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Do the benefits of a VPN outweigh the disadvantages?

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Do the benefits of a VPN outweigh the disadvantages?

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More and more companies are using a VPN these days. But what exactly is a VPN? What are the pros and cons? And how do they outweigh each other? A VPN is a Virtual Private Network. With a VPN, you create a secure connection. Your online identity is protected by masking your IP address, encrypting your data, and transmitting it through secure networks.

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This article was last updated on

24.03.2026

Written by

Mathijs

Oppelaar

Operational Manager & Partner

Benefits of a VPN

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✅ Working from home - A VPN provides secure and reliable access to your company networks.

✅ Public network - A VPN connection provides a secure connection when your employees work on a public WiFi network (which is not entirely unimportant for standards such as the ISO 27001 and NO 7510 😉).

✅ More anonymous online - Internet service providers, government agencies, and advertising companies can't track your employees when they use a VPN.

✅ Regional blockages - A VPN helps users bypass geographic area blockages.

Disadvantages of a VPN

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❌ Slower internet - The VPN detour slows down the internet.

❌ Costs - Setting up a VPN connection takes time and money.

❌ Reliable VPN - A VPN provider can view and possibly resell your data. So avoid VPNs that store or analyze your data, such as Facebook's Onavo. Also, check the privacy terms, as some VPNs set connection times and data usage. This makes it possible to monitor your online activities.