No client software
Zero local components to install, configure, or maintain. No OS-level drivers, no kernel extensions, no tray applications. The browser handles rendering, input, and display — nothing else touches the device.
VPN replacement for distributed teams
Replace Your VPN with Secure Browser-Based Access
Stop managing VPN clients, split-tunnel rules, and connection-drop tickets. MyWorkspace gives every user browser-based access to their assigned workspace — no tunnel, no client, no network-level exposure.
The problem
Why VPNs break down at scale
VPNs were designed to extend a private network to a remote device. That model creates operational drag and security risk when applied to workspace access for distributed teams.
Connection drops and reconnection friction
VPN clients drop connections when switching networks, waking from sleep, or hitting idle timeouts. Users lose their session state and file transfers mid-stream. IT gets the tickets.
Split-tunnel risk and full network exposure
A connected VPN device has a route to the corporate LAN. Compromised endpoints, malware, or misconfigured split-tunnel policies can expose internal services that were never meant to be reachable from personal devices.
Client installation and update overhead
Each operating system needs its own VPN client — packaged, deployed, configured, and updated. BYOD devices resist MDM enrollment. macOS and Linux clients lag behind Windows releases. The matrix grows with every platform.
Bandwidth bottlenecks at the concentrator
All traffic through a VPN concentrator competes for the same throughput. Video calls, file syncs, and remote desktop sessions share a single pipe. Performance degrades for everyone when utilization spikes.
How MyWorkspace solves this
Workspace access without a VPN tunnel
MyWorkspace replaces the VPN model with direct, browser-based access to assigned workspaces. Users authenticate, pass policy checks, and connect — through private routing infrastructure, not a network tunnel.
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Direct browser-based access
Users open a URL and authenticate. The session connects to their assigned workspace through MyWorkspace's routing layer — no VPN tunnel, no LAN join, no client install. The browser is the access path.
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Private routing infrastructure
Sessions are routed through encrypted private infrastructure. There is no direct network path between the user's browser and the target machine. Routing is per-session, per-user, and policy-evaluated.
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No network-level exposure
Users access their desktop, not the network. There is no LAN visibility, no lateral movement capability, and no shared network segment with other corporate services. The attack surface is the workspace session — not the entire network.
Technical advantages
Architecture differences from VPN
MyWorkspace is not a VPN with a browser UI. The access model is fundamentally different — application-level isolation instead of network-level tunneling.
Per-session routing
Each workspace session gets its own route through the private infrastructure. Sessions are not multiplexed through a shared tunnel. One user's connection does not affect another's.
Reduced attack surface
VPNs expose the network. MyWorkspace exposes one workspace. There is no way to scan the LAN, discover services, or move laterally from a browser session. Compromise is contained to the session scope.
No network-level exposure
The user's device never receives an IP address on the corporate network. DNS, DHCP, and broadcast traffic from the LAN are invisible to the endpoint. The session is a display channel, not a network connection.
Faster connection times
VPN connections require tunnel negotiation, certificate exchange, IP assignment, and route table updates. Browser-based sessions open in seconds: TLS handshake, WebSocket upgrade, and the workspace is rendering.
Bandwidth independence
Sessions stream display frames — not raw network traffic. There is no concentrator bottleneck. Video calls, large file operations, and internet traffic stay local to the user's device and do not traverse the workspace connection.
Security & trust
Security posture without VPN trust assumptions
VPNs trust the device once the tunnel is up. MyWorkspace evaluates trust continuously — per session, per policy, per user — and never grants network-level access.
- Zero Trust session model — no implicit trust after authentication; policy is re-evaluated throughout the session
- No full network access — users connect to assigned workspaces only, not the corporate LAN
- Application-level isolation — each session is an independent connection to a specific workspace; no cross-session visibility
- Encrypted session transport — TLS 1.2+ with no downgrade negotiation; display data and input events are encrypted end-to-end
- Identity-based access control — SSO, SAML, OpenID Connect, and integrated 2FA before any workspace session starts
- Audit trail per session — authentication events, session duration, source IP, and administrative actions are logged for compliance review
Use cases
Who replaces their VPN with MyWorkspace
Teams tired of VPN support tickets
Connection drops, client update failures, split-tunnel conflicts, and reconnection issues generate ongoing support load. Browser-based access eliminates the entire VPN client support category.
Companies with BYOD policies
VPNs on personal devices require MDM enrollment or accept unmanaged endpoints on the corporate network. MyWorkspace gives BYOD users workspace access without device-level management or network-level risk.
Multi-location operations
Organizations with offices, warehouses, and field sites maintain separate VPN configurations per location. MyWorkspace provides one portal with location-independent access — no site-specific concentrators.
Security-conscious organizations
Compliance frameworks increasingly flag full-network VPN access as a risk. MyWorkspace's workspace-level isolation, identity-verified sessions, and audit trails align with Zero Trust architecture requirements.
Acquisitions and rapid team growth
Integrating acquired teams into a VPN deployment takes weeks of infrastructure work. MyWorkspace onboards users in minutes — create an account, assign a workspace, share the portal URL.
FAQ
VPN replacement FAQ
A VPN creates a network tunnel between your device and the corporate network — exposing the full LAN to the endpoint. MyWorkspace provides application-level access to assigned workspaces only. Users never join the corporate network. There is no tunnel, no LAN exposure, and no split-tunnel policy to configure.
No. MyWorkspace sessions run entirely in the browser. There is no VPN client, no agent, no browser extension, and no OS-level driver. Users open a URL, authenticate, and their workspace is live.
MyWorkspace runs alongside existing VPN deployments. Teams typically pilot browser-based access with one department, then expand as VPN-dependent workflows migrate. There is no requirement to decommission VPN infrastructure on day one.
For workspace access, it is more secure. VPNs grant network-level access — once connected, a compromised device can reach anything on the LAN. MyWorkspace provides workspace-level isolation: users reach only their assigned desktops, through encrypted sessions, after identity verification and policy evaluation.
Yes. The routing infrastructure is designed for enterprise concurrency. Each session is independently routed and isolated. There is no shared VPN concentrator bottleneck — sessions scale horizontally across the routing layer.
Move past VPN complexity
Run a side-by-side pilot with one team. Keep your VPN running for everything else — migrate at your own pace as browser-based access proves out.