Why Should I Use a VPN?

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Brief overview of what a VPN is and why they are useful.

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VPN stands for Virtual Private Networking

VPNs adds a layer of encryption between your device and your connected network by routing all network traffic through a secure tunnel. A VPN protects your device while connecting remotely to UWSP resources such as restricted databases and systems or even while accessing the internet from unsecure locations like the public Wifi in a coffee shop or airport. VPNs through UWSP provide a layer of encryption by routing your connection through the UWSP network.

You can see how to set up a VPN on your Windows PC or macOS device in the Related Articles section of this page.

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Article ID: 1407
Created
Thu 10/31/24 11:29 AM
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Thu 3/27/25 3:09 PM

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