Does VPN Make Sense for a Small Biz?

Virtual private networks, or VPNs, have been around for about a decade. They provide a secure data exchange between two locations using an encrypted connection. VPN technology has changed little over the years. A newer version of VPN software, known as SSL-VPN, taps into the common IP circuitry of Web browsers to make secure connections with less reliance on third-party software. VPNs have long been an internet tool used to keep enterprise networks free from unwanted visitors.