Episode 38 — VPN Types: site-to-site vs point-to-site vs remote access

VPN scenarios in CloudNetX require distinguishing connectivity intent, trust scope, and operational impact, and this episode provides clear models for the main VPN types. It defines site-to-site VPNs as persistent encrypted tunnels connecting networks, typically used to link offices, data centers, or cloud environments into a unified routing domain. It defines point-to-site VPNs as connecting individual devices into a private network, often used for administrators or small sets of clients requiring network-level access. It also defines remote access VPN patterns as user-oriented connectivity where identity, device posture, and policy are central to the decision, even if the underlying tunnel technology appears similar. The first paragraph focuses on recognizing which pattern a scenario implies, and how the choice affects routing, segmentation, and the attack surface created by extended connectivity.