Should I Use a VPN when Working from home?

[aaliyahreynolds]

This question has been bothering me lately. I read on several places online where they suggested to use a VPN. I was wondering if its really necessary to do so or should I access the internet like I always did?

 

[nRiTeCh]

This question has been bothering me lately. I read on several places online where they suggested to use a VPN. I was wondering if its really necessary to do so or should I access the internet like I always did?

Your co. should give you one trusted by them.

 

[Marcus Fenix]

You really only need a VPN if you are accessing blocked sites which the government has been doing a lot lately.

Otherwise common sense, browser ad blocker and a capable Antivirus suite is enough to cover you on the internet.

Another use case might be acessing say Netflix/Amazon Prime as a US user.

 

[aaliyahreynolds]

Thanks a bunch guys! That solves my confusion.

PS: Is there a way I can upvote or like replies to my questions?

 

[ssslayer]

Our company has specified that company provided vpn (Cisco anyconnect) to be used ONLY when accessing company intranet.

 

[Bamoose]

For accessing "normal" ressources/websites no. But if you have to access servers / shared disks and use softwares from your company, then yes. But they should provide you one in that case