Introducing The World's First Application-Aware VPN

Tired of the complexity of separate VPN and PAM solutions? Imagine using your VPN (SSO) identity to seamlessly access all your servers, databases, and applications. One platform, one login, complete control, that world is here! Today, we're introducing the world's first application-aware VPN, seamlessly integrating VPN and Privileged Access Management (PAM) all within one easy-to-use platform.
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This week, we're dedicating the entire week to exploring these unique capabilities. We'll pull back the curtain on a solution that understands not just who's connecting, but what they're connecting to.

We've all been there: firing up the VPN just to access a single app, only to find ourselves have access to the entire network. Or worse, juggling multiple VPNs and bastion hosts, wrestling with SSH keys and shared passwords just to get your work done. It's a security nightmare, a productivity killer, and frankly, it's just plain annoying. We knew there had to be a better way. And that's why we have now integrated VPN capabilities into our Privileged access Management product!

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Introducing The World's First Application-Aware VPN!

So what's an Application-Aware VPN? Simply put, it's a modern approach to secure infrastructure access. It is the first solution to seamlessly combine the power of Privileged Access Management (PAM) with a modern, Zero Trust VPN. Think Teleport or StrongDM meets Twingate or Tailscale, all packaged up in one easy-to-use solution that can be deployed in under 10 minutes... seriously, we'll show you how in our blog tomorrow!

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This means you no longer have to juggle separate VPN and PAM solutions, saving you time, money, and countless headaches. No more context switching, no more integration nightmares, just streamlined and secure access to your entire infrastructure.

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And because we've integrated full VPN functionality, you get features like subnet routing, split tunneling, and exit nodes, all within the same platform as our powerful PAM capabilities. It's the best of both worlds, purpose-built for the needs of modern engineering teams.

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So what does this mean for you? Instant access, zero hassle. One-click login to your databases, Kubernetes clusters, Linux servers, and more—all with your existing SSO credentials. This means you can ditch those static keys or shared passwords. Border0 handles the rest: secrets injection, granular access policies, and comprehensive session recording, all within one end-to-end encrypted platform. It's PAM + VPN, simplified.

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Beyond Traditional VPNs: The Rise of Application-Aware Access

We spent the last year listening closely to security teams, IT admins, and developers. We heard about the cost and struggles of managing separate VPN and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. Two separate systems, two separate sets of policies, two separate bills—it's too much.
PAM solutions provide significant value, but current solutions focus primarily on compliance, at the expense of user experience. They don't always work well in engineers' workflows and create friction for end-users.

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To connect to that RDS database, each time I need to download certs, connect to some random port on localhost? Wtf... I'm already on the VPN, you know who I am, If I have access, just let me in, enable me, don't frustrate me!
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We also realized that old-school VPN solutions like OpenVPN and $bigvendor, while groundbreaking in their time, aren't designed for the complexities of today's cloud-native, ephemeral environments. People were saying, "If only my VPN could also handle..." and then they'd list the very features Border0 now offers. Border0's application-aware VPN is the answer. It's built on your feedback, designed to solve your pain points, and engineered to deliver the integrated, intelligent access you need.

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See Border0 in Action

Enough talk, let’s show you what Border0 can do. Imagine connecting to your critical servers, databases, and Kubernetes clusters with a single click directly from your VPN client, all while knowing that every access request is governed by fine-tuned policies and end-to-end encryption. Check out this quick demo. Don’t worry, we’ll show more later this week!

The Border0 Advantage

So, why should you care about Border0? Because it tackles the core challenges of secure access head-on. With Border0, security isn't an afterthought; it's built-in. You gain granular control, ensuring users access only what they need, minimizing your attack surface and preventing lateral movement. Performance gets a boost, too. Border0 optimizes connections for faster, more efficient access. And the user experience? It's transformed. Seamless SSO integration eliminates the hassle of managing SSH keys and shared passwords. Finally, compliance becomes less of a burden with detailed session logging and audit trails. We'll be diving deeper into each of these areas throughout the week, so stay tuned!

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What's Next?

This is just the beginning of our Border0 launch week! Over the next few days, we'll be pulling back the curtain on all aspects of this game-changing approach to secure access. We'll be geeking out on the tech behind Border0, exploring everything from WireGuard and NAT hole punching to how we handle VPN in the browser. DevOps folks, we've got you covered with a practical guide to getting your team up and running in minutes. We'll also be showing you why Border0 is a joy to use, something that makes your life easier, instead of causing friction. Finally, we'll break down the business impact, the cost savings, and productivity gains you can expect. If secure access is your world, or a problem you recognize, then stay tuned for the next few blogs!

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Ready to Get Started?

We're incredibly excited to share the world's first application-aware VPN with you this week! It's a solution I'd wished existed before, and I know many of you are still facing the same challenges. We believe it represents a major leap forward in how organizations approach secure access, and we can't wait to work with you. No need to wait—you can sign up for our free community edition today! Get started now, or contact us for a demo – we'd love to chat!

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