The VPN Client: Gaining Remote and Highly Secure Connectivity
Computer hacking and cybercrimes are on the rise, so it just makes sense to secure your network with today’s advanced VPN services. While VPN software is not a new technology, and has been used in the corporate world for some time, VPN clients are finding a new foothold with consumers who want a secure way to access the Web, and their personal accounts, from home, or anywhere.
VPNs, or virtual private networks, are software and services that work by establishing an encrypted tunnel between the user and their destination. They can be configured for mass deployments for corporate needs such as employees who work remotely, or can be used by everyday consumers from the comfort of their homes.
VPN clients and services are typically used in the following types of enterprise scenarios, but are becoming more and more popular with consumers:
- To support remote access to an intranet
- To join networks between two organizations, forming an extranet.
- To support connections between multiple intranets within the same organization.
Benefits of VPN Software The main benefit of a VPN service is the lower cost needed to support the technology when compared to alternatives like traditional leased lines or remote access servers. However, the added benefit of secure access to corporate intranets or private accounts makes VPNs the right technology for anyone.
Whether you are a business looking to secure your networks, or a consumer who wants added security and peace of mind when they access the Internet, VPN services and software are a secure and economical way to go. To learn more, check out Anonymizer’s secure VPN service, Anonymizer Universal, an online privacy tool that protects all of your online activities—email, chat, Web browsing, IM—everything you do online.
