This month’s CloudConnexa update is about giving administrators more precise control over how traffic flows through their environment — starting with a new global setting for IP protocol selection.
You’ll also find a deep dive on OpenVPN Data Channel Offload (DCO), an open call for speakers and panelists at OpenVPN [Con]nected 2026, and a new MSP-focused webinar: Day in the Life of a CloudConnexa MSP Partner.
P.S. Our 25th anniversary arcade game brought out your competitive side — 381 players took on CyberSpin Defender, and the leaderboard champ hit 196,544 points to claim a $100 Amazon gift card. The contest wrapped on March 31, but the game’s still playable here if you want to test your reflexes. |
New in CloudConnexa: Global IP Protocol Allocation Control |
CloudConnexa supports dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 networking, but many organizations operate with defined network standards or infrastructure requirements that call for consistent protocol usage across clients and services.
To address this, we’ve introduced a new global setting that lets administrators control which IP protocol versions CloudConnexa uses when allocating addresses across their environment. Configure IP allocation as:
- IPv4 and IPv6 — for environments that support dual-stack networking.
- IPv4 only — for infrastructure standardized on IPv4.
The selection applies consistently to Devices, Connectors, and other resources in the Administration Portal — improving connectivity predictability and reducing operational friction caused by mixed protocol usage.
Whether you’re standardizing on IPv4 today or running a dual-stack environment, this setting helps ensure protocol usage is intentional, consistent, and aligned with how your network is designed to operate. |
The Definitive Guide to OpenVPN Data Channel Offload (DCO) |
Want faster VPN throughput without compromising security?
Our new definitive guide to OpenVPN Data Channel Offload (DCO) explains the technology that makes OpenVPN the fastest VPN protocol today — and how to put it to work in your deployment.
DCO moves data-channel encryption from userspace into the kernel, dramatically reducing CPU overhead on high-throughput tunnels. For CloudConnexa environments running at scale, that translates into higher throughput per Connector, lower latency, and more efficient use of compute resources.
The guide covers:
- How DCO works and where the performance gains come from.
- Benchmark results comparing DCO to traditional data-channel processing.
- Deployment considerations, compatibility notes, and when to enable it.
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Take the Stage at OpenVPN [Con]nected 2026 |
The call for speakers and panelists is now open! We’re looking for IT pros, CloudConnexa users, and partners to share their real-world experiences in panels, breakout sessions, and fireside chats at OpenVPN [Con]nected 2026.
This is your chance to showcase your expertise, connect with peers, and shape the conversation around secure networking, Zero Trust, and cloud connectivity.
Deadline to apply: July 10, 2026. Don’t wait — submit your application today and be part of the program that highlights the real-world expertise of our community. |
If you’re an MSP evaluating how to add or scale a managed network security offering — or you already run CloudConnexa for customers and want to see where the workflow can get tighter — this one’s for you.
In this live webinar, we’ll walk through the six core workflows MSP partners touch every day on CloudConnexa:
- Onboarding a new customer in under 30 minutes — no hardware, just a Cloud ID and a Connector.
- User lifecycle management with manual, SSO, and SCIM options.
- Connection logs, DNS monitoring, audit trails, and SIEM integration via Log Streaming.
- Multi-tenant management: one partner account, fully isolated customer WPCs, API and Terraform automation for scale.
- The built-in security stack: Cyber Shield IDS/IPS, Device Posture enforcement, Location Context policies, and Zero Trust access controls.
You’ll leave with a concrete picture of how to run CloudConnexa day-to-day — and how to position it as a security-first offering to your customers. |
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It’s a win-win for everyone! Start sharing today. |
FORBES: Cybersecurity Complexity Is The New Vulnerability
In his latest Forbes piece, OpenVPN CEO Francis Dinha argues that the tangle of overlapping tools, dashboards, and policies most security teams have accumulated isn’t a sign of maturity — it’s the new attack surface.
When every layer of defense needs its own integration, login, and exception, gaps open in the seams. Francis makes the case for consolidation as a security strategy — not just a budget decision.
If your stack has grown faster than your team’s ability to monitor it, this one’s for you. |
FORBES: Why Most Cybersecurity Metrics Are Lying To Your Board
Is your board getting the full picture on cybersecurity risk — or just a false sense of security?
In this recent Forbes piece, OpenVPN CEO Francis Dinha makes a bold case: most of the metrics security teams report to boards look impressive on paper but fail to reflect real-world exposure. Patch rates, alert volumes, and compliance checkboxes can all be technically "green" while critical vulnerabilities go unaddressed.
True security posture isn't measured in dashboards — it's measured in outcomes. Francis breaks down which metrics actually matter, why vanity numbers are so pervasive, and what CISOs and boards need to do differently to close the gap between perception and reality.
If you're responsible for communicating cyber risk to leadership, this is a must-read. |
New on the OpenVPN YouTube Channel |
Good to know: OpenVPN shares a weekly cybersecurity news roundup to keep our readers informed. Check out our most recent This Week in Cybersecurity posts for the latest industry headlines. |
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