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Encrypted Remote Access

Every remote connection encrypted. No exceptions.

AES-256 encrypted tunnels between your remote staff and your network. Traffic cannot be intercepted in transit, even on public Wi-Fi. Properly configured, not just switched on.

AES-256

encryption on every remote connection

100%

of traffic encrypted including DNS

NCSC

guidance-aligned protocol configuration

Zero

plaintext traffic on managed remote devices

What We Deliver

Encrypted remote access capabilities.

AES-256 Tunnel Encryption

Every connection between a remote device and your network is encrypted with AES-256. Traffic cannot be intercepted or read in transit, even on public Wi-Fi or untrusted networks.

Split Tunnelling Control

Choose which traffic routes through the encrypted tunnel and which goes direct to the internet. Optimise performance for business applications while keeping sensitive data protected.

Always-On VPN Option

Devices configured to connect automatically before the user logs in. No manual connection required. Ensures every session is protected without relying on staff to remember to connect.

Protocol Selection and Hardening

VPN protocols selected and hardened for your environment. Weak cipher suites disabled. Only current, approved protocols permitted. Configuration reviewed against NCSC guidance.

Certificate-Based Authentication

Device certificates used alongside user credentials to verify both the user and the device. Prevents credential-only attacks and ensures only managed devices can establish connections.

Encrypted DNS Resolution

DNS queries from remote devices resolved through the encrypted tunnel. Prevents DNS leakage that could expose browsing activity or allow DNS hijacking on untrusted networks.

How It Works

From audit to fully encrypted remote access.

01

Remote Access Audit

We review your current remote access setup, identify unencrypted traffic paths, and map which systems remote staff need to reach. Security gaps documented before any changes are made.

02

Encryption Architecture Design

VPN solution and encryption protocols selected for your infrastructure. Split tunnelling rules defined. Certificate infrastructure planned. Always-on configuration assessed for your device estate.

03

Infrastructure Deployment

VPN gateway deployed and hardened. Certificates issued to managed devices. Encryption policies applied and tested. Performance validated under realistic load before rollout.

04

Client Rollout and Testing

VPN clients deployed to all devices via your management platform. Each device tested for successful encrypted connection. Staff guided through the experience. IT team trained on administration.

05

Encryption Validation

Independent verification that all remote traffic is encrypted. Packet capture analysis confirms no plaintext leakage. DNS leak testing completed. Certificate validity confirmed across all devices.

06

Ongoing Monitoring and Patching

VPN infrastructure monitored for connection anomalies and security advisories. Patches applied promptly. Encryption configuration reviewed quarterly. Compliance evidence provided on request.

UK Case Studies

Encrypted remote access across the UK.

Professional Services Firm, Birmingham

Challenge: A Birmingham accountancy practice had staff connecting to client files over unencrypted remote desktop sessions. Their cyber insurer flagged this as a critical risk at renewal.

Outcome: Encrypted VPN deployed across all remote staff within five working days. All remote desktop traffic tunnelled through AES-256 encrypted connections. Insurer satisfied at renewal.

Healthcare Provider, Leeds

Challenge: A Leeds healthcare provider needed to demonstrate to their ICO audit that all remote access to patient data was encrypted end-to-end, with evidence of the encryption standard used.

Outcome: AES-256 VPN deployed with certificate-based device authentication. Encryption specification documentation provided for ICO audit. No findings against remote access controls.

Financial Services Firm, Manchester

Challenge: A Manchester financial services firm had remote staff using consumer VPN products that could not be centrally managed or audited. FCA review identified this as a control gap.

Outcome: Enterprise VPN with centralised management deployed. All connections logged and auditable. Consumer VPN products removed from all devices. FCA control gap closed.

Get Started

Find out if your remote access is actually encrypted.

Our free remote access assessment checks your current encryption configuration, identifies unprotected traffic paths, and confirms whether your setup meets cyber insurance and compliance requirements.