- VPNs securely connect you to another network over the internet.
- Provide privacy and security by encrypting your connection.
- Encryption : VPNs use certificates and encryption protocols like TLS or IPSes to protect data.
VPNs for Anonymity
- To get some anonymity, you can route your all traffic via the VPN.
- Server thinks you are the VPN provider.
- ISP only sees the connection to the VPN.
- A global observer can probably link your connections.
- There is no anonymity to the VPN provider.