Project Title: The Extent to which VPN's can be Used in the Future
BASIS Advisor: Mr. Glanzer
With so much of the world online, Cybersecurity at both the consumer and business levels is more important than ever. However, VPNs have a great amount of drawbacks present. On the consumer level, many governments around the world have outlawed them, restricting their usefulness and spread across the globe. In addition, there are many forms of cyber-attacks that can still be inflicted (e.g. phishing scams, cookie tracking, etc.). At the business level, many have encountered different problems. VPN’s are not designed for continuous use at such a large scale, and a lack of granular security could undermine the internal security of the company. In addition, the scale of the use of VPNs within the company comes with a high cost to maintain and does not always provide adequate results. I plan to examine whether the drawbacks of the VPN are worth the use of it. Through a cybersecurity internship secured with a telehealth company called Zyter, I will see the benefits and drawbacks of VPNs in person.
My Posts
VPN Usefulness: Week 10-Final week
May 20, 2022
Hello, readers, This is my final entry. The end of my journey, which this final blog post signifies. I have stated throughout all of my previous blog posts how grateful I am for all of the opportunities given to me by these internships. Now, I will state how thankful I am for all of you, […]
VPN Usefulness: Week 9
May 13, 2022
Hello Readers, Through this week, I finished my work with Shell and approached the end of my work with Zyter. Though my time with Shell for the purposes of this project is over, I was introduced to a course that will teach me the full set of capabilities of Qlik Sense. In addition, I still […]
VPN Usefulness: Week 8
May 06, 2022
Hello, readers, Through this week, I continued my work with Zyter. Though I am not in their offices physically, I am still learning a great deal about cybersecurity. Throughout this week I have had many detailed sessions with even MORE cybersecurity professionals and taken down enough notes to fill a textbook. I hope to share […]
VPN Usefulness: Week 7
Apr 29, 2022
Hello Readers, This week marks my first time working with Zyter. For those who are unfamiliar with what Zyter does, they are a telehealth company that is working to revolutionize the healthcare industry by allowing people much easier access to medical professionals who can help diagnose and treat certain conditions or ailments. In addition, they […]
VPN Usefulness: Week 6
Apr 22, 2022
Hello, reader Throughout this week, I completed my final project for Shell. I will be always thankful for the time I had at Shell, as I learned more than I ever thought I would at that job. Because of my time at Shell, I was able to gain a great amount of knowledge and experience […]
VPN Usefulness: Week 5
Apr 15, 2022
Hello readers. Throughout this week, I have returned to my traditional workplace: my desk at home. Throughout this week, my work with Shell has slowed down as my time with them comes to an end and my transition to Zyter gets closer and closer. However, my research with Shell has impacted me, and this week […]
VPN Usefulness: Week 4
Apr 01, 2022
Hello reader, Through this week, I have continued my work with Shell. I remain in Houston, TX. Throughout this week, I have continued to learn more and more about Shell’s operations and learned more than I ever expected about data management. The most important example of this data occurred after many hours behind a desk, […]
VPN Usefulness: Week 3
Mar 25, 2022
Hello readers. This week has provided me with a drastic change in my work environment. Through this week, I was given the opportunity to travel to Houston, TX and visit important Shell facilities. Throughout this entire week, I got to experience the office lifestyle of Shell, as rather than working from home, I worked in […]
VPN Usefulness: Week 2
Mar 18, 2022
Hello, readers. This week is the second of my time with Shell. This week, fortunately for me, has had me learning in a much more hands-on style, rather than simply meeting with professionals and taking notes. Now, don’t get me wrong, the meetings I had were far from the dull academic lecture that I have […]
VPN Usefulness: Introduction
Mar 17, 2022
With so much of the world online, Cybersecurity, at both the consumer and business levels is more important than ever. However, VPNs have a great amount of drawbacks present. On the Consumer level, VPN, Many governments around the world have outlawed them, restricting their usefulness and spread across the globe. In addition, there are many […]
VPN Usefulness: Week 1
Mar 11, 2022
Hello, readers. This week, I began my internship. Unfortunately, as this was a virtual internship, I received no official keycard or corporate laptop. However, through my first week, I got to see the scale of Shell’s operations. While many people see Shell only as a gas company, I have gotten a peek behind the curtain. […]