Cisco IOS vs OpenVPN

Cisco IOS

Network & Admin

Cisco IOS is an operating system that runs on Cisco routers and switches. It provides routing, switching, security, and other functionality needed to build and manage networks.

OpenVPN

Security & Privacy

OpenVPN is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. It uses a custom security protocol that utilizes SSL/TLS for key exchange. It is capable of traversing network address translation (NAT) and firewalls.