Inevitably there is a security risk in accessing any database on the internet. The internet houses a variety of malware. Engineers attempt to discover security risks users experience and mitigate them. VPN connections can enable users and organizations dealing with confidential information the ability to avoid having their data observed or stolen. VPNs are not perfect, they do however, provide an avenue allowing the ability to transfer data more securely. To understand VPNs in their entirety would be a timely task. VPNs have a task in mind and specific designs enabling it to accomplish its task. Understanding the fundamentals and principles of design can aid in a technicians ability to assess how to use a VPN and how to configure it.
