Conceal | Why VPNs & VDIs Overreach

Network-level controls are structurally misaligned with application-level access needs.

Extending network tunnels to secure browser-based workflows creates unnecessary weight and complexity for simple application access.

VPNs grant broad network access corridors when the user only requires connectivity to a single web application.

VDIs force resource-intensive remote rendering infrastructure just to contain standard browser activity on unmanaged devices.

Routing traffic through centralized concentrators introduces latency that is unrelated to the application’s actual performance.

Managing heavy infrastructure for third-party access consumes engineering cycles better spent on critical architecture.

Broad network access increases lateral movement opportunities if credentials are compromised during the connection.

Login hurdles and latency incentivize partners to find workarounds that bypass security protocols completely.

Decisions occur inside the browser, securing the interaction without establishing a heavy network tunnel.

Controls apply to specific actions like uploads and downloads rather than just granting entry at the door.

This approach removes the dependency on VPNs or VDIs specifically for browser-based application access.

Security functions within the browsers users already possess, avoiding the need for new enterprise browser deployments.

See how Conceal rightsizes access architecture without forcing a full replacement.