A VPN or a Virtual Private Network is a technology application which provides safe remote access to roaming users as well as securely connecting different office sites to one another across the internet. VPN’s are essentially a tunnel for your traffic, forming a safe encrypted space through which your traffic can travel, safe from hackers and other prying eyes. With cyber safety companies now selling businesses VPN application software that can be installed quite easily, it’s an opportune time to increase your cyber security. For those still in doubt, here are 4 of the top reasons to make the investment:
VPNs allow your Clients feel secure
If you or your business collect personal data from your clients or customers, then it is important that they feel this data is safe and secure. Showing that you have taken extra steps to secure their data will also reflect well on your business.
VPNs Reduce the risk of breaches and cyberattacks
Sometimes even the top range secure internet connections with firewalls and antivirus protection can be breached by hackers or malware. When updated they do defend against known viruses, malware and trojans, unfortunately they may not defend against attacks from newer malware iterations. With small businesses making up to 13% of the entire cyber crime market, having a VPN will help ensure that your business reduces the possibility of an attack as you will be using end-to-end encryption of all data passing through it.
VPNs Allow Remote Teams work from abroad
If you have remote teams or employees that travel a lot, then replacing their real IP address with the company’s VPN location address may be essential to access certain work or projects. VPNs allow access to geo-restricted content, if your team or employees work in countries that have restricted access such as a Chinese based IP address. To stay remotely connected to their office abroad and access certain content online, a VPN may be your teams only option.
VPNs Have never been more affordable
Traditional VPNs required a substantial amount of time, effort and cost to setup and integrate within a company’s network. In more recent years, due to the increase in use of cloud storage and online activities within businesses, there has been a rise in the demand of cloud VPNs for businesses which require them at a fraction of the time and for a fraction of the cost.
