What is a Private Cloud?
- A private cloud enhances security by hiding access from the public internet.
- Enables system login only from the company network or through a VPN.
Who is the Private Cloud For, and Who Can Use it?
- A private cloud offers enhanced security. It's perfect for small to medium-sized businesses that prefer not to host Aptien directly on their own servers but still need a dedicated, isolated environment.
- This ensures your Aptien setup is protected with an extra layer of security, making it accessible only from your internal network.
- The private cloud is available for customers with an Enterprise plan.
How Does a Private Cloud Work?
- Your Aptien application (for example, yourcompany.aptien.com) will only be accessible when you are connected to your company's internal network. If you're working remotely or traveling, you'll need to first log into your company's Virtual Private Network (VPN). Only then can you access Aptien. You cannot access your Aptien application directly from the public internet.
- The image illustrates the difference between a private cloud and a public cloud.
How Does a Private Cloud Boost Security?
- A private cloud increases security by ensuring your Aptien application is accessible only from within your company's secure network.
- It is not open to the public internet.
- To access Aptien, you need to be connected to your company's internal network or use a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
- This setup restricts logging into Aptien to employees within your secure network or those using a VPN.
- Thus, a potential attacker would have to penetrate your company's network before they could access your Aptien system, providing an essential layer of protection.
What's Required for Your Private Cloud?
- Our private cloud service is available on demand, exclusively for customers on our Enterprise plan with a minimum of 10 users
- We will configure access and security to ensure your private cloud environment is exclusively accessible from your corporate network or VPN
- We will establish a secure, direct connection between your business and your dedicated Aptien cloud. We'll leverage your existing VPN infrastructure for this, requiring no additional action from your side