Can I Use a VPN at Work? – TechRound

More and more companies are asking their employees to work from home, or to bring their own laptops, smartphones, and tablets into the office. Although these companies tend to provide WiFi hotspots, employees should consider using a VPN at work. 

Using your own devices at work, or even company devices, can leave you at risk of cyber threats. Criminals can steal and use sensitive information including your name, location, IP address, access to your business account, browsing history, and emails. This not only puts you at risk but also your company. These risks can be significantly lowered by using a VPN.

Another handy use of a VPN is that it can get around your company’s censorship policies. Many employees need to use websites like social media as part of their work, or to research…