Virtual Private Networks

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Many companies today are no longer content to conduct business in their immediate geographical region. Many are expanding into different global markets, either by having an employee work from their home in another city to opening an entire branch office. Furthermore, they are accessing their information at the coffee shop, hotel, or at the airport. However, when workers use the public Wi-Fi signal, their devices are vulnerable to attacks, such as fake wireless access points and cookie theft. As covered in a previous blog, “Hacker Tricks: How You Can Protect Yourself,” hackers steal confidential data, scrape login information, take credit card numbers, install malware, and even take over your device. A Virtual Private Network can prevent many of these problems.

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By SWIFTTECH SOLUTIONS

Virtual Private Networks

your

company

Why should

install them?

1 2 3 How VPNs Work The Benefits Installation options

1 What is a

Virtual Private Network?

secure network A VPN is a virtual type of a

that will connect employees to a central server.

This secure connection makes it more difficult for

cybercriminals to intercept the company’s data.

2 The Benefits

of VPNs

There are many reasons to

use VPNs at

your company.

Protects online privacy

Supports remote offices

Bypasses regional restrictions

on certain websites

Supports data security

compliance standards

Cost efficient alternative to

buying owned or leased lines

3 Your Options for

Installation

If you want to share network

resources without having to

configure a router, this will be a

great solution for your company.

Hosted VPN

If you want more control over

company devices and employee

computer activities, consider using

your own VPN devices.

Use own VPN router

VPNs can prevent hackers from stealing data,

installing malware, and more.

If you’re interested in a review of the security

of your business technology…

CALL SWIFTTECH TODAY FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

SWIFTTECH SOLUTIONS

WWW.SWIFTTECHSOLUTIONS.COM

877-794-3811

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