Modern VPN clients for macOS (now often branded as "SASE Clients" or "Connectors") operate on a "need-to-know" basis. Instead of granting broad network access, these clients authenticate the user and device, granting access only to specific applications requested.

The standalone VPN client is vanishing. It is being subsumed into unified agents that combine VPN, CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), and DLP (Data Loss Prevention).

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The global VPN market is expected to continue growing, driven by the increasing need for secure and private online connections. According to a recent report, the VPN market will reach $76.1 billion by 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.1%.