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Writer's pictureHoward Rabb

SSL VPN: Con Te Partirò (It’s Time to Say Goodbye)


A styalized picture of a man with a briefcase waving goodbye against a backdrop of a lock and key

“Time to say goodbye… to outdated tech that just doesn’t make sense anymore.”

If SSL VPNs were a song, they’d be a classic—once a chart-topper, now gathering dust in somebodies garage. Except they're not. They're still being used, every day, all day, but people all over the world. Once upon a time, they brought a “safe harbor” for remote work. But in today’s digital age, they’re more like that old boat with a leaky hull. It’s time to “go on horizons I never knew” with modern solutions that don’t leave your network in the past.


Norway has recently joined the US and the UK in urging businesses to move away from SSL-VPN by the end of 2025. 256 Solutions has already begun this process with its own network and our customers.


  1. “When I’m alone, I dream of the horizon…”But hackers aren’t dreaming; they’re actively targeting SSL VPNs. With vulnerabilities piling up, major breaches have proven these systems aren’t as secure as they once seemed. The horizon? Full of zero-day exploits waiting to strike.


  2. “I’ll go with you…” — Your Entire Network, That Is!SSL VPNs were built around an old-school perimeter-based security model, but that perimeter is long gone. Remote work has made the edges blurry. Why give users access to everything when modern threats only need one door open to wreak havoc?


  3. “It’s time to say goodbye” to a frustrating user experience.Let’s face it: nobody has ever called an SSL VPN “seamless.” Slow connections, disconnections, and complex setups create more “ughs” than “ahhs.” Your employees deserve better—and so does your help desk.


  4. “I’ll find the light in your eyes…” but not in SSL VPN management.Maintaining SSL VPNs is labor-intensive. Configurations, certificates, patches—it’s all a lot of effort to keep afloat a solution that’s steadily sinking.


What’s Next? Modern Solutions That Soar

  1. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA):ZTNA is your new “light in the night.” Forget giving users the keys to the kingdom; this approach grants access only to the apps they need. It’s like upgrading from a rusty gate to an elegant security concierge.


  2. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE):SASE brings networking and security together “on a ship for seas I never sailed before.” Seamlessly connecting users to apps with top-notch security, it’s the future of access.


  3. Strong Identity and Access Management (IAM):With IAM and multi-factor authentication (MFA), you’ll know “I’ll be with you” are words only authorized users can sing.


Time to Move On

Like the song says, “It’s time to say goodbye” to SSL VPNs. They’ve had their moment, but the world has moved on. New horizons like ZTNA and SASE aren’t just calling—they’re serenading your organization toward a safer, smarter future. 256 Solutions will help your Hamilton-Area business take flight by modernizing your network infrastructure and lower your attack surface. Take the leap, and call us today so that we can help you reach new heights.


Now, please take a moment to send SSL-VPN on its way as only Andre Bocelli and Sarah Brightman can.




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