if credentials are compromised.
Lack of Granularity: They lack fine-grained access controls and cannot distinguish between users' needs.
ZTNA enforces strict access controls by assuming that no user or device is inherently trusted, even within the network. It provides access only to specific applications or resources based on identity verification, context, and policy compliance. This approach significantly reduces the attack surface and provides better security compared to VPNs.
Yes, VPN replacements like ZTNA and SDPs are highly compatible with remote work environments. They provide secure access to company resources without requiring employees to connect to the entire network. Additionally, these solutions are often cloud-based, making them ideal for distributed teams and hybrid work models.
Choosing the best VPN replacement depends on your specific requirements, such as:
Security Needs: Opt for ZTNA if fine-grained access control is critical.
Performance Requirements: Look for solutions with low latency and high reliability.
Scalability: Choose cloud-based options for growing organizations.
Cost and Ease of Use: Evaluate the budget and ease of implementation.
