The benefits of Internet VPN

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If your business operates two or more sites at different locations with a need for stable network connectivity, then you’ll need to invest in a Virtual Private Network. A VPN doesn’t usually offer any unique functionality compared to other types of Wide Area Network, but what it does guarantee is a service that is faster, more efficient and most cost effective than any available alternative. If your business IT infrastructure needs to provide site-to-site file sharing, database access, video conferencing or any other network-related service, then a VPN is just what you need.

One of the most important features of a Virtual Private Network is that it can provide connectivity over both private and public networks, using a method known as tunnelling. Connections are protected using a variety of security mechanisms such as encryption, to ensure that your data remains safe and secure. With different levels of secure access available both publicly and privately, a VPN can provide your clients with remote access to your online functionality, while also offering LAN-to-LAN internetworking between multiple sites.

An internet VPN is particularly useful to any organisation with a remote workforce, as it allows employees to remain connected to your network whether they are working from home, in transit or at a customer location. As long as your remote employees have access to the internet, they’ll be able to use your VPN to remain connected at all times. A VPN can also bridge two separate networks together, allowing a remote network to access the central company network, thereby creating a form of intranet that can span multiple locations in various countries around the world. Additionally, a VPN can be used within a network to facilitate and control access to individual subnets, allowing your business to create tiered levels of access for different staff members. This type of VPN strategy doesn’t involve use of the internet, and simply applies watertight VPN security functionality to your internal IT infrastructure, making it a great way to protect a local WIFI network.

Although an internet VPN is not as scalable as a managed IPVPN, it’s the perfect solution for organisations with up to 30 remote sites, with a need to transmit sensitive data both securely and efficiently. What’s more, you’ll be able to provide access to clients, remote workers and temporary sites, with complete control resting with a centralised IT department. Fast, flexible and secure – it could be just the solution for your company.