Who should enter the ‘Best VPN Security Solution’ category?

The ‘Best VPN Security Solution’ Cloud Security award spotlights VPN solutions that address the unique security challenges of today’s hybrid and multi-cloud setups, enabling secure connections between remote users and cloud-based resources.

A top VPN security solution should go beyond basic encryption and access control. It should deliver advanced features, such as split-tunneling, multi-factor authentication, and threat detection to provide layered security.

With a straightforward, user-friendly interface, the VPN solution should minimize complexity for both administrators and end users, making secure connectivity straightforward and effective.

A winning solution should be optimized for cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration across diverse platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, while also remaining compatible with endpoint devices ranging from laptops to mobile phones.

The ‘Best VPN Security Solution’ award celebrates innovation, security, and reliability, spotlighting VPN solutions that empower organizations to maintain secure, private, and efficient connectivity within their cloud ecosystems.

Traveller using VPN security

Example Use Cases

Security solutions for VPNs may specialize in one of the following areas, or provide a more generalized VPN security solution.

Security cloud VPN

These VPNs allow seamless, secure data flow between different cloud providers, which is crucial for businesses using multiple cloud services. A multi-cloud VPN helps manage security consistently, providing centralized access control while reducing the risk of security gaps that can occur when different cloud services are managed separately.

This flexibility enables companies to optimize their resources without compromising on security or performance.

These VPNs use load balancing and cloud-native redundancy features to ensure that there are no interruptions in service, even during peak usage times.

High availability is essential for enterprises with large, distributed teams, as any downtime could lead to significant disruptions. Dynamic scaling capabilities also help reduce costs by using resources only as needed.

Security face ID

Zero-Trust VPN solutions limit access to applications and data based on strict identity verification. Unlike traditional VPNs that grant access to an entire network, Zero-Trust VPNs verify each access request based on the user, device, and context.

This approach minimizes the risk of lateral movement attacks by only allowing access to specific applications that users need, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized data access.

Security VPN dashboard

Advanced cloud VPNs offer centralized management dashboards that allow IT administrators to configure settings, monitor network activity, and enforce policies from a single interface. These dashboards provide visibility into connected devices, usage statistics, and potential security threats, which is crucial for maintaining compliance and proactively identifying risks.

Centralized control simplifies the management of large user bases, ensuring that security policies are applied consistently across all endpoints and cloud environments.

Split-tunneling VPNs allow users to route part of their traffic through the VPN (e.g., accessing cloud resources) while other data flows through their local internet connection.

Particularly helpful for businesses with bandwidth-heavy applications, as it reduces unnecessary load on the VPN, improving speed and performance. Split-tunneling enables efficient cloud access without straining the entire network, making it ideal for users who need access to cloud applications alongside regular internet activities.

Hall of Fame: Previous Winners

Cloudmylab Logo

Cloudmylab’s secure VPN infrastructure sets a new bar for what enterprise-grade access control should look like. By combining a fully air-gapped environment with rigorous multi-factor authentication and secure jump hosts, the solution provides a level of VPN security that goes far beyond traditional perimeter protection. The Judges at The Cloud Security Awards were impressed by how Cloudmylab integrates VPN access as a critical layer in a broader zero-trust framework - enabling customers to innovate and test securely without ever exposing sensitive environments to external threats.”

The Cloud Awards COO, Annabelle Whittall

Best VPN Security Solution 2025, Cloudmylab

Areas to Highlight in Your Submission

Judges will assess your nomination against five key areas

Innovation

The features or technology used that makes your VPN solution unique and effective - or has transformed your market.

Impact

Provide evidence such as case studies, testimonials, or data showcasing the VPN solution's impact on cybersecurity.

Scalability

How the product grows and adapts to changing needs or business requirements without costly upgrades or overhauls.

User Experience

How intuitive the VPN solution is to deploy, manage, and use for user bases of varying roles and skill levels.

Relevance

How closely your solution, and responses on the entry form, meet the expectations of an awards-worthy VPN solution.

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Next Steps to Enter The Cloud Security Awards

To enter this Cloud Security Awards category, or any other category in The Cloud Security Awards, please follow these three simple steps:

  • Download the entry form. Open up the ‘Cloud Security Awards Simple Form’ document.
  • Complete your form. You only need to complete the form once, even if entering multiple Cloud Security Awards categories.
  • Submit your entry. Head to the ‘Submit Now’ section on our website, select ‘The Cloud Security Awards’ and the category/categories you are entering from the list, upload your form and any other materials you would like the judges to review, and process your fees.

The Cloud Security Awards is a program from The Cloud Awards. Since 2011, we’ve been helping organizations across the globe gain the recognition they deserve for market-leading innovation in the cloud computing and software sectors.

For a detailed breakdown of all the benefits you receive as an awards entrant as either a shortlistee, finalist or ultimate winner, please see our “Why Enter?” page. The many benefits are replicated across all international awards programs. If you have any questions about this category, please contact us.