Virtual Private Networks
Their Past, Present and Future

Jodi Hodges
AMU ISSC461 B001
August 24th, 2014

Table of Contents

Abstract...........................................................................................Page 3

Introduction..................................................................................Page 4

Overview of the VPN …................................................................Page 4

1 A Brief History of Virtual Private Networks...............................................Page 4

2 Components of a Virtual Private Network..................................................Page 5

Current Uses for VPNs..................................................................Page 6

1 Why Virtual Private Networks are Advantageous..................................................Page 6

2 Virtual Private Networks Within Businesses...........................................................Page 6

3 Virtual Private Network Bypass Methods...............................................................Page 7

4 Privacy Concerns Addressed by Virtual Private Networks....................................Page 8

The Future of VPNs.......................................................................Page 9

5 Growing Concerns of Virtual Private Network Use..............................................Page 9

6 Evolution of Virtual Cloud Networks....................................................................Page 9

7 Will Virtual Private Networks Persist?...................................................................Page 10

Conclusion..................................................................................Page 10