While the concept of VPNs can be difficult for some to wrap their minds around, recent advancements in technology have made using them seamless and easy—even for those who are not tech-savvy.
After selecting a VPN provider that works for your business needs, typically, an application called a VPN client is installed on your digital devices, including laptops, tablets and mobile phones. When activated, the VPN client uses pre-configured information to establish a secure connection to a VPN server, which can be hosted by a VPN provider or directly by your business.
Employees can then access internal corporate resources securely or go on to browse the internet, with their outbound and inbound network traffic looking as if it is coming from the company itself, including their internet protocol (IP) address.
Depending on your business needs, VPN clients can also be set up to automatically activate as soon as a device is turned on and connected to a wireless network, helping to ensure that the employee’s activity is secured.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/vpns-for-remote-workforce/