How to Get a VPN Connection
Especially for small businesses with remote employees, setting up a virtual private network (VPN) connection can protect your sensitive communications against cyber-security threats.
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You Will Need
- Internet access
- VPN design/construction consultant
- Managed VPN account
- VPN hardware and/or software
Steps
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Step 1
Decide if a VPN is right for your business
Decide if a VPN is right for your business. A dedicated phone line may be preferable if you have less than five employees who don't work remotely.
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Step 2
Try a web-based VPN provider free trial
Sign up for a web-based VPN provider free evaluation to see if a virtual private network is right for your business communications.
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Ask your internet service provider if they offer a VPN connection as an added service.
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Step 3
Contact a VPN design/construction consultant
Contact a VPN design/construction consultant to tailor a security strategy for your business and advise on VPN hardware and software compatibility.
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VPN design/construction consultant services can be expensive. Ask if they're Microsoft- or Cisco-certified partners so you can be sure you're getting your money's worth.
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Step 4
Choose a managed VPN service
Choose a managed VPN service that configures and installs software and equipment, and has 24-hour support for remote worker access.
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Step 5
Consider adding firewall protection
Consider adding firewall protection to the VPN connection. Make sure that the managed VPN provider will install the firewall. Rest easy with all the added security.
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Launched by the Pentagon in 1969, ARPANET was the world's first operational computer network and the forerunner of the internet.
