ADVANTAGES OF VPNS

WHAT ARE THEY AND WHAT ARE THEY FOR

Surely you have heard of VPNs (Virtual Private Network) or virtual private networks. These are servers that many of us have used at some point to connect to the Internet through an IP from a different computer, which makes things much easier for us, for example if we are abroad and want to connect from a computer in our country.

However, virtual private networks can have many uses and they are not without advantages when we decide to use them in the business environment as well. By the way, not all VPNs are free, nor do they necessarily have to function as a public Wi-Fi network.

You can set up your own VPN in your company and use it for your own purposes.

What are VPNs and why use them in the company

VPNs or virtual networks are useful in companies, for example, when they have several branches, branches and offices. Why should they all work from different IPs and computers, being able to use the same virtual private network for all of them?

Private networks facilitate, for example, that many companies can share information within their environment and access it from anywhere, even through their mobile devices.

Having a VPN also facilitates centralized management and a network control system that would make things much easier for the IT Department. A VPN would allow:

Monitor all computers on the network.

Jointly manage security solutions.

Optimize bandwidth consumption.

Manage and maintain the company's computer equipment remotely.

Even if they have applications hosted in a cloud service, they can integrate them through MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) technology.

Some business processes can also be integrated, such as the purchase of material through an Ipsec (Internet Protocol Security) tunnel.

A VPN service can encrypt Internet connection data so your employees can connect safely, perform anonymous searches, and manage confidential information.

The VPN can also be useful for testing software from a network other than your own.

If you browse through public Wi-Fi networks, you can do it more securely if you connect through a VPN.

You can connect to servers in different countries, so you can access the Internet as if you were in one of them.

When you connect to the Internet through a VPN, the IP address of your computer is replaced by the one of the VPN you are using, so your browsing will be safer in any case and protect your privacy in the activities you carry out.

Is my company ready to use a VPN?

If your company is considering the creation of a VPN, it is very important that you receive personalized advice from our experts in Computer Networks before making a decision in order to find the best solution for you.

Not all companies decide to build their own virtual private network, as there are also public cloud solutions that can provide solutions for specific cases, although not full control over the company's IT equipment, security and internal processes.

If your case is that of a small company and you want to outsource computer services, in your situation it may be better to hire the maintenance services of a computer company such as Gadae Netweb that can monitor, control and optimize your computer equipment remotely in a personalized way and helping you achieve good results.

Likewise, determining the best computer network according to the case can be complex, depending on the type of company you are and your priorities for the future.

How to create a VPN

When it comes to creating a VPN, you have several options at your disposal. You can order the services of an expert company in computer networks, using your own servers and computer equipment, or use a VPN for companies that offers good operation and good price conditions.

Many companies opt for the second option, since in terms of costs it is much cheaper. However, there are those who bet on their own virtual private network for greater control and management of the systems, without the need to depend on third parties. Others bet directly on hiring cloud services, that is, without actually hiring a virtual server, they obtain space through the use of the software they really need. In this way, they completely forget about the infrastructure.