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title: "ESG Research Report: Secure Remote Access Trends | OpenVPN"
description: OpenVPN partnered with Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) to research what small and mid-size businesses are looking for in network security, secure remote access, and zero trust.
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# **Enterprise Strategy Group RESEARCH REPORT: SECURE ACCESS TECHNOLOGY TRENDS**
### **Sponsored by OpenVPN**
## The VPN is not dead. Research proves it.
The market is full of companies shouting that the VPN is dead. **That might make for great clickbait, but those who really understand network security know otherwise. **
We wanted to get down to the bottom of the marketing jargon and explore **what businesses like yours are really looking for when it comes to network security, secure remote access, and zero trust. **
So, we partnered with ESG analysts to survey 200 businesses ranging from 20 to 500 employees in multiple industries to find out. Our goal is to help you find the right solution for your business — and to share future trends that may factor into your security strategy and decision-making.
### What this report covers:
- The relationship between **VPN and ZTNA** technologies
- Trends in **remote and hybrid work** and how those relate to secure remote access technology needs
- **Global trends** in secure remote access, VPNs, zero trust, and ZTNA strategies
### Get your copy of the research.
### Additional Resources
Ready to take the next step in your secure remote access journey? Check out our [library of free resources.](https://blog.openvpn.net/tag/ztna?hsLang=en&_gl=1*tovlpk*_gcl_au*MTYyMjExNDM0NS4xNzM3MDY4MjEx*_ga*MTExNzc2ODQxMi4xNjk3MDM0MjMx*_ga_SPGM8Y8Y79*MTc0MDE1MDc4OC4xNzcuMS4xNzQwMTUwODMyLjAuMC4w*_fplc*VXBLMUx1YmhsMmhBbSUyQlJsQ1phdHVlcDJlYiUyQm92REZIJTJCODklMkYwbGhRQTRLTHYlMkI5SUVVc3p1WG5EcmElMkZIYkdHVmRWRjZuOEUlMkI1V0dQaHBRdGxGTDFWY3NMaU5RemJpcnZnb3B1SDZZWWtjUHo4OXg1YmZsbG5WOUJOUm90MEElM0QlM0Q.*_ga_E45Z33NTV7*MTc0MDE1MDc4OS4xNTMuMS4xNzQwMTUwODMyLjAuMC4xMTMzOTY0MTk1)
### Webinar: Transitioning to a ZTNA Model
Watch this webinar replay to hear from analyst John Grady from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) for a roadmap to begin the journey to ZTNA in your SMB.
[Watch the replay -->](https://hs.openvpn.net/transitioning-ztna-webinar-ondemand?hsLang=en)
### The IT Admin’s Guide to Evaluating Network Security Solutions
Point vs. platform; VPN vs. SASE vs. SSE vs. ZTNA; vendor reputation — where do you begin? Cut through the marketing jargon with our guide and free vendor evaluation checklist.
[Download the guide -->](https://hs.openvpn.net/june-2024-buyers-guide?hsLang=en)
### Enforce ZTNA with a VPN
Enforcing Zero Trust Access is a critical layer of a reliable security program. Find out how a VPN like CloudConnexa can help.
[Zero Trust VPN -->](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/enforcing-zero-trust/)
### Secure Remote Access
Learn how to give your remote or hybrid team secure access to the business assets they need — no matter where they are — without letting bad actors in.
[Secure Remote Access for SMBs -->](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/secure-remote-access)
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