Are VPNs Secure? Insights on the Risks, and the Ivanti Breach
How secure is a VPN, really? Can a VPN server be hacked, and are these services truly safe? In this episode of The Audit, Joshua, Nick, and Eric tackle these pressing questions head-on.
As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are increasingly common among cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts alike... but how secure are they? In this episode, we take you through the mechanics of VPNs, their role in safeguarding your data, and the vulnerabilities that can expose users to risk.
We'll cover:
• What are VPNs and how do they work?
• How to choose the right VPN provider: Considerations and pitfalls.
• The difference between corporate and personal VPN use and their unique challenges.
• How to mitigate risks associated with VPN usage.
• The recent Ivanti VPN breach
If you care about your digital privacy, curious about how VPNs fit into your life, or pondering the real benefits and risks of using VPN services, then this episode is for you.