Security advice for how you actually work

Straightforward guidance on VPNs, public Wi-Fi, passwords and the small habits that make the biggest difference, for people who work from cafés, hotels and client sites, not just a locked-down office.

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Latest · VPN basics7 September 2026 · 3 min readWhat Is a VPN Kill Switch, and Why Your Business Shouldn't Go Without OneA dropped VPN connection can expose unprotected traffic for a few critical seconds. Here's what a kill switch does, and why it matters for business use.Read article

VPN basics7 September 2026 · 3 minSite-to-Site VPN: How Growing Businesses Connect Multiple Office Locations SecurelyOpening a second office changes how a business needs to think about network security. Here's how a site-to-site VPN keeps multiple locations connected safely.

Comparisons31 August 2026 · 3 minVPN Protocols Explained: WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IPsec ComparedWireGuard, OpenVPN, and IPsec all do the same basic job differently. Here’s what separates them, and which one fits which business need.

VPN basics26 August 2026 · 3 min7 Common VPN Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Fix Them)A VPN is only as strong as how it’s configured and used. Here are the most common VPN mistakes small businesses make, and practical fixes for each.

VPN basics26 August 2026 · 3 minWhat Is a Hardware VPN and Why More Businesses Are Switching to It in 2026Software VPNs run on shared infrastructure. Hardware VPNs don’t. Here’s what a hardware VPN actually is, and why businesses are moving toward it.

Remote & travel20 August 2026 · 3 minThe VPN Checklist Every Remote Team Should Follow in 2026A practical, no-fluff checklist for small businesses securing remote and hybrid teams with a VPN, from setup to daily habits.

Comparisons20 August 2026 · 5 minVPN vs Zero Trust: Which One Actually Protects Remote Access in 2026VPN and Zero Trust solve different security problems. Here’s how they compare, and when a business needs one, the other, or both.

Comparisons17 August 2026 · 5 minVPN vs Proxy: What's the Difference, and Why It Matters for Your Business"VPN" and "proxy" get used interchangeably, and that mix-up causes real problems. Here's what actually separates the two, with real examples of each.

Comparisons17 August 2026 · 5 minFree VPN vs Paid VPN: What You're Actually Trading Away"Free VPN" sounds like a good deal until you ask the obvious question: a VPN costs real money to run, so if you're not paying for it, something else is covering that cost. Usually, that something is you.

Small business3 August 2026 · 7 minCybersecurity for Small Teams Without an IT Department: Where to StartMost security guides assume you have a CISO and a security budget. This one is for teams of 5-20 people with no IT specialist on staff — what actually matters, and what to prioritize first.

Comparisons28 July 2026 · 6 minSoftware VPN vs Hardware VPN: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need?Both are called "VPNs," but they solve different problems. Here's the practical difference between a VPN app and a hardware VPN router, and how to tell which one your situation actually requires.

Remote & travel21 July 2026 · 6 minWhy Public Wi-Fi Is More Dangerous Than You Think — and What Actually Protects YouPublic Wi-Fi feels normal — airports, hotels, cafés, client offices. But most of the risk is invisible. Here's what's actually happening, and what actually protects you.