How to Secure Remote Access in a Mixed OS and Device Environment | Remote Access Redefined Podcast - S2 E4

In this fourth episode of the Remote Access Redefined podcast's second season, we tackle a critical challenge for modern IT teams: how to secure remote access across a diverse mix of operating systems and devices.

Host Nick Cavalancia is joined by RealVNC’s Lead Developer for OEM, Dom Parkes, and Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer, Chad Knott. Together, they explore the ongoing friction between tight security controls and user-friendly accessibility.

The conversation provides practical advice for IT leaders working to enforce consistent security policies across operating systems.

You will discover why tool sprawl leads to higher security incident rates, and can lead to decreased operational velocity. We discuss how consolidating multiple remote access tools into a single platform like RealVNC Connect can reduce risk, simplify compliance auditing, and improve overall efficiency.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:45 Understanding Tool Sprawl in Remote Access

05:39 Challenges of Supporting Mixed Operating Systems

09:30 The Impact of Policy Drift on IT Security

11:30 Hidden Costs and Risks of Open Source Solutions

14:07 The Importance of Centralized Auditing

16:45 Practical Steps for Simplifying Remote Access Management

19:27 Common Mistakes in Unifying Remote Access Solutions

20:49 Balancing Usability and Security

28:26 Strategies for Effective Remote Access

35:21 Consolidating Remote Access Solutions

42:05 Advice for Managing Multiple Solutions

Find out more about the podcast and listen to the entire season on all major podcast platforms.

Visit our dedicated webpage here: https://www.realvnc.com/podcast

The Remote Access Redefined Podcast S2 E3 - The Advantages of On-Premises Remote Access for Enterprise Security

In this third episode of the Remote Access Redefined podcast's second season, host Nick Cavalancia is joined by RealVNC’s Lead Developer for OEM, Dom Parkes, and RealVNC VP of Product, Anton Zdziebczok, to explore one of IT's most critical decisions: cloud-brokered vs. on-premises remote access.

They analyze the key differences between the two deployment models, including how cloud-brokered connections work without storing session data, and why on-premises solutions are preferred for environments where compliance and control come first.

The conversation covers the specific needs of regulated industries, the role of an on-premises console in enhancing security and auditing, and how to choose the right model (or a hybrid approach), for an organization's unique security and operational requirements.

Find out more about the podcast on the dedicated webpage:

https://www.realvnc.com/podcast

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:51 Understanding Cloud Brokered vs On-Premises Remote Access

08:50 Zero Trust and Security Considerations

13:56 Choosing Between On-Premises and Cloud Brokered Solutions

19:57 Audit Trails and Compliance in Remote Access

24:59 The On-Prem management Console

29:48 Hybrid Solutions: Blending Cloud and On-Premises

34:40 Final Thoughts on Remote Access Choices

The Remote Access Paradox: Why “Free” Costs More and Your Security Team Is Missing the Risks"
We reveal the 2026 Remote Access Trends. In this bonus season 2 episode, check out the full recording of RealVNC’s exclusive webinar, where we check out the most interesting findings from the 2026 Remote Access Trends Report.

A survey of 190 IT leaders reveals a surprising fact: CIOs report four times more remote-access security incidents than their sysadmins. What causes this difference in perception? And how does it impact your organization’s security in 2026?

Join host Nick Cavalancia, RealVNC’s Richard Petitt, and CSA Cyber’s Anthony Porter as they explore:

• The hidden costs and risks of “free” remote access tools
• Why your security team might be missing critical threats
• The visibility gap between executives and IT teams
• Why basic RDP controls aren’t enough to prevent breaches
• How too many remote access tools can increase risk

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Bonus: Check out the full 2026 Remote Access Trends Report here:

https://www.realvnc.com/en/blog/the-remote-access-paradox-realvncs-remote-access-trends-report-2026