Lionel Sujay Vailshery
Research expert covering cloud computing and emerging tech industries
VPNs - statistics & facts
In an age of online tracking and surveillance, VPNs have become a critical tool for achieving online privacy and data security, particularly in an era where remote and hybrid work have become ubiquitous. A VPN is a software program responsible for ensuring a secure and private connection whenever somebody accesses the internet. Simply put, a VPN assigns an anonymous IP address the moment a user connects to the internet, rerouting the connection through a server in its network and encrypting the data. It is then not surprising that one of companies' main reasons for VPN usage is access for remote employees. While a VPN does not have the same functions as an anti–virus software, it does ensure increased security by encrypting the individual’s internet history and protecting their IP address.
