Difference between revisions of "Virtual Private Network"
(→Access Remote Sites) |
|||
Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
==Main Types of VPNs== | ==Main Types of VPNs== | ||
+ | ===Site to Site=== | ||
+ | A site to site VPN is when a single virtual network is created through multiple local networks.<ref>[https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/access-management/what-is-a-business-vpn/ What is a business VPN?]</ref> This allows someone to access information from any local network connected to the virtual network while they are on one of the local networks. Once the user is no longer connected to any local network that makes up the virtual network, they are unable to access any of the data. This is due to the VPN Client being hosted on each network rather than a user's device. | ||
− | === | + | |
+ | ===Remote Access=== | ||
+ | A Remote Access VPN allows a user to connect to a remote server securely. <ref>[https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/different-types-of-vpns-and-when-to-use-them/#The-Different-Types-of-VPNs-in-Detail Types of VPNs]</ref> This is done by hosting a VPN client on the users device. By using a remote access VPN, an encrypted 'tunnel' is established. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Commercial VPNs=== | ||
+ | Commercial or consumer VPNs are based on the Remote Access VPN model. | ||
+ | ==Uses== | ||
===Access Remote Sites=== | ===Access Remote Sites=== | ||
A VPN can allow users from across the globe to access a private network. <ref>[https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/913204?casa_token=lMFdYdBLousAAAAA:zVQ6DJ3i9yp4lf3goAx8PTO2QyAFAlNRmbyww9TKO3fr363OoWY0Mu1nekH2GolOIl5OTtKkbw Virtual Private Networks -IEEE]</ref> This can be used by companies and individuals alike. At the University of Michigan, a VPN is used to allow students to access the Universities encrypted data when not on campus internet <ref>[https://its.umich.edu/enterprise/wifi-networks/vpn UMPVPN Overview]</ref>. This allows students to work remotely on information stored at the university. Throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic, Companies have relied on VPNs to grant employees access to servers, internal applications, and data hosted on site. <ref>[https://openvpn.net/why-companies-are-turning-to-vpns-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/ Why Companies Are Turning To VPNs During The Coronavirus Outbreak]</ref> <ref>[https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/access-management/what-is-a-business-vpn/ What is a business VPN?]</ref> These actions were taken to limit the exposure of sensitive data from being exposed online. | A VPN can allow users from across the globe to access a private network. <ref>[https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/913204?casa_token=lMFdYdBLousAAAAA:zVQ6DJ3i9yp4lf3goAx8PTO2QyAFAlNRmbyww9TKO3fr363OoWY0Mu1nekH2GolOIl5OTtKkbw Virtual Private Networks -IEEE]</ref> This can be used by companies and individuals alike. At the University of Michigan, a VPN is used to allow students to access the Universities encrypted data when not on campus internet <ref>[https://its.umich.edu/enterprise/wifi-networks/vpn UMPVPN Overview]</ref>. This allows students to work remotely on information stored at the university. Throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic, Companies have relied on VPNs to grant employees access to servers, internal applications, and data hosted on site. <ref>[https://openvpn.net/why-companies-are-turning-to-vpns-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/ Why Companies Are Turning To VPNs During The Coronavirus Outbreak]</ref> <ref>[https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/access-management/what-is-a-business-vpn/ What is a business VPN?]</ref> These actions were taken to limit the exposure of sensitive data from being exposed online. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Control Access to your information=== | ||
===Access Information From Other Countries=== | ===Access Information From Other Countries=== | ||
+ | |||
====China's Great Firewall==== | ====China's Great Firewall==== | ||
Test | Test | ||
Line 21: | Line 32: | ||
===Free VPNs=== | ===Free VPNs=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Misleading Advertisements=== | ||
Revision as of 14:34, 12 March 2021
Temp for Virtual Private Network
Main Types of VPNs
Site to Site
A site to site VPN is when a single virtual network is created through multiple local networks.[1] This allows someone to access information from any local network connected to the virtual network while they are on one of the local networks. Once the user is no longer connected to any local network that makes up the virtual network, they are unable to access any of the data. This is due to the VPN Client being hosted on each network rather than a user's device.
Remote Access
A Remote Access VPN allows a user to connect to a remote server securely. [2] This is done by hosting a VPN client on the users device. By using a remote access VPN, an encrypted 'tunnel' is established.
Commercial VPNs
Commercial or consumer VPNs are based on the Remote Access VPN model.
Uses
Access Remote Sites
A VPN can allow users from across the globe to access a private network. [3] This can be used by companies and individuals alike. At the University of Michigan, a VPN is used to allow students to access the Universities encrypted data when not on campus internet [4]. This allows students to work remotely on information stored at the university. Throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic, Companies have relied on VPNs to grant employees access to servers, internal applications, and data hosted on site. [5] [6] These actions were taken to limit the exposure of sensitive data from being exposed online.
Control Access to your information
Access Information From Other Countries
China's Great Firewall
Test
Netflix
Test
Ethical Concerns
Pirating of Payed Content
As VPNs can help to keep a user's web access a secrete from their ISP, VPNs are popular tools for torrenting copyrighted material.