Need a VPN Service?

Questions to Ask Yourself to Determine this Answer

Most people have heard of a VPN service, but not everyone is confident they need one. The truth is anyone who uses the Internet needs this type of security solution. A VPN account provides extra privacy and advanced security in some of the following ways: bypasses Internet censorship filtering systems, gives open access to blocked websites, and secures public WiFi connections. Ask yourself the following questions to understand the importance of a VPN service.

Do I use the Internet when I travel for work?
Many people have jobs that require them to travel. And, when employees are on business trips, they turn to computers to communicate with their colleagues back at the office. Much of this communication contains sensitive data, which means advanced security solutions are needed in order to keep it private. Using a VPN service during overseas business trips is an effective way to ensure this information stays in the right hands. Traveling overseas presents another challenge for businesspeople who are working in another country: some governments regulate their residents’ Internet use by setting limitations on what they can read and write. People with a VPN account, however, can bypass these firewalls for uncompromised Internet access anywhere in the world.

Do I have privacy of what I browse, even in my own home?
Depending upon how your ISP service is delivered, the websites that you browse, even in your own home, can possibly be viewed by others in the same area (your neighbors). Certainly your ISP and mobile provider can see and record these – as people sometimes (mortifyingly) discover when going into their local mobile provider store and the clerk pulls up their phone account. All websites viewed on the phone are in the clear for the clerk to see. And no, the clerk does not need a warrant to invade your privacy for this because it's freely available. That health issue you researched? … it's now public knowledge. There is a way to protect what you browse: use a VPN service on your computer and phone. The VPN creates a bubble of privacy for your computer using strong encryption, not penetrable by companies that may make you feel violated.

Do I use Wi-Fi hotspots?
While public WiFi hotspots are a convenient way to access the Internet, they also raise a security concern because anyone connected to the same network could intercept your personal information. A Wi-Fi hotspot is like a pot of gold for identity thieves and hackers because it is so easy for them to infiltrate the computers and smartphones of the people connected to them. The simple use of a VPN service is all it takes to turn these connections into a secure place to connect – no matter where you are.