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title: Why VPN Is Not Enough for IoT Security
description: VPNs were built for laptops, not IoT. Learn why VPN limitations create blind spots in IoT security and what secure remote access looks like for connected device fleets.
---

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# [Why VPN Is Not Enough for IoT Security](https://ixt.io/blog/why-vpn-is-not-enough-for-iot-security)

 Written by [IXT](https://ixt.io/blog/author/ixt) | 01.mar.2026 06:45:00

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