Use Case

VPN Replacement

Replace legacy VPN infrastructure with a modern Zero Trust access platform. PumaGate eliminates the attack surface of VPNs while providing faster, more granular access to internal resources — no client software, no exposed ports, no lateral movement risk.

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Exposed Ports
100%
Browser-Based
< 5 min
Deployment Time
Zero
Client Software
The Problem

Legacy VPN Limitations

Traditional VPNs were designed for a perimeter-based world. Modern distributed workforces need a fundamentally different approach.

VPNs grant broad network access, enabling lateral movement by attackers
Client software must be installed and maintained on every device
Slow, unreliable connections degrade user productivity
No per-application access controls or session-level auditing
VPN concentrators are high-value targets with exposed ports
Scaling VPN infrastructure is expensive and operationally complex
The Solution

Why PumaGate

Purpose-built Zero Trust access controls so you can focus on your business instead of managing legacy infrastructure.

No network-level access — only application-level connections
No VPN client software to deploy or maintain
Faster connection times than traditional VPNs
Per-resource access policies instead of network segments
Identity-verified connections with MFA enforcement
Reduced attack surface — no exposed VPN ports
Head-to-Head

Traditional VPN vs PumaGate

See how Zero Trust access compares to legacy VPN across key dimensions.

Feature Legacy VPN PumaGate
Network Access Full network access Per-resource only
Client Software Required on every device None — browser-based
Deployment Time Days to weeks Minutes
Attack Surface Exposed VPN ports No inbound ports
Access Granularity Network segments Individual resources
Session Visibility Limited logging Full session recording
Scalability Hardware-dependent Cloud-native, elastic
User Experience Slow, clunky clients Instant browser access
Included Capabilities

Features That Make It Possible

Zero Trust Architecture
Browser-Based Access
Identity Verification
Per-Resource Policies
No Client Software
Session Recording
Getting Started

How It Works

1

Connect Identity Provider

Integrate with Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, or any SAML/OIDC provider in minutes.

2

Define Access Policies

Set up role-based access controls, approval workflows, and time-limited permissions.

3

Secure Access

Users access resources through the browser with identity verification, session recording, and full audit trails.

Further Reading

Legacy VPN Comparison Resources

Industry research and frameworks comparing legacy VPN with modern Zero Trust access solutions.

NIST SP 800-207: Zero Trust Architecture

The definitive NIST framework for implementing Zero Trust, outlining why perimeter-based VPNs fall short of modern security requirements.
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency's roadmap for transitioning federal networks from VPN to Zero Trust architectures.
Gartner: Market Guide for ZTNA

Gartner's analysis of Zero Trust Network Access as the modern replacement for VPN-based remote access solutions.
Forrester: Zero Trust Edge

Forrester Research's perspective on converging networking and security to replace VPN with Zero Trust Edge solutions.
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Other Solutions

Remote Workforce Access

Secure access for distributed teams without a VPN

Third-Party / Vendor Access

Grant time-limited access to contractors and vendors

Privileged Access Management

Control and audit privileged access to critical infrastructure

Ready to Replace Your Legacy VPN?

Deploy Zero Trust access in minutes. No legacy VPN hardware, no client software, no credit card required.

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