Using a VPN? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever signed up for a commercial VPN because you wanted to “stay safe online,” you’re not alone. Many businesses and individuals believe a VPN is the silver bullet to online privacy and security.
Here’s the hard truth: VPNs often create a false sense of security.
- They don’t make you anonymous.
- They can actually expose you to new risks if the provider isn’t trustworthy.
- And in today’s world, where nearly all traffic is encrypted with HTTPS, VPNs add little protection while slowing you down.
So while a VPN might hide your destination websites from your internet provider, it doesn’t protect you from the real threats: data breaches, phishing, malware, or compliance failures.
The Pain Points Businesses Face with VPNs
- Redundant Security: Most modern websites already use HTTPS encryption, making VPNs largely unnecessary for day-to-day browsing.
- Shifting Trust: You’re moving trust from your regulated ISP to a VPN provider—many of which log your data or even sell it.
- Performance Issues: VPNs slow down streaming, video calls, and access to apps, creating frustration for your employees.
- Compliance Gaps: A VPN won’t help you meet strict industry regulations like HIPAA, CJIS, or FINRA.
- Blocked Access: Many banking and streaming services block known VPN IPs, leading to account lockouts.
Sound familiar? If your business relies on VPNs, you’ve likely experienced at least one of these frustrations.
Why SkyDesk 365 is the Secure VPN Alternative
At Covenant Technology Solutions, we believe that security and productivity shouldn’t compete—they should reinforce each other. That’s why we created SkyDesk 365, an all-in-one solution that delivers:
- End-to-End Security: Built on Microsoft Azure and integrated with our proprietary Fortify process, SkyDesk 365 keeps your data safe without relying on third-party VPN providers.
- Compliance by Design: Whether you’re in healthcare, finance, or government, SkyDesk 365 meets strict compliance frameworks like HIPAA, ISO 27001, CJIS, and more.
- Seamless Work Anywhere: Employees can securely log in from any device, anywhere, with a consistent desktop experience—no clunky VPN logins or bandwidth drag.
- Scalability & Cost Control: Predictable, per-user pricing with the ability to scale up or down as your business evolves.
Simply put: SkyDesk 365 replaces outdated VPN setups with a modern, secure, and compliant remote work environment.
See SkyDesk 365 in Action
We’ve put together a short video to show how SkyDesk 365 transforms the way your team works:
Let’s Talk About Your Experience with VPNs
We understand the frustrations that come with relying on VPNs—and we’d love to hear your story. Have VPNs created more problems than they’ve solved for your team?
Reach out to us with your questions, or share your VPN experience with our team. Together, we can help you move past outdated tools and into a more secure, flexible, and efficient future with SkyDesk 365.
Ready to cut the VPN cord? Contact Covenant Technology Solutions today to learn how SkyDesk 365 can empower your business to work securely from anywhere.
