What is a VPN Service?

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. A VPN runs in the background while you are using the internet.

Let's have a look at an example of VPN:

Consider a scenario in which a bank's headquarters are in Washington, D.C. This office has a local network with about 100 machines on it. Assume the bank has additional branches in Mumbai, India, and Tokyo, Japan. The old technique of creating a secure connection between the head office and the branch was to use a leased line between the branches and the head office, which was both expensive and inconvenient. We can effectively solve this problem with the help of a VPN.

When you use a VPN, it encrypts all of your data from the moment it leaves your device. Your information passes through a safe intermediate stage known as VPN server. This server can hide your personal information.

VPN on Your Devices

It is easy to use a VPN on your devices, whether you browse on a phone, tablet, laptop or PC. Once you have configured the VPN , it will run in the background and protecting your data . That is why it is an important part of a total online security solution.

Benefits of a VPN

• Secure connection from anywhere
• Geographic freedom
• Hide IP address
• Extra layer against hackers
• Access blocked websites
• Hide your genuine location online to gain at least some anonymity.

How do you get a VPN?

Choose a VPN provider. There are thousands of VPN provider on the market, each offering different price structure and and level of security.

How does a VPN work ?

When you connect your computer (or another device, such as a smartphone or tablet) to a VPN, the computer seems to be connected to the VPN's local network. All of your network traffic is routed through the VPN over a secure connection. Because your computer acts as if it's connected to the internet, you can securely access local network resources even if you're on the other side of the globe. You'll also be able to access the Internet as if you were physically present at the VPN's server, which has certain advantages if you're using public Wi-Fi or need to access geo-blocked websites.