What is a VPN? And why you may need one
Why Your Business Should Be Using a VPN
Cyber security has become one of the biggest talking points in IT — and for good reason.
For many businesses, a lot of the work that keeps systems secure happens quietly in the background. At Hamilton Group, that is exactly how we like it. Our job is to make sure the right protections are in place, often before our clients even need to ask.
One important part of that protection is a VPN.
What is a VPN?
A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, creates a secure connection between your device and a private network over the internet.
Depending on how it is set up, you may connect using a desktop app, a browser-based login, or through your company’s firewall or router. In some business environments, the VPN is built directly into the network using an enterprise-grade router or dedicated firewall.
The purpose is simple: it allows authorised users to connect securely to business systems, files, applications, printers, and other resources — even when they are away from the office.
Why use a VPN?
A common example is using public WiFi.
Imagine you are working from a café, hotel, airport, or shared workspace. You connect to the free WiFi and start accessing emails, systems, or even banking information. The problem is that public WiFi is not always secure.
How do you know the network is genuine?
How do you know your connection has not been intercepted?
How do you know your data is not being exposed?
A VPN helps reduce that risk by creating an encrypted connection between your device and the private network. This means your data is much harder for anyone else to view, even if you are using an untrusted internet connection.
Why is a VPN safer?
A VPN encrypts your connection.
That means the information travelling between your device and the network is protected. If someone were attempting to snoop on your connection, the data would not be easily readable.
For businesses, this can be especially useful for remote workers, hybrid teams, engineers, directors, or anyone who needs secure access to company systems while away from the office.
A VPN can also allow access to internal network resources, such as servers, business applications, shared folders, and even printers, depending on how it is configured.
Hamilton Group HG Secure
At Hamilton Group, our HG Secure app can provide clients with secure VPN access as part of a wider cyber security setup.
This gives your business its own private, secure connection for remote access. It can be configured around your requirements, whether that means accessing internal systems, connecting to specific network resources, or helping staff work securely from home or on the move.
Alongside VPN services, Hamilton Group can also provide Endpoint Detection and Response protection, helping to secure devices against modern cyber threats.
How do we get started?
If you would like help setting up a VPN, improving your remote access, or reviewing the security of your network, we can help.
Hamilton Group can support you through the process and recommend the right solution for your business.
Call us on 0330 0430069 or book an appointment with one of our experts.