Over the past few months we have discussed cyber attacks such as WannaCry, Krack, and many others. We have also discussed the need to protect your data, from client information, right down to your personal credit card numbers you use to shop online. One of the solutions we often mention to protect your sensitive data is to use a VPN or Virtual Private Network. Let’s take a closer look at this and how it can be used to help you and your business.
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a service that allows you or your business to connect to the internet via a server run by a VPN provider. All data traveling between your computer, phone, or tablet, and this “VPN server” is securely encrypted. This type of “secure tunnel” between two or more devices protects private web traffic from snooping, interference, and censorship, or other cyber crimes.
Top VPN Uses
- Hide your IP address and location as well as your private identity. Anyone monitoring your internet activity from the internet will only be able to trace it back to the VPN server not to your IP location.
- Encrypt your communications. Even if a hacker somehow manages to intercept your data, for example by tricking you into connecting to an “evil twin” hotspot or packet-sniffing your WiFi data, the data is safe because it is encrypted.
- Watch, read or view your favorite content privately. Your ISP can only see that you are connected to the VPN server.
Main Reasons Why You Need One
- To protect & secure your WiFi connection
- To avoid censorship
- To encrypt your data
For more information or help securing your data call M&H Consulting at 1-(866)-964-8324 or visit our website at http://www.mhconsults.com
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