# eduVPN: making unsafe connections secure SURFnet introduced eduVPN to protect students, researchers and staff against insecure internet connections. Dawn Technology developed eduVPN to provide safe, fast and user-friendly access to institutional networks from any location. - Lifestyle - Mobile **Discover**## Security without friction Universities and research institutions increasingly depend on online platforms. When networks are compromised, education, research and personal data are instantly at risk. At the same time, staff and students often work from public or home networks where security cannot be guaranteed. SURFnet needed a solution that secured internet traffic and enabled remote access to protected systems, without adding complexity for end users. **Design & Development**## Strong encryption, simple use We developed eduVPN specifically for educational and research institutions. eduVPN encrypts the connection between a user’s device and the institutional network, ensuring secure access to internal systems from anywhere. The first version was based on Tunnelblick, which provided a solid foundation but lacked flexibility. In the latest version, we implemented network extensions using TunnelKit, an open-source OpenVPN reimplementation. Combined with a custom-built interface, this significantly improved usability and performance. Connection times were reduced from up to a minute to just two or three seconds. **Conclusie**## Safe access, wherever you work eduVPN enables secure internet usage and remote access without compromising ease of use. Staff, researchers and students can work flexibly while institutional data remains protected. The result is a fast, reliable and future-proof VPN solution tailored to the needs of education and research. [Back to overview](/en/success-stories) Link copied to clipboard ## View similar success stories Health Lifestyle AI ## Our Smart Family Buddy: Reliable AI Coach Our Smart Family Buddy (OSFB) supports young families in Rotterdam South with a healthy lifestyle. Led by Erasmus MC and funded by NWO, the program utilizes a secure AI coach built by Dawn Technology. This coach guides expecting and young parents using reliable answers drawn exclusively from validated knowledge sources, never the open internet. Health Lifestyle Mobile ## CRUSE Control app CRUSE Control is the reference self-evaluation app for chronic urticaria, built by Dawn Technology together with the Charité Institute of Allergology and the international UCARE network. Over 20,000 patients across 38 countries use the application daily to track symptoms and prepare for clinic visits. Dawn Technology integrated a reliable AI assistant into the app to safely and accurately answer patient questions based exclusively on approved medical sources. > ### What our customers say > > “Dawn Technology is a reliable partner who truly understands our needs. They adapt quickly, think along with us, and deliver a solution that perfectly aligns with our way of working.” **Rachele van der Velden** Marketing & Sales, Aeternus ### Need secure digital access? Discover how we build secure, user-friendly solutions for complex digital environments. ## Curious about our latest updates? Stay up-to-date in the digital landscape with our newsletter. Enrol and get the latest updates in your mail