--- title: "GFI KerioControl 9.5: integration of VPN technologies and stronger protection against zero-day attacks — ZEBR.ai" description: "The new update further enhances VPN capabilities, shortens response times, and increases the level of protection against known and unknown threats" url: "https://zebr.ai/en/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integration-of-vpn-technologies-and-stronger-protection-against-zero-day-attacks" markdown_url: "https://zebr.ai/en/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integration-of-vpn-technologies-and-stronger-protection-against-zero-day-attacks.md" language: "en" published: "2025-06-12T09:08:22+00:00" alternates: cs: "https://zebr.ai/cs/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integrace-vpn-technologii-a-silnejsi-ochrana-proti-zero-day-utokum.md" sl: "https://zebr.ai/sl/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integracija-vpn-tehnologij-in-mocnejsa-zascita-pred-napadi-zero-day.md" sk: "https://zebr.ai/sk/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integracia-vpn-technologii-a-silnejsia-ochrana-proti-zero-day-utokom.md" hr: "https://zebr.ai/hr/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integracija-vpn-tehnologija-i-snaznija-zastita-od-zero-day-napada.md" sr-Latn: "https://zebr.ai/sr-latn/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integracija-vpn-tehnologija-i-snaznija-zastita-od-zero-day-napada.md" bs: "https://zebr.ai/bs/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integracija-vpn-tehnologija-i-snaznija-zastita-od-zero-day-napada.md" sq: "https://zebr.ai/sq/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integrimi-i-teknologjive-vpn-dhe-mbrojtje-me-e-forte-kunder-sulmeve-zero-day.md" fr: "https://zebr.ai/fr/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integration-des-technologies-vpn-et-protection-renforcee-contre-les-attaques-zero-day.md" es: "https://zebr.ai/es/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integracion-de-tecnologias-vpn-y-proteccion-mas-solida-contra-ataques-de-dia-cero.md" de: "https://zebr.ai/de/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integration-von-vpn-technologien-und-staerkerer-schutz-vor-zero-day-angriffen.md" pt-BR: "https://zebr.ai/pt-br/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integracao-de-tecnologias-vpn-e-protecao-mais-forte-contra-ataques-de-dia-zero.md" pl: "https://zebr.ai/pl/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integracja-technologii-vpn-i-silniejsza-ochrona-przed-atakami-zero-day.md" it: "https://zebr.ai/it/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integrazione-delle-tecnologie-vpn-e-protezione-piu-efficace-contro-gli-attacchi-zero-day.md" nl: "https://zebr.ai/nl/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integratie-van-vpn-technologieen-en-sterkere-bescherming-tegen-zero-dayaanvallen.md" hu: "https://zebr.ai/hu/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-vpn-technologiak-integracioja-es-erosebb-vedelem-a-zero-day-tamadasok-ellen.md" ro: "https://zebr.ai/ro/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integrarea-tehnologiilor-vpn-si-protectie-mai-puternica-impotriva-atacurilor-zero-day.md" tr: "https://zebr.ai/tr/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-vpn-teknolojilerinin-entegrasyonu-ve-zero-day-saldirilarina-karsi-daha-guclu-koruma.md" id: "https://zebr.ai/id/blog/gfi-keriocontrol-9-5-integrasi-teknologi-vpn-dan-perlindungan-yang-lebih-kuat-terhadap-serangan-zero-day.md" --- [Home](https://zebr.ai/en/) [Blog](https://zebr.ai/en/blog) GFI KerioControl 9.5: integration of VPN technologies and stronger protection against zero-day attacks # GFI KerioControl 9.5: integration of VPN technologies and stronger protection against zero-day attacks [cybersecurity](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=cybersecurity) [firewall](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=firewall) [GFI Software](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=gfi-software) [press release](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=press-releases) [VPN](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=vpn) The new update further enhances VPN capabilities, shortens response times, and increases the level of protection against known and unknown threats 12/06/2025 · 3 min read · ZEBR.ai editorial team *The new update further enhances VPN capabilities, shortens response times, and increases the level of protection against known and unknown threats* **PRAGUE, June 12, 2025** – [**GFI Software**](http://www.gfi.com/), a provider of enterprise network security solutions, has introduced an update to **GFI KerioControl**, a popular firewall and UTM platform for small and medium-sized businesses. In version 9.5, Kerio Control offers a number of innovations, including the **integration of three proven VPN technologies** into a single platform and the inclusion of the **Shield Matrix** feature, providing zero-day protection based on gaining “collective immunity” with the help of a global threat database. While organizations previously debated which VPN technology to standardize on, IT leaders are now asking how to build a VPN infrastructure that adapts to changing requirements without major disruption. The answer lies in architectural flexibility, and GFI KerioControl 9.5 responds by integrating three proven VPN technologies into a single management platform: - **IPSec VPN** provides a standard foundation that meets compliance requirements and is trusted by security teams. - **Kerio VPN** delivers simplicity for scenarios where rapid deployment matters more than protocol standardization. - **OpenVPN** provides universal compatibility and reliability relied on daily by millions of users around the world. Another key enhancement in Kerio Control is the **Shield Matrix** technology, which works together with IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) and antivirus components. It provides “zero-day” defense capabilities by using artificial intelligence to analyze and categorize potential threats, while all analysis is performed on GFI Software update servers rather than on the local device. Shield Matrix is an advanced security solution that protects the network by automatically identifying and enabling Kerio Control to block malicious IP addresses from which attacks have already been launched. This intelligent threat prevention system is updated from a global threat database every 15 minutes, providing powerful and seamless protection without affecting local performance. “The number of zero-day attacks is growing dramatically, and traditional methods of protection against known threats, which SMBs very often use, are becoming increasingly ineffective against such attacks,” said **Jozef Kačala, Vice President of Global Sales Engineering at GFI Software.** “That is why we integrated technology into our latest Kerio Control update that protects against both known and unknown types of cyberattacks with response times measured in milliseconds. By enabling this feature within our solution, customers gain protection that is essentially at the enterprise level.” More information about GFI KerioControl can be found at **** Article author: ZEBR.ai editorial team Read on ## More related articles [All articles](https://zebr.ai/en/blog) Contact ## Do you need a solution for yourself or for your client? Tell us which service you are looking into, and a specialist in that area will get back to you directly. [(704) 745-4214](tel:+17047454214)\ --- - Source: - Site overview for AI agents: