Benefits of a VPN with a dedicated and static IP in IoT

Security and control in a vulnerable ecosystem

The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution has connected sensors, cameras, industrial and domestic devices in complex networks that operate 24/7. However, this advancement has brought with it a critical exposure: millions of IoT devices operate without encryption, with default configurations, or without regular security updates.

In this context, an effective solution is to implement a VPN with a dedicated and static IP, which allows you to remotely control, secure, and manage the entire network of devices with guarantees of privacy and constant accessibility.

Why a dedicated IP in IoT?

Unlike a traditional VPN with a dynamic IP, a static and dedicated IP guarantees that the remote endpoint to which an IoT device connects or a local network:

1. Will always be the same.
2. Will not share traffic or reputation with other users.
3. It will allow firewall rules based on a static IP.
4. It facilitates origin authentication for servers receiving data.

This is key for systems that must maintain a continuous connection or need to accurately identify the source of requests (for example, an IoT weather station that reports every minute).

Practical uses of VPN with a static IP in IoT

1. Secure remote access to industrial or agricultural networks

With a VPN and a static IP, you can access devices on a private network without having to open ports to the outside world. Example:

1. Automated greenhouses.
2. Monitoring water wells in rural areas.
3. IP cameras in remote facilities.

2. Integration with cloud systems

Many IoT services require data to travel to external services (such as AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub). By using a dedicated IP:

1. You can set whitelists in the cloud firewall.
2. You avoid blocks due to shared IPs that have been penalized.

3. Secure tunnels for private IoT networks

Implement an architecture where all IoT devices communicate exclusively through a centralized VPN tunnel (hub-and-spoke type). This allows you to:

1. Avoid direct exposure to the Internet.
2. Audit traffic.
3. Update firmware or configurations from a single secure point.

4. Monitoring and predictive maintenance

By connecting industrial machinery sensors through VPN, you can collect real-time data to anticipate failures or critical conditions, all without compromising the company's internal network.

Real examples

1. Solar energy company: uses a dedicated IP so that its inverters send data only to its central server via VPN, eliminating risks of interception or manipulation.
2. Water treatment plant: remotely controls PLCs and sensors connected through VPN, accessing them from anywhere with the server's static IP.
3. Startup of Home automation: Configure your smart home devices to automatically connect to your backend via a fixed IP address, making troubleshooting and OTA updates easier.

Technical considerations

1. Choose efficient protocols: WireGuard or OpenVPN over UDP work well with unstable links.
2. Avoid using NAT whenever possible to facilitate real-time network monitoring.
3. Secure the IoT device itself: A VPN isn't enough if the device has default passwords or outdated firmware.

Why Is MOX a solid option?

At MOX, we offer VPNs with fixed, dedicated IPs and 100% sovereign infrastructure, ideal for critical environments such as IoT. We help you:

1. Configure tunnels for multiple remote devices.
2. Segment traffic by client, zone, or function.
3. Monitor performance and availability securely.

Conclusions

In a world where IoT devices are becoming the new entry points to corporate or private networks, we can no longer rely on default connectivity. A Static Dedicated IP VPN not only protects, but also enables more robust business models, secure interoperability, and uncompromising remote management.

IoT security starts with the communication tunnel.

Are you developing or managing an IoT network? Try our MOX Dedicated IP VPN and take your project to the next level: security, stability, and complete control. Write to us for a personalized trial.