VPN Explained
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Two friends were living in a village. They were Ramesh and Suresh. Ramesh left the village for the sake of his education at the age of 15. Ramesh is well-educated whereas his friend Suresh is illiterate. After 15 years, Ramesh returned to his village and finally met his friend Suresh.
On another normal day, Their Conversation is like
SURESH: Mate, I've got a problem.
RAMESH: What's that Suresh?
SURESH: I think my phone isn't working well.
RAMESH: What, What the heck Suresh? How?
SURESH: Ahh! How would I know? So, That's why I'm seeking help.
RAMESH: Ok. My mistake, Now I'll ask you some questions. You have to answer that carefully.
SURESH: Mate, Don't ask for my ATM password.
RAMESH: Why should I ask about that Suresh?
SURESH: I don't know. Someone stole my entire money from the bank account. So that's why I don't have a single penny to give you.
RAMESH: Don't play jokes man.
SURESH: I swear buddy.
RAMESH: Oh! Now I got the point.
SURESH: What?
RAMESH: Your data has been stolen and your mobile hacked.
SURESH: Hacked..! (😩) How many days will I live on earth? Tell me...........
RAMESH: What the hell? stop cracking jokes.
SURESH: Is this a joke, I'm Serious.
RAMESH: Ok. I understand your concern, let me ask you something. Have you ever been connected mobile phone in public WIFI?
SURESH: WIFI. What the heck was that, I don't know.
RAMESH: Hmm. (How do I explain) public WIFI means free Internet.
SURESH: Oh! yes. I've done that.
RAMESH: Absolutely. From there you've been hacked.
SURESH: Now I got the point. From now on I don't want to connect to public WIFI. That's it right?
RAMESH: No. You can connect to it and access your files.
SURESH: Is there any solution?
RAMESH: Yes.
SURESH: What's that?
RAMESH: VPN
SURESH: What? VPN. What the world was that?
RAMESH: Let me explain it to you.
What is a VPN & How it Works:
A VPN (VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK) is an easy way to add an extra layer of security to your online activities. It takes your internet connection and makes it more secure by masking your IP address with a temporary one, hiding your true IP address from every connection you make online.
SURESH: Do you have any sense (😒)? What the heck, I can't understand anything.
RAMESH: Ok. I'll tell you an example.
By using a VPN you're connecting your device to another device in a different country using the internet. It uses a secret connection so that no one can know what the two devices are saying to each other (this is encryption). The other device in the other country is very kind to your device so it shares its internet with your computer.
It's like a big brother protecting your device. So now when people look at what you're doing on the internet it looks like you're in the other country where the other device is. So the other device is protecting and hiding your device so no one can see your device on the internet.
SURESH: Now I got the point man. Could you please give me the Phone number of another device?
RAMESH: Number? Ha Ha Ha (😂)! Why?
SURESH: See, without asking a single penny somebody is helping me. So, I want to appreciate his efforts.
RAMESH: How Innocent are you, buddy? No, they don't have any number. (😌)
SURESH: Oh! OK. When do we have to use VPN?
RAMESH: Here we go,
When to use VPN:
You need to use VPN if you have at least one of the following questions in mind :
Are you transferrіng money onlіne? Are you usіng publіc WіFi? Is your ISP lіmiting your bandwіdth? Is your internet slow? Are you concerned about your onlіne prіvacy?
The main purpose of a VPN is to hide your online activity.
SURESH: I don't know what you've said but it looks interesting.
RAMESH: Yup, and also let me explain an important thing about VPN.
SURESH: What's that?
RAMESH: Is VPN 100 percent safe?
SURESH: Yeah! VPNs
RAMESH: No. It's having some limitations, let me explain.
Depends on the use, depends on the provider, and depends on you. Even with the use of a VPN - there is still the possibility that it will be logged.
Depending on use - you may or may not want this accessible.
Choosing a VPN service is just as important as how you use it.
VPNs are often considered a complete and total security fix for the internet. They are not. There is always an ability to circumvent this.
As to the question of how - there are many ways - but remember it only encrypts the data - via encapsulation.
Advantages of VPN:
- Protected File Sharing With a VPN at your disposal, you and others can share files over extended periods without having to worry about the data being stolen or exposed.
Remote Access Because a VPN is an actual network, you can access it remotely. This makes it a great resource for companies, in particular, allowing employees to work from outside the office. No matter where you are, your data and information stay protected as long as you’re using the VPN.
ANONYMITY
Anonymity is either one of the Internet’s greatest tenets or one of its greatest problems, depending on who you ask. However, the fact remains that when your identity is exposed, someone or something will come along to exploit you and your data. Furthermore, there are certain online activities that we simply don’t want to be traced back to us (we’ll leave the specifics to your imagination).
By using a VPN, you can access web applications and websites alike while retaining total anonymity. That makes a VPN far more beneficial than incognito modes and web proxies, which don’t completely protect your identity or data.
Bypass Blockers and Filters In some places around the world, Internet censorship is a real thing and it can mean that someone is more or less controlling the user’s worldview. That’s why more and more people are using VPNs, which can bypass blocked websites and Internet filters. Put the power back in your hands.
Improved Performance As if online security weren’t enough, a solid VPN can also improve things like bandwidth and efficiency. Better performance is something no Internet user would ever argue with.
Affordability There’s never been a better time to use a VPN than this very moment and that’s because some of these networks are surprisingly affordable.
Enhanced Security The ultimate reason to use a VPN is also the most obvious: greater online security. Remember, you can use the encrypted network remotely and that means you’re keeping things like your IP address, location, passwords, and data safe from potential hackers or big tech companies, or whoever else might be trying to exploit you. Not even the ISP (Internet Service Provider) will see what you’re up to—all they’ll get are encrypted statistics from the VPN server.
RAMESH: So, These are some of the Pros and Cons of VPN.
SURESH: Ok. Then what are your final thoughts?
RAMESH: Look here is my conclusion.
Conclusion:
In summary, VPNs provide you with better overall security, improved performance, remote access, anonymity, and in some cases, cheaper tickets and rentals. Plus, they’re purely affordable.
If you’re not convinced by now, it means you want companies, competitors, and hackers to have access to your data. Hey, some people just like to feel needed.
SURESH: Ok. Completely understood. Can you do me another small favor?
RAMESH: My Pleasure. Tell me about that.
SURESH: Can you please tell me the address where can I find VPN? I've also got google maps on my phone, I know where to go.
RAMESH: (😅)Nowhere to go. You only need the INTERNET.
(So that's how the conversation ends)