Secure Access for Distributed Teams Without a Legacy VPN
Enable your remote and hybrid workforce to securely access SSH servers, Windows desktops, databases, and internal web apps from anywhere — through a single browser-based gateway with unified SSO, MFA, and full session recording.
VPNs Were Never Designed for Remote-First Teams
Legacy VPNs grant broad network access, require client software, and leave you blind to what users actually do. That model doesn't work for distributed workforces accessing diverse infrastructure.
Full Network Exposure
VPNs grant broad network-level access, letting any compromised device move laterally across your infrastructure unchecked.
Client Software Burden
Every user needs a VPN client installed, configured, and maintained. Remote teams with BYOD devices face compatibility and support nightmares.
No Session Visibility
VPNs log connections, not sessions. You cannot see what commands were run, what queries were executed, or what happened during access.
SSH Key Sprawl
Managing authorized_keys files across hundreds of servers for a remote team is unauditable. Departed employees retain access indefinitely.
Shared Credentials
Remote teams share RDP admin accounts and database passwords over Slack because VPNs don't provide per-user application access.
Poor Performance
Routing all traffic through a VPN concentrator degrades performance for remote workers, especially across geographic regions.
Every Access Type Your Remote Team Needs
SSH terminals, Windows desktops, databases, internal web apps, and network access — all through a single browser-based gateway with unified identity and session recording.
SSH Access with SSO
Browser-based terminal access to Linux servers. Replace SSH keys with identity-based access from your IdP. Full keystroke recording.
- SSO via SAML/OIDC for SSH
- No SSH keys to distribute
- Keystroke-level session recording
- MFA enforcement per session
RDP Access with SSO
Windows remote desktop in the browser — no RDP client, no exposed ports. Authenticate via your corporate IdP with screen recording.
- SSO via SAML/OIDC for RDP
- Zero open RDP ports
- Full screen recording
- Clipboard & file transfer policies
Database Access via SSH Gateway
Query PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB through a browser console. The gateway holds credentials — users never see passwords.
- SSH tunnel for database access
- Per-user sessions, no shared creds
- Full query logging & data masking
- RBAC with CRUD-level rules
Web App Access
Protect Grafana, Jenkins, ArgoCD, and admin panels with SSO and MFA — even apps without native identity support.
- SSO injection for any web app
- MFA on legacy applications
- Request-level audit trails
- No legacy VPN required
Secure Network Access
Network-level access when you need it. Built-in WireGuard with per-user tunnels, split tunneling, and native clients on every platform.
- Per-user WireGuard peers
- Split tunneling support
- Same identity controls as SSH/RDP/VNC
- Traffic metadata logging
Native CLI Client
Access SSH and databases from your terminal. Authenticate via OAuth2 Device Code Flow and use pumagate ssh, pumagate psql through the gateway.
- OAuth2 device code authentication
- pumagate ssh / psql / mysql
- Local port forwarding
- Token caching for sessions
Why Remote Teams Choose PumaGate
Purpose-built for distributed workforces. No client software, instant browser access, and unified identity controls across every protocol.
How Remote Access Flows Through PumaGate
Users authenticate once via SSO + MFA, then access any resource through the gateway. No legacy VPN, no client software, no exposed ports.
Traditional VPN vs PumaGate for Remote Teams
See how Zero Trust access compares to legacy VPN across the dimensions that matter for remote workforces.
| Dimension | Legacy VPN | PumaGate |
|---|---|---|
| Network Access | Full network access | Per-resource only |
| Client Software | Required on every device | None — browser-based |
| SSH Access | VPN + SSH keys | SSO via IdP + session recording |
| RDP Access | VPN + RDP client | Browser-based with SSO + screen recording |
| Database Access | VPN + shared passwords | Gateway-proxied with per-user sessions |
| Session Visibility | Connection logs only | Full keystroke & screen recording |
| Identity | VPN credentials | Corporate IdP with MFA |
| Deployment | Days to weeks | Minutes |
Identity-Based SSH Access for Every Platform
Replace static SSH keys with SAML/OIDC Single Sign-On. Remote workers authenticate via your corporate IdP with MFA, short-lived certificates, and full session recording.
Identity-Based RDP Access for Windows Servers
Add SAML/OIDC Single Sign-On to Windows Remote Desktop. Remote workers authenticate via your corporate IdP with MFA enforcement, screen recording, and zero exposed ports.
Secure Database Access Through the Gateway
Remote workers query PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB through PumaGate's browser-based console or native CLI. The gateway holds credentials, enforces RBAC, logs every query, and masks sensitive data.
Deploy in Minutes, Not Months
No network changes, no legacy VPN concentrators, no client software to roll out. Connect your IdP and start providing secure remote access immediately.
Connect Your Identity Provider
Integrate with Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, or any SAML/OIDC provider. Import users and groups automatically.
Register Your Resources
Add SSH servers, Windows RDP hosts, VNC servers, databases, and internal web apps. Define who can access what with role-based policies.
Invite Remote Team Members
Users log in via your IdP with MFA. They see only the resources they're authorized to access — no legacy VPN client needed.
Access from Anywhere
Remote workers access SSH, RDP, VNC, databases, and web apps through the browser. Every session is recorded with identity context for compliance.
Built for Regulatory Requirements
Remote access with identity-verified sessions and complete audit trails satisfies requirements across major compliance frameworks.
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