Why NordVPN is the best Data Security Choice for a Startup

By Staff Reporter

Apr 10, 2019 09:58 AM EDT

Today, for a variety of reasons, more and more first-time entrepreneurs are starting up their own businesses. One of the main reasons is for the freedom running your own business can provide. Not to say that it's less work, but that work can be done within your own parameters.

At the same time, today more than ever, it's imperative that anyone who runs a digital business or communicates with their clients digitally needs to understand security issues. As in its imperative to make sure your digital presence is secure. This keeps your data safe and the data of your clients and visitors safe as well.

One of the first and perhaps one of the most important decisions you will make in preparing for your online presence is choosing a VPN service. I'll take some time and discuss what a VPN is and describe some of the reasons why small businesses and startups should consider using a VPN service.

What is a VPN?

Simply put, a Virtual Private Network is technology that allows users to roam safely behind secure, remote access. But these remote access points, or servers, are located in various locations around the world, giving users an option as to which one to choose.

Now, in terms of your business, let's discuss some of the reasons why using a VPN is a good idea.

At this point, for those who truly aren't interested in reading an entire article before getting to the information they're really interested in, let me point you to our VPN of choice, which is NordVPN. Check out this full review about them.

Heightened Security. Clearly, you want all of your online activity to be secure. Most of us, even at a personal level, have data stored in the cloud. Add to that, most businesses have users who may access data from a point other than a dedicated office with a secure network. These could be remote employees or employees who access the network when traveling. Setting up a user so that they have a VPN service on their devices means that in effect you are creating a secure connection between their device, and whatever resource they are logging into.

Quick & Easy Remote Access. In days gone by, all business data was stored somewhere on-site in a data center. Now, with the cloud services mentioned above, many companies no longer have a need for a data center. Since your business is just starting, it's extremely unlikely you have a data center. If you're already using a VPN, it's easy for you to deploy secure remote access without costing you any extra money.

No More Geo-Restrictions. If you or your employees travel for work, then you may have encountered situations where you are not able to access corporate resources, because the country you're in is blocking a specific resource or service. Using a VPN will allow you to circumvent these restrictions. All you need to do is choose a location for a server - for example, the United States if that's where your business is located - and log in using that server. From that point on, it appears as if you personally are now located in the United States as well.

A VPN Is an Affordable Option. Every small business owner or startup knows they need to count the cost of everything. And that certainly includes their tech budgets. Using a VPN will allow you to have the level of security offered by larger organizations with larger budgets without breaking the bank. In many cases, you will be able to add a VPN service to each user's device for under $10 per month on a business licensing plan. That's an extremely small sum for an exceptional level of security.

NordVPN

Above, I mentioned that our top pick for VPN for small businesses and startups is NordVPN. Here are a few reasons why.

NordVPN offers double data protection. This is a feature that you have the option to enable, which provides double encryption on your data by relaying it through the first one and then two subsequent VPN servers. In plain English, before you reach the website or application you are trying to access, you will be routed through three separate servers.

No Logging Policy. While claiming not to, some VPN providers keep log files. Other VPNs are transparent about keeping log files. NordVPN has a strict no logging policy. The user's Internet data is encrypted. However, there is some performance data they will log, clearly to track performance issues.

Stable & Fast Service. Obviously, you're going to want a VPN that doesn't slow you down. You're busy getting your new business off the ground and every second counts. NordVPN wins here, assuring you that its service can keep pace with the hectic pace you have set for yourself.

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