An organization is expanding its onsite data center infrastructure to accommodate a recent growth in remote workforce. They are concerned with the creation of a secure network architecture. In this scenario, which of the following would be the BEST solution to ensure secure remote access while minimizing the attack surface?
Install a virtual private network (VPN) for secure remote connections.
Use a jump server as the sole access point for network management.
Configure a proxy server to control and filter outbound internet traffic.
Deploy an intrusion detection system at the network perimeter.
Implementing a VPN would provide encrypted connections from remote locations to the data center, allowing for secure communication while limiting exposure to attacks. A proxy server primarily acts as an intermediary for users seeking resources from other servers and might not provide the necessary encryption for all communications. Intrusion detection systems (IDS) are crucial for monitoring and detecting potential threats but do not directly provide secure access for remote users. While a jump server can provide a controlled entry point into a network, it's not as comprehensive for remote access security as a VPN, which also encrypts the data in transit.
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