VPN or cloud apps for remote access — what do you actually need?

If your business runs on M365 or Google Workspace with secure sign-in and MFA, most people don't need a VPN at all for day-to-day remote work — the cloud apps are already designed to be accessed securely from anywhere. A VPN becomes necessary specifically when someone needs to reach an on-site server, file share or line-of-business app that isn't published to the internet.

Coach's tip: ask "what exactly can't I access without the VPN?" — if the honest answer is "nothing," you may not need one.