Benefits of remote access VPNs for enhancing business security

RA VPNs allow secure direct access to remote employees by encrypting their web traffic

Features By Krishi Chowdhary published 10 October 2024

Remote access VPNs are a perfect match for businesses that value giving their employees the freedom to work from anywhere and, at the same time, want to protect their network against security lapses and cyberattacks.

In this article, I’ll explain the many ways a remote access VPN enhances a business’s security, from ensuring remote employees are able to securely access company resources to prevent unauthorized entry into the network.

I’ll also shed light on some of the other benefits of RA VPNs compared to traditional on-premise VPNs, so make sure to read until the end.

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How remote access VPNs enhance business security?

In a nutshell, a remote access VPN encrypts the employee’s web traffic. This means that all of their interactions with the company’s network, including sending and receiving sensitive business information, such as account logins, client details, messages, or reports, are sent through an end-to-end encrypted tunnel in uncrackable code.

Encryption basically means that snoopers can’t read the employee’s traffic, even if they’re able to intercept it over an open and unsecure public Wi-Fi network. Keep reading to find out how this benefits businesses.

Securing remote access

As the name suggests, a remote access VPN’s first and biggest use case is allowing an organization’s remote workforce secure access to the resources they need, irrespective of where they are on the map and what internet source they’re connected to (it could be an unsecured public Wi-Fi network, too).

Since we’re on the topic, it’s worth discussing the dangers of public Wi-Fi networks. While they offer easy internet access when you’re out and about outside the comfort of your home Wi-Fi, they’re rife with opportunistic cybercriminals.

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