A VPN\u2014or virtual private network\u2014is something that we recommend any business implementing any form of remote or hybrid work to have in their cybersecurity arsenal. Let\u2019s explore why this is by examining what a VPN does, and what any business should seek out in the one they use.<\/p>\n
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A VPN effectively ensures that you and your employees have a secure connection to your business network, which helps to prevent unauthorized users from accessing it or from collecting data as it is in transit between your network and your remote users and their workstation. However, it\u2019s important to remember that\u2014like any other business technology, or technology in general\u2014there are different VPNs out there that offer different features, and therefore, are more or less appropriate for business use.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s consider some of the criteria you need to keep in mind when making your decision.<\/p>\n
So many YouTube channels and podcasts tend to advertise various VPN clients. We\u2019re talking about products like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and others. These products aren\u2019t bad, but they aren\u2019t always going to be designed for what your business needs. The main benefit of a consumer-based VPN is to anonymize your web browsing by connecting you to a generic proxy. A business VPN secures your web browsing by connecting users directly to your business network.<\/p>\n
This one may be a bit of a no-brainer, but the stronger the encryption you have protecting your data, the more protected your data will be\u2014and the more reliably you can trust it to prevent attempts to exfiltrate it. We can help you select and implement a VPN that meets the standards that a modern business needs to have concerning its data security.<\/p>\n
While this might not be the first criteria that comes to mind, it is critical that your team is able to quickly and reliably adopt the use of your chosen VPN, without experiencing additional operational challenges once it is in place. Otherwise, they aren\u2019t going to use it. Therefore, it is worth the time it may take to find a VPN that does an effective job and keeps you secure\u2014without creating more headaches in the process.<\/p>\n
Again, this is something that Nexela can assist you and your team in doing, in addition to helping you manage the rest of your essential IT. Give us a call to find out more about what we can do at (215) 525-3223.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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