Pandemic and remote working
A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that allows users to securely access a private network and share data remotely through public networks. VPNs are often used by remote workers to securely connect to their company’s network while WFH. This allows them to access files, applications, and other resources as if they were physically on the company’s network. Additionally, a VPN can also help to protect the user’s internet connection from potential threats, such as hackers. Many organizations had a similar setup and they came under stress during the pandemic. Most organizations had created this VPN or WFA environment for their executives or on-field employees. The capacity of this infrastructure was not meant to serve everyone working from a remote location. Boom! Along came the pandemic, and the limited capacity of this remote working infrastructure was put to a stringent test. Most companies struggled to issue laptops to all...