Forcepoint VPN Client
OnePAM vs Forcepoint VPN Client
Compare OnePAM's Unified PAM Solution with Forcepoint's traditional VPN client — and see how both differ from Forcepoint's own Zero Trust solution.
Feature Comparison
See how we compare across key capabilities
| Capability | OnePAM | Forcepoint VPN Client |
|---|---|---|
| Security model |
Zero Trust — verify every request
|
Perimeter VPN — trust after connect
|
| Lateral movement risk |
Eliminated — per-resource access only
|
High — full network access once connected
|
| Client software required |
No — browser-based access
|
Yes — dedicated VPN client on every device
|
| Session recording |
Full video-like playback for SSH, RDP, DB, web
|
Not available
|
| Audit trail |
Per-session identity-aware logs with keystroke capture
|
Connection-level logs only
|
| Multi-protocol support |
SSH, RDP, VNC, K8s, gRPC, Telnet, databases & web apps
|
IPsec / SSL tunnel (protocol-agnostic but no visibility)
|
| Just-in-time access |
Built-in approval workflows with time-limited grants
|
Not available natively
|
| Data masking |
Built-in per-query masking for databases
|
Not applicable
|
| Deployment complexity |
SaaS — deploy in minutes
|
VPN concentrators, split-tunneling, client rollout
|
| User experience |
Click-to-connect from browser
|
Client launch, profile selection, reconnect loops
|
| BYOD / contractor access |
Browser-only — no agent install needed
|
Requires client install and device compliance
|
| vs Forcepoint ZTPA |
Multi-protocol with session recording built in
|
Web / TCP app access, no session recording
|
Why Choose OnePAM
Key advantages for secure infrastructure access
Zero Trust by design, not as an add-on
- Every request is authenticated and authorized — no implicit trust after connection
- Per-resource access eliminates lateral movement entirely
- Identity-aware policies follow the user, not the network segment
- Even Forcepoint's own ZTPA acknowledges VPN is not enough — OnePAM was built Zero Trust from day one
Stop granting full network access just to reach one application. OnePAM gives users exactly the access they need — nothing more.
Visibility VPNs simply cannot provide
- Full session recording across SSH, RDP, VNC, database, and web sessions
- Visual playback — watch exactly what happened, not just that a connection existed
- Per-query database audit trails with optional data masking
- Keystroke-level logging for compliance and forensics
VPN logs show who connected. OnePAM shows what they did — every command, every query, every click.
No client, no friction
- Users connect from any modern browser — nothing to install
- Contractors and third parties get access in minutes, not days
- No VPN client update cycles, no split-tunnel configuration
- Works on BYOD, Chromebooks, tablets — any device with a browser
Eliminate the VPN client support burden while giving users a faster, simpler access experience.
Unified multi-protocol access
- SSH, RDP, VNC, Kubernetes, gRPC, Telnet, databases, and web apps — all through one platform
- Consistent RBAC, audit, and session recording across every protocol
- No separate tools for different access types
- One pane of glass for all access management
Replace your VPN, PAM tool, and bastion host with a single platform that covers every protocol.
Our Focus
We specialize in secure infrastructure access with full session visibility. We don't try to do everything — we focus on what security and operations teams need most.
- We don't provide network-level firewall or DLP (Forcepoint's broader portfolio strength)
- We don't replace site-to-site VPN for branch-office connectivity
- We focus on human-to-resource access, not machine-to-machine network routing
- We complement network security tools rather than replacing the full security stack
Works with your existing tools: OnePAM integrates with your identity providers, alerting tools, and SIEM platforms.
Common Questions
What customers often ask when comparing
We already have Forcepoint VPN deployed across the organization
Many organizations run OnePAM alongside their existing VPN. Start by moving high-value access (databases, production servers) to OnePAM for Zero Trust controls and session recording, then gradually reduce VPN scope. You'll immediately gain visibility you never had with VPN alone.
Forcepoint now offers Zero Trust Private Access (ZTPA) too
Forcepoint ZTPA is a solid step toward Zero Trust for web and TCP applications. OnePAM goes further with native multi-protocol support (SSH, RDP, VNC, databases), built-in session recording with visual playback, per-query database auditing, and data masking — capabilities not available in ZTPA today.
Our VPN handles all protocols since it works at the network level
That's exactly the problem. Network-level access means once someone is on the VPN, they can reach anything routable — creating lateral movement risk. OnePAM provides per-resource access with full application-layer visibility. You see what users do, not just that they connected.
VPN is proven and well-understood technology
VPN is proven for encrypting traffic — but it was designed for a perimeter that no longer exists. Modern threats exploit the trust VPNs grant after authentication. Zero Trust assumes breach and verifies every request. Even Forcepoint agrees, which is why they built ZTPA alongside their VPN product.
We need VPN for compliance requirements
Most compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) require access controls, audit trails, and session monitoring — not a VPN specifically. OnePAM exceeds these requirements with identity-based access, full session recording, and per-query database auditing — controls a VPN cannot provide.
Is OnePAM Right for You?
OnePAM works best for teams that need secure access with full audit trails
OnePAM is ideal for
- Organizations looking to reduce VPN attack surface and lateral movement risk
- Teams needing session recording and audit trails for compliance
- Companies with contractors or third-party users who need scoped access without a VPN client
- Cloud-first organizations where traditional VPN architecture is increasingly misaligned
- Security teams that want application-layer visibility instead of connection-level logs
OnePAM replaces your VPN's role in human-to-resource access with Zero Trust controls, session recording, and per-resource authorization — no client required, no lateral movement possible.
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