Forcepoint VPN Client

Best Alternatives to Forcepoint VPN Client

Discover Forcepoint VPN alternatives that deliver Zero Trust per-resource access, visual session recording, and browser-based connectivity without legacy VPN infrastructure.

Why Teams Look for Forcepoint VPN Client Alternatives

Common challenges that drive organizations to explore other options

Legacy VPN architecture grants broad network access with limited granularity

Client software requires deployment and maintenance across all user devices

No session-level recording or audit trails for privileged access

VPN gateway creates single points of failure and latency

Limited integration with modern identity providers and Zero Trust frameworks

Why OnePAM Is the Top Alternative

Purpose-built for secure infrastructure access with full session recording

Per-resource Zero Trust access

  • Granular access to specific resources, not networks
  • Identity-aware authorization for every connection
  • No lateral movement possible by design
  • Conditional access based on device, location, and risk
Replace network-wide VPN access with surgical, per-resource Zero Trust controls.

Complete session audit trail

  • Visual session recording for all protocols
  • Keystroke logging and command auditing
  • Compliance-ready exports
  • Real-time session monitoring
Full visibility into every privileged session — impossible with VPN alone.

Browser-based, no client

  • Access from any browser on any device
  • No VPN client to install or update
  • Instant onboarding for contractors
  • Works on unmanaged devices securely
Eliminate VPN client headaches — everything works from the browser.

Other Forcepoint VPN Client Alternatives

Other options to consider when evaluating alternatives

Fortinet VPN

Traditional VPN with strong firewall and network security integration.

Strengths
  • Integrated with FortiGate firewalls
  • Well-established in enterprises
  • Good network security features
Weaknesses
  • Still traditional VPN model
  • Requires FortiClient
  • No session recording
Best for: Organizations committed to Fortinet's network security ecosystem.

Palo Alto GlobalProtect

Enterprise VPN tied to Palo Alto's next-generation firewalls.

Strengths
  • Strong firewall integration
  • Prisma Access SASE option
  • Good threat prevention
Weaknesses
  • Expensive
  • Requires GlobalProtect client
  • No session recording
Best for: Organizations invested in Palo Alto's firewall and SASE ecosystem.

How to Migrate from Forcepoint VPN Client

A straightforward path from Forcepoint VPN Client to OnePAM

1

Inventory VPN access patterns — users, resources, and access frequency

2

Deploy OnePAM agents on infrastructure endpoints

3

Configure IdP SSO integration for Zero Trust authentication

4

Create granular per-resource access policies with JIT workflows

5

Migrate users to browser-based access and decommission VPN gateways

Common Questions

What teams ask when switching from Forcepoint VPN Client

Is OnePAM a VPN replacement or a complement?
OnePAM replaces VPN for infrastructure access (SSH, RDP, databases) with session recording and Zero Trust controls. It also includes built-in VPN for network-level access when needed.
How does OnePAM handle remote access for non-technical users?
OnePAM's browser-based interface requires zero technical setup. Users click to connect — no VPN configuration, no client software, no network knowledge required.
We need to support site-to-site connections — does OnePAM handle that?
OnePAM focuses on user-to-resource access with session recording. For site-to-site connectivity, you can pair OnePAM with a network solution while getting session-level controls for privileged access.

Who Should Switch?

OnePAM is the right choice if this sounds like your team

OnePAM is ideal for

  • Organizations modernizing from legacy VPN to Zero Trust architecture
  • Companies needing session recording and compliance audit trails
  • Teams frustrated by VPN client deployment and support overhead
  • Security teams implementing least-privilege access models

Ready to Make the Switch?

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