IBM Cloud VPN for VPC

Overview

Enable secure connectivity to VPC through VPN

IBM Cloud® VPN for VPC lets you set up encrypted IPsec tunnels between your IBM Cloud VPC and customer’s remote locations such as on-prem or other cloud environments. There are 2 supported flavors of site-to-site VPN. Policy-based VPN that uses static routes for fixed traffic flows and route-based VPN with BGP for more dynamic and scalable routing. Client VPN provides secure remote access for individual users to IBM Cloud VPC resources by using standard OpenVPN clients, without exposing public endpoints.

Accelerate hybrid integration: Unify your cloud and on-prem environments to streamline operations.

Secure access for remote teams: Enable your team to work securely from anywhere with trusted VPN.

Secure traffic routing: Establishes secure, encrypted VPN tunnels between your on-premises network and IBM Cloud VPC.

Granular access control: You control who can access what in your cloud setup, protecting sensitive areas and limiting unnecessary access.

Fully managed and always on: IBM Cloud handles setup, monitoring and uptime.

Audience

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Cloud developer

“I need secure, flexible access to IBM services—on-prem or in the cloud. Control and data protection within IBM Cloud’s private network are nonnegotiable.”

Network security architect

“My role demands secure, scalable connectivity across hybrid environments. I need encrypted tunnels, fine-grained access controls and a resilient, compliant solution that’s easy to manage.”

Features

Designed for secure access

Establish high-throughput IPSec tunnels between IBM Cloud VPC and external networks, ensuring regulatory compliance through strong encryption, authentication, and access controls.

Supports both site-to-site and client-to-site VPNs, enabling secure access for global offices and remote users through trusted protocols.

Enjoy a hassle-free, high-availability VPN service with integrated monitoring and compatibility with IBM Cloud IAM and Secrets Manager.

Configure multiple IKE/IPsec ciphers per VPN connection, enabling standardized CISO‑approved sets that scale easily across diverse on‑prem environments.

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Assign priority to preferred algorithms so the most secure cipher supported by both cloud and on‑prem systems is automatically chosen.

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Use cases

Built for secure access anywhere

VPN for VPC
Client VPN

Site-to-site VPN

Office-to-cloud connection: Connect your company’s physical offices to cloud systems for seamless data sharing and collaboration across different setups. It’s a reliable, secure solution that scales with your business.

Global team connectivity: Teams across countries can securely and consistently access cloud resources, ensuring a unified experience for everyone. It simplifies global operations and keeps your business seamlessly connected.

Client-to-site VPN

Remote team access: Team members working remotely or from different cities can securely access company dashboards, files and internal systems without being in the office. It ensures smooth collaboration while keeping sensitive data protected.

Developer access to workspaces: Freelancers and remote developers can securely log in to their coding environments with limited access—they can access the tools they need. This approach supports agile, distributed teams while keeping the broader system protected.