Hardware vs. Software for Your VPN

Is a hardware-based VPN a better choice for your needs than a software-based VPN?

A hardware-based VPN might be just what you’re looking for.

Depending on your situation, a hardware-based VPN may actually be a better fit for your needs. It is easy to overlook as “outdated” but hardware-based solutions offer many benefits to software-based solutions.

See if hardware is the right fit for you.

Hardware vs. Software for VPN Deployment

Software

GoSilent Hardware-Based VPN

Security approach

Reactive

Software-based solutions seek to recognize bad things as they are happening.

Preventative

Hardware-based solutions actually seek to prevent problems in the first place.

Maintenance investment

High

Frequent updates and patching required.

Low

Little-to-no recurring maintenance needed.

Speed of deployment

Slower

Requires significant set-up time before deployment.

Faster

Immediate deployment, little-to-no setup required.

Training required

Some Training

Users must be trained on how to access, login, and use to be assured they are using the solution correctly.

Little-to-no Training

Near zero training required. Users can simply plug in GoSilent and connect to the internet.

Scalability

New License

Each new user requires the purchase of an additional software license.

New Device

Each new user requires the purchase of an additional GoSilent.

Interoperability

Low

Requires effort to ensure that all your current software, operating systems and devices are updated and can work with the software solution.

High

Platform, operating system and device agnostic.

Establishes root of trust?

No

Yes

Use cases for Hardware-Based VPN solutions

Below are some examples of deployments where a hardware-based VPN is a great fit.

Military Communications

The GoSilent Platform is a CSfC-approved solution for Top Secret level communications.

DoD Contractors

Simplifying CMMC certification, supply chain security, and remote work for DoD Contractors.

IoT Security

Secure IoT deployments, devices in the field and outfit legacy systems with secure communication capabilities.

Supply Chain Security

Secure access to your systems for external vendors and third parties.

Government Agencies

Simplifying remote work and supply chain security for Government Agencies.

Remote Work

Simplifying remote work security with secure communications through every end user device.

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A hardware-based VPN might be just what you’re looking for.

Hardware vs. Software for VPN Deployment

Software

GoSilent Hardware-Based VPN

Security approach

Reactive

Preventative

Maintenance investment

High

Low

Speed of deployment

Slower

Faster

Training required

Some Training

Little-to-no Training

Scalability

New License

New Device

Interoperability

Low

High

Establishes root of trust?

No

Yes

Use cases for Hardware-Based VPN solutions

Military Communications

DoD Contractors

IoT Security

Supply Chain Security

Government Agencies

Remote Work

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Interested in deploying a hardware-based VPN for your application?