Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Virtual Private Networks use the public internet infrastructure by creating isolated connectivity subnetworks. Due to this restricted-use method, VPNs are widely used among businesses as secure channels to exchange sensitive data securely.

What is Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

A VPN is a service that creates a secure, encrypted connection between your device and the internet. It hides your real IP address to help protect both your privacy and your data from potential cyber threats. It also allows you to connect safely to p...

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Advantages of using a VPN

Many businesses wonder why use a VPN to secure their network, especially in a remote work setup. In a world where security an...

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Types of VPNs and protocols

A VPN, or a Virtual Private Network, is a technology initially developed to serve businesses. Its primary function was to pro...

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What is SSL VPN? Its definition, types & comparison

While most long-distance exchanges nowadays happen over the internet, security wasn't a consideration at its inception. Netsc...

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IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) VPN

IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a widely used protocol for securing internet communications. You'll likely encounter IP...

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What is L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol)?

L2TP is often part of a Virtual Private Network (VPN). But what is L2TP? It is encountered in VPN setups, which work with oth...

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TLS VPN protocol overview

Many VPN providers include TLS tunneling in their services. This form of VPN protection uses TLS encryption to lock down the ...

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What is OpenVPN protocol?

Any data transferred over the internet needs ironclad security. Virtual Private Networks based on OpenVPN provide encryption ...

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What is WireGuard protocol?

"I see that Jason actually made the pull request to have WireGuard included in the kernel. Can I just once again state my lov...

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What is the IKEv2 VPN protocol?

If you've been dabbling with Virtual Private Networks, you've probably encountered IKEv2 or the Internet Key Exchange version...

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VPN protocols comparison

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) establishes a secure, encrypted connection over a public network, creating a private tunnel f...

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