First many might ask, "What is a VPN?" A VPN is a Virtual Private Network that is commonly used to protect users who utilize open access wifi. Many businesses pay for employees to use a VPN as a means of protecting company secrets and vital information of a personal nature. Many of you may be aware, there has been a focus on the use of VPN’s on the school wireless. This is something that was not allowed in the past and remains prohibited. In accordance with the acceptable use policy, students have agreed to not use any filter circumvention methodology. The School District is required to provide a secure system that has the capability to block unwanted intrusions on private data and other viral issues that are too common in today's world. When VPN's are used in conjunction with our wireless capabilities our security systems are more likely to be compromised. But more importantly, using VPN's, especially those advertised as "Free" VPN's are a free invitation to have your private information compromised.
While we know students want access to programs that are currently blocked by our security systems, we believe it is in the best interest of everyone to closely monitor programs students have access too during the school day. If we find students who circumvent our security systems we have suspended their access to the public wifi in our buildings. If the offenses continue we will lengthen the suspension from access in our buildings. In hopes of determining a solution that protects students and the district, while offering opportunities for social media use, we plan to create a discussion group with the HS Student council and other student representatives to better understand their needs. In turn we hope to educate our students on the the legal requirements we must meet and the dangers of bypassing security systems.
There are many reasons why you shouldn't use a VPN. Thanks to Alan Summers of La VPN and Author of "5 Reasons You Should Not Use a Free VPN Service" for the following information. Additionally, we have included to other links discussing VPN's later in this publication.
It is hard to say no to anything that is free, but when it comes to internet security and privacy, it might not be such a good idea to take the free option. Free VPNs have been becoming more and more popular, as with anything that is advertised as free, but you have to be careful what you (don’t) pay for. Here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t use a free VPN service.
1. Security
When it comes to free VPNs, you have to be careful that they actually do securely protect your presence online, with free VPNs they don’t necessarily have to ensure your privacy is protected. In some cases, free VPNs have been known to sell access to anyone who is willing to pay for an ‘anonymous’ IP service, which in fact just diverts through your connection.
2. Tracking/Anonymity
A free VPN has recently been caught out in allowing users to be tracked across the internet, also allowing other users traffic to divert through your connection, which means you could be responsible for any activity that happens when connecting through your personal connection. Logging is a serious concern for users after a VPN, most paid VPN services do not keep logs, all in order to protect the privacy of their users, but free VPNs have no obligation, so at any point, your details could be passed on.
3. Unreliable connection
With paid VPN services like Le VPN, you are paying for a service that ensures your connection remains constant and reliable, so your security isn’t compromised by slow speeds and connection drop outs. When trying to download or stream content, connections that constantly drop out can be frustrating, another issue with a VPN that is offered for free.
4. Bottlenecked Speeds
When it comes to security and privacy online, you don’t want to have to sacrifice internet speed just to make sure you stay safe. Aside from security, if you are trying to access content from another country by using a different IP address, you don’t want to lose speeds as you’re trying to watch the game, with a paid VPN service, you will be able to guarantee your speeds remain unaffected.
5. Protocols
Security protocols are important to ensure your connection is as secure as possible, with a few options available to you, being able to choose which ones can be of use. Paid VPNs should provide you with a choice between the most common and popular types; PPTP, OpenVPN and L2TP. Free VPNs will not allow such freedom of choice.
So when thinking of choosing a VPN, it is always worth checking out each of the features on hand, and when it comes to security, the free options are not the most secure. Le VPN offers you all the features required to keep your connection secure and safe, as well as a reliable connection with no drops or bottlenecked speeds.
https://www.expressvpn.com/blog/low-cost-free-vpns/?domain=www.expressvpn.com
http://blog.spotflux.com/debunking-the-myths-of-vpn-service-providers/
While we know students want access to programs that are currently blocked by our security systems, we believe it is in the best interest of everyone to closely monitor programs students have access too during the school day. If we find students who circumvent our security systems we have suspended their access to the public wifi in our buildings. If the offenses continue we will lengthen the suspension from access in our buildings. In hopes of determining a solution that protects students and the district, while offering opportunities for social media use, we plan to create a discussion group with the HS Student council and other student representatives to better understand their needs. In turn we hope to educate our students on the the legal requirements we must meet and the dangers of bypassing security systems.
There are many reasons why you shouldn't use a VPN. Thanks to Alan Summers of La VPN and Author of "5 Reasons You Should Not Use a Free VPN Service" for the following information. Additionally, we have included to other links discussing VPN's later in this publication.
It is hard to say no to anything that is free, but when it comes to internet security and privacy, it might not be such a good idea to take the free option. Free VPNs have been becoming more and more popular, as with anything that is advertised as free, but you have to be careful what you (don’t) pay for. Here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t use a free VPN service.
1. Security
When it comes to free VPNs, you have to be careful that they actually do securely protect your presence online, with free VPNs they don’t necessarily have to ensure your privacy is protected. In some cases, free VPNs have been known to sell access to anyone who is willing to pay for an ‘anonymous’ IP service, which in fact just diverts through your connection.
2. Tracking/Anonymity
A free VPN has recently been caught out in allowing users to be tracked across the internet, also allowing other users traffic to divert through your connection, which means you could be responsible for any activity that happens when connecting through your personal connection. Logging is a serious concern for users after a VPN, most paid VPN services do not keep logs, all in order to protect the privacy of their users, but free VPNs have no obligation, so at any point, your details could be passed on.
3. Unreliable connection
With paid VPN services like Le VPN, you are paying for a service that ensures your connection remains constant and reliable, so your security isn’t compromised by slow speeds and connection drop outs. When trying to download or stream content, connections that constantly drop out can be frustrating, another issue with a VPN that is offered for free.
4. Bottlenecked Speeds
When it comes to security and privacy online, you don’t want to have to sacrifice internet speed just to make sure you stay safe. Aside from security, if you are trying to access content from another country by using a different IP address, you don’t want to lose speeds as you’re trying to watch the game, with a paid VPN service, you will be able to guarantee your speeds remain unaffected.
5. Protocols
Security protocols are important to ensure your connection is as secure as possible, with a few options available to you, being able to choose which ones can be of use. Paid VPNs should provide you with a choice between the most common and popular types; PPTP, OpenVPN and L2TP. Free VPNs will not allow such freedom of choice.
So when thinking of choosing a VPN, it is always worth checking out each of the features on hand, and when it comes to security, the free options are not the most secure. Le VPN offers you all the features required to keep your connection secure and safe, as well as a reliable connection with no drops or bottlenecked speeds.
https://www.expressvpn.com/blog/low-cost-free-vpns/?domain=www.expressvpn.com
http://blog.spotflux.com/debunking-the-myths-of-vpn-service-providers/