VPN on each end: is it secure for teleconferencing like Zoom.
Posted: 11 May 2020, 12:57
VPN:
What is it? Who should use it? Is it free or cheap? Is it easy to install? What is the limit?
Definition:
Virtual private network
A Virtual Private Network, or VPN is a set of technologies which are used to link computers to create a private network.
It provides: confidentiality, sender authentification, and message integrity.
With the increased use of teleconferencing, there is a concern for security for the user of this type of service. Already wide use of browsers, and the fact that many of us keep their internet wired or wifi connection opened all the time, should expose you to more security breaches.
I am no expert on security and have some ordinary user concerns. So please try to keep with simple answers.
Situations to be taken into account are:
1) using a cellphone or a computer.
2) behind a modem at home with standard basic features.
3) accessing internet thru public wifi hotspots.
If in a communication both users have VPN or virtual private network and use Zoom or any other teleconferencing, but also for surfing on the net? Will other platforms like Hangouts (google time), Skype, facetime or the like will make a difference? Is a VPN necessary?
List of video telecommunication services and product brands
Tell us about your use of VPN.
Thanks.
What is it? Who should use it? Is it free or cheap? Is it easy to install? What is the limit?
Definition:
Virtual private network
A Virtual Private Network, or VPN is a set of technologies which are used to link computers to create a private network.
It provides: confidentiality, sender authentification, and message integrity.
With the increased use of teleconferencing, there is a concern for security for the user of this type of service. Already wide use of browsers, and the fact that many of us keep their internet wired or wifi connection opened all the time, should expose you to more security breaches.
I am no expert on security and have some ordinary user concerns. So please try to keep with simple answers.
Situations to be taken into account are:
1) using a cellphone or a computer.
2) behind a modem at home with standard basic features.
3) accessing internet thru public wifi hotspots.
If in a communication both users have VPN or virtual private network and use Zoom or any other teleconferencing, but also for surfing on the net? Will other platforms like Hangouts (google time), Skype, facetime or the like will make a difference? Is a VPN necessary?
List of video telecommunication services and product brands
Tell us about your use of VPN.
Thanks.