OVERVIEW
What is a Site-to-Site VPN?
A Site-to-Site VPN allows secure connections between multiple networks, such as corporate offices and remote sites, anywhere in the world. It enables organizations to securely share data over the internet, providing an efficient and cost-effective way to connect distant locations.
BENEFITS
Benefits of Site-to-Site VPN
Watertight network security
A Site-to-Site VPN encrypts data transferred between users or different locations by creating secure tunnels, safeguarding confidential information and keeping it in trusted hands.
Ease of operations
By enabling a speedy and consistent flow of data traffic, Site-to-Site VPN optimizes network performance and keeps day-to-day operations running smoothly.
Simple, secure, and flexible
Using a simple Site-to-Site VPN network security solution, secure data transfer is available to all organizations—regardless of their size or needs.
Business continuity
By providing secure data transfer between users based on pre-approved authorization, Site-to-Site VPN ensures that vital resources are accessible to those who need them—without any roadblocks.
HOW IT WORKS
FEATURES
Site-to-Site VPN sub-types
A Site-to-Site VPN can take two different forms, each tailored to how a specific business operates. NordLayer’s adaptable network security solution provides both.
Intranet-based VPN
Intranet-based VPNs are part of a Site-to-Site VPN setup, where different teams or offices within the same company are connected over the internet using a shared internal network. In this case, the whole organization uses the same connection, with no external connections needed.
Extranet-based VPN
Alternatively, extranet-based VPNs are part of a Site-to-Site VPN setup that connects different companies over the internet. With numerous secure connections enabled, trusted users outside of the organization can access resources.
OUR SOLUTION
Implement Site-to-Site VPN with NordLayer
Getting started with a Site-to-Site VPN is easy with NordLayer. Signing up takes only a few minutes through our simple registration process. Create separate private gateways first—these VPN gateways are entry points into your network. From there, you can add users to each VPN gateway, allowing them to gain access to the corporate network—plus external connections if required.
Register
Create separate private gateways & members
Set up Site-to-Site VPN tunnel
Start using
ADVANCED SECURITY
SASE: A modern solution for connecting remote offices
The shift to cloud computing and remote work saw companies rapidly adopt networking technologies to accommodate safe working—regardless of their employees’ geographical location. Site-to-Site VPNs aid businesses whose predominant workforce and IT infrastructure reside on-site. Whereas Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) encompasses numerous solutions—including Site-to-Site VPNs—allowing organizations to implement zero-trust network access policies that protect all users on and off-site, including remote workers.
SECURE YOUR NETWORK
Security across your business
NordLayer works by improving security at every layer of the hybrid cloud environment. Comprehensive protection gives organizations the flexibility and confidence to evolve, expand, and modernize safely.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Frequently asked questions
The difference between a Site-to-Site VPN and remote access VPN is simple. Site-to-site VPNs provide a secure VPN connection between two or more Local Area Networks (LANs), often in multiple locations. Remote Access VPNs work simultaneously but connect mobile devices to a remote LAN.
Site-to-Site VPNs connect several LANs securely, whereas Point-to-point (PTP) is a traditional VPN protocol that connects particular devices. Unlike Site-to-Site VPN, PTP is considered a legacy VPN technology that is less secure than modern VPN solutions.
You should use a Site-to-Site VPN when you need to securely connect 2 (or more) different remote office locations or cloud networks. It’s the best solution for businesses with distributed offices that need seamless access to shared resources, such as databases, applications, and internal systems.
The pros of a Site-to-Site VPN include secure, encrypted network connection between multiple offices, seamless access to shared resources, and centralized management of connections. The main con is that in order to establish Site-to-Site connections, you need a 3rd party provider.
While NordVPN is designed for individual users, businesses looking for Site-to-Site VPN capabilities can turn to NordLayer, a solution within the NordVPN family. NordLayer provides secure, business-focused site-to-site VPN functionality, specifically built to meet the needs of companies with multiple locations.
With NordLayer, you can use a Site-to-Site VPN with the Premium plan. It starts from just $14 per user, plus $40/month for a dedicated server.