Why Does an SMB Need a Corporate VPN & Storage Box?
Here is a classic example of using a Storage Box, a cloud storage solution ideal for a small business with the owner and two additional employees. With capacities starting at 3 terabytes, expandable to 40 terabytes, it provides plenty of space for your needs. Below, we analyze how this system works in combination with a corporate VPN.
Why Dropbox and other public services are not secure enough
Many companies rely on simple, off-the-shelf storage solutions like Dropbox or Google Drive. While these services are easy to use, your data is hosted on shared servers on the public internet, which makes it vulnerable to attacks. At the same time, this data is not fully controlled by you, as it is subject to the terms and policies of each company. This approach can expose your business to significant risks.
True security is only achieved with a professional, customized solution.
For the ultimate security of your company, we can design and create your own corporate VPN in the cloud, leveraging the most reliable VPS providers in the world, such as Amazon and Hetzner.
The Implementation Process
Creating a Secure Base: We build a dedicated VPS server for your business at one of the above providers.
Installation & Configuration: We install and configure high-speed VPN protocols, such as Wireguard or Outline. This ensures a static IP, essential for critical functions such as banking transactions and access to corporate files.
Internal Network & Security: We create an exclusive, internal network (intranet), accessible only through your VPN. Access is protected by a strong firewall, which allows connection only to specific, authorized devices.
In this internal network, data storage can be done with popular solutions such as:
a) Storage Box
b) Storage Bucket
c) Nextcloud
By choosing one of these solutions, you ensure that your storage space is not accessible from the outside world, except through your own secure VPN connection.
These are just the basic steps. We complete the process with additional settings that require specialized knowledge, ensuring the ultimate protection of your business.
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Because Storage Box allows access to be restricted only from specific networks or via VPN, this is an additional and important security method. This option essentially blocks any connection attempt from the public internet, forcing communication to take place only through trusted, predefined routes.
Key security features
The security of this method is based on three main principles: closed network, encryption, and complete blocking of external access.
IP-Based Firewall Protection When you configure your storage to be accessible only via VPN, the Hetzner firewall blocks all incoming connection attempts from the public internet. It is configured to only allow traffic originating from your specific, trusted VPN IP address. Any other connection attempts are immediately rejected by the firewall. This is the most important security measure, as it means that your storage is not visible or accessible to unauthorized users from the public web.
Data Encryption A VPN (Virtual Private Network) tunnel is an encrypted connection between your computer and the Hetzner network. All data traveling through this tunnel is scrambled and unreadable to anyone who tries to intercept it. This prevents eavesdropping and ensures that your files and login credentials cannot be viewed or stolen by attackers, even if your network traffic is monitored.
Block external access Storage Box offers the option to disable access from the public internet. This means that the storage space is only accessible from the Hetzner & Amazon network. This option makes any connection attempts from the outside, such as common automated attacks that scan the internet for open ports and vulnerable services, such as brute-force password attacks, impossible, as the storage space cannot be accessed.
In summary
The combination of a firewall, a secure, encrypted VPN connection, and the ability to completely block external access provides a strong defense, making a VPN-only connection an extremely secure way to manage storage space on
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Because Storage Box allows you to restrict access to only specific networks or via VPN, this is an additional and important security measure. This option essentially blocks any connection attempts from the public internet, forcing communication to only occur via trusted, pre-defined routes.
Key Security Features
The security of this method is based on three main principles: closed network, encryption, and complete blocking of external access.
IP-based firewall protection When you configure your storage to be accessible only via VPN, the Hetzner firewall blocks all incoming connection attempts from the public internet. It is configured to only allow traffic originating from your specific, trusted VPN IP address. Any other connection attempts are immediately rejected by the firewall. This is the most important security measure, as it means that your storage is not visible or accessible to unauthorized users from the public web.
Data Encryption The VPN (Virtual Private Network) tunnel is an encrypted connection between your computer and the Hetzner network. All data traveling through this tunnel is scrambled and unreadable to anyone who tries to intercept it. This prevents eavesdropping and ensures that your files and login credentials cannot be viewed or stolen by attackers, even if your network traffic is monitored.
Blocking External Access The Storage Box offers the option to disable access from the public internet. This means that the storage space is only accessible from the Hetzner & Amazon network. This option makes any connection attempts from the outside, such as common automated attacks that scan the internet for open ports and vulnerable services, such as brute-force password attacks, impossible, as the storage space cannot be accessed.
In summary
The combination of a firewall, a secure, encrypted VPN connection, and the ability to completely block external access provides a strong defense, making a VPN-only connection an extremely secure way to manage cloud storage.
The modern era demands real security for your data. We are here to help you! Contact us to discuss your needs and offer you a solution that will enhance the security and productivity of your company.