Know who connected, from where, and when.
Every VPN connection logged with full metadata. Anomalous access detected in real time. Compliance-ready audit trail for ISO 27001, cyber insurance, and ICO requirements.
12 months
tamper-evident log retention as standard
Real-time
anomaly detection and alerting
100%
of connections logged with full metadata
Monthly
compliance reports for audit and insurance
Monitoring and logging capabilities.
Full Connection Audit Logging
Every VPN connection logged with username, source IP, device identifier, connection time, duration, and data transferred. Logs tamper-evident and retained for 12 months as standard.
Anomalous Access Detection
Automated detection of unusual connection patterns. Connections from new countries, outside normal hours, or from multiple locations simultaneously flagged for review. Alerts sent to your IT team in real time.
Failed Authentication Logging
All failed login and MFA attempts logged with source IP and timestamp. Brute force patterns detected automatically. Accounts locked after configurable failed attempt thresholds.
Real-Time Connection Dashboard
Live view of all active VPN connections. Who is connected, from where, and for how long. Administrators can terminate suspicious sessions immediately from the dashboard.
Compliance-Ready Reporting
Monthly access reports formatted for ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and cyber insurance requirements. Reports confirm all connections were authenticated, encrypted, and logged.
SIEM Integration
VPN logs forwarded to your SIEM platform if in use. Standardised log format for easy ingestion. Correlation rules provided for common VPN-related threat scenarios.
From requirements to full visibility of remote access.
Logging Requirements Review
We review your compliance requirements and determine what VPN data needs to be logged, how long it needs to be retained, and what anomaly detection rules are appropriate for your organisation.
Logging Infrastructure Setup
Centralised log collection configured for your VPN gateway. Tamper-evident log storage deployed. Retention policies set. SIEM integration configured if applicable.
Anomaly Detection Configuration
Detection rules configured for your normal access patterns. Baseline established over two weeks. Alert thresholds set to minimise false positives while catching genuine anomalies.
Dashboard and Alert Setup
Real-time connection dashboard configured for your IT team. Alert routing set up to notify the right people. Escalation procedures documented for high-priority alerts.
Reporting Template Creation
Monthly compliance report templates created for your specific requirements. First report generated and reviewed with your team. Format adjusted to match your audit and insurance documentation needs.
Ongoing Monitoring and Review
Logs monitored continuously. Anomaly alerts reviewed and investigated. Monthly reports delivered automatically. Annual review of detection rules and retention policies included.
VPN monitoring in practice across the UK.
Challenge: A London law firm discovered a former employee had continued accessing their VPN for six weeks after leaving. No monitoring was in place to detect the access. Client data may have been exfiltrated.
Outcome: Connection monitoring deployed with automated alerts for access outside business hours and from unrecognised devices. Leaver process updated. Subsequent unauthorised access attempts detected and blocked within minutes.
Challenge: A Coventry manufacturer needed to provide their ISO 27001 auditor with evidence that all remote access was logged, that logs were tamper-evident, and that anomalous access was detected and investigated.
Outcome: Full connection audit logging deployed with tamper-evident storage. Anomaly detection configured. ISO 27001 audit passed with connection monitoring cited as a strong control.
Challenge: A Cardiff healthcare provider needed to demonstrate to their ICO data protection audit that all remote access to systems containing patient data was monitored and that access logs were retained for the required period.
Outcome: VPN connection logs retained for 12 months with tamper-evident storage. ICO audit passed. Anomaly detection identified and blocked two suspicious connection attempts during the audit period.
Get full visibility of who is accessing your network.
Our free monitoring assessment reviews your current VPN logging setup, identifies gaps in your audit trail, and shows you what compliance evidence you are currently missing.