{"id":50764,"date":"2022-08-10T11:40:23","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T11:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/?p=50764"},"modified":"2023-02-21T09:32:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T09:32:36","slug":"vpn-and-secure-software-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/vpn-and-secure-software-development\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Role of VPN in Secure Software Development?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-89e58324\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-89e58324\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-4089a033\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-4089a033\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-4089a033\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-467ec29f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-467ec29f\"><p>Secure software development is a term that deserves utmost attention in this age where people wonder if online privacy even exists! In this era where work-from-home has become commonplace, the importance of online security increases further. It points to the increased urgency with which remote software developers should be able to override software vulnerabilities effectively.<\/p><p>This blog is a capsule yet comprehensive information on how to ensure secure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/services\/custom-software-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">software development<\/a> in the time of remote. It throws light on the role of remote access VPN (Virtual Private Network) in ensuring secure software development and explores certain VPN use cases or benefits.<\/p><p>Read our popular blog on some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/6-essential-steps-to-integrate-security-in-agile-software-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">essential steps to integrate security in agile software development.<\/a><\/p><p>Well\u2026without much ado, let\u2019s move on.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-b1e9290f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-b1e9290f\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-7e759296\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-7e759296\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-7e759296\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-1f14a01c\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-1f14a01c\"><h2>What Is VPN and How Does It Work?&nbsp;<\/h2><p>As more and more employees are turning to remote working, enterprises are exploring ways to secure their communications with the corporate network and to ensure secure software development<strong>.<\/strong> Deploying VPN is one of the dominant ways to achieve this. It facilitates the secure transmission of data between computers across a shared or public network. It also enables you to <a href=\"https:\/\/cybernews.com\/what-is-vpn\/change-your-location-with-a-vpn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">change your IP address and location<\/a> and successfully set a VPN location of your choice.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-585dca97\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-585dca97\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-585dca97\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-0ef51736\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-0ef51736\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute vce-single-image--border-rounded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 100%; width: 300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image vcv-lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Enjoy-secure-software-development-with-remote-access-vpn.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Enjoy-secure-software-development-with-remote-access-vpn.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy secure software development with remote access vpn\" title=\"Enjoy secure software development with remote access vpn\" \/><noscript>\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Enjoy-secure-software-development-with-remote-access-vpn.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Enjoy secure software development with remote access vpn\" title=\"Enjoy secure software development with remote access vpn\" \/>\n      <\/noscript><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-bf014e33\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-bf014e33\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-66faf34f\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-66faf34f\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-66faf34f\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-d8d0f4e5\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d8d0f4e5\"><p>According to Oxford Languages, \u201cVPN is an arrangement whereby a secure, apparently private network is achieved using encryption over a public network, typically the internet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In simple terms, it is a service that aids you to stay private online by creating a secure, encrypted connection between your computer and the internet. It offers a private passageway for your data and communications when you use public networks. It works by routing your device through a third-party server. As the data is not transferred through the internet service provider (ISP) it keeps your computer or mobile device safe from hackers and malware and when you use VPN all your transactions remain anonymous.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-1ab5014b\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-1ab5014b\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-567e2f8a\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-567e2f8a\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-567e2f8a\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-f8192dd5\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-f8192dd5\"><p>When you use VPN, it removes all possible vulnerabilities by shielding you against snooping on public <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/7-tips-and-tricks-to-secure-your-home-wireless-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wi-Fi<\/a>. When you don\u2019t use a VPN, your info is exposed in every step of the website request as the ISP logs every website you visit and most Internet traffic is unencrypted and public.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-16332678\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-16332678\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-4b98f59f\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-4b98f59f\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-4b98f59f\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-7d118f08\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-7d118f08\"><h2>Why Should You Use VPN to Ensure Secure Software Development<\/h2>\n<p>Every online user can enjoy improved&nbsp;<a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"..\/what-is-cyber-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber security<\/a> by using a VPN. But it is predominantly useful for software developers as they spend a majority of their time online handling sensitive data. Explore some of the reasons to use a VPN to confirm secure software development and peace of mind.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-d25dc6a9\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d25dc6a9\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-5aff8e76\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-5aff8e76\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-5aff8e76\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-9c480ffd\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9c480ffd\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px;\">To ensure zero data breaches<\/span> \u2013 Every software developer wants to have zero data breaches as a way to protect the intellectual property (IP) of their organizations and their clients. Using a VPN helps them to safeguard their proprietary code, custom designs and frameworks, apps, financial data, contact information, schematics, patents, etc. from being stolen\/used\/traded by hackers.<\/p>\n<p>It also helps them to keep websites from other countries at bay. VPN helps developers from protecting clients\u2019 data.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-31ba9781\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-31ba9781\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-31ba9781\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-39139055\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-39139055\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"padding-bottom: 100%; width: 300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image vcv-lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/VPN-benefits-for-secure-software-development.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/VPN-benefits-for-secure-software-development.jpg\" alt=\"VPN  benefits for secure software development\" title=\"VPN benefits for secure software development\" \/><noscript>\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/VPN-benefits-for-secure-software-development.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"VPN  benefits for secure software development\" title=\"VPN benefits for secure software development\" \/>\n      <\/noscript><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-d938b7b3\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d938b7b3\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-34c443ca\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-34c443ca\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-34c443ca\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-c6da5a63\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c6da5a63\"><p><strong>To guarantee access control<\/strong> - VPNs are great at protecting corporate data and handling user access to that data. As users interact with apps and web properties over the Internet, VPNs act as a data shield by keeping certain resources concealed. Organizations can control which users have access to which resources by setting up a number of different VPNs. As each VPN assigned to different users connects to different internal resources it ensures different levels of access to data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To prevent data leaks<\/strong> - Good VPNs avoid data leaks of new product announcements, ad campaigns, acquisition decisions, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To assist in competitor analysis<\/strong> \u2013 Having a secure VPN helps software developers in doing research on competitors\u2019 websites and products. They can do it tactfully by choosing a different IP address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To check your website\u2019s performance<\/strong> \u2013 When software developers want to check that their applications and websites function precisely on a global level, they can connect to servers from other countries and check.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To work with confidence<\/strong>: When software developers <a href=\"..\/working-from-home-because-of-covid-19-heres-how-you-can-stay-agile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work from home<\/a> or from any public space, they can confidently access all of the necessary resources that are essential to web development. They can assertively connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots without any fear.<\/p>\n<p>These are some of the VPN use cases and benefits that any responsible enterprise can\u2019t afford to ignore.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-8d21b552\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-8d21b552\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-b8291122\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-b8291122\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-b8291122\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-c219be3e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c219be3e\"><h2>What\u2019s Next?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-06fe8d37\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-06fe8d37\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-f0e5c942\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-f0e5c942\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-f0e5c942\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-9a0bc2d0\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9a0bc2d0\"><p>Choosing the best remote access VPN is the best way to ensure a secure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">software development<\/a> environment. They are great at boosting general online security and privacy along with offering great speed and server connection. As modern IT departments are under tremendous business pressure to update applications, enhance customer experiences, migrate applications to the cloud, and automate workflows security issues pose a constant threat. Deploying a good VPN can prove helpful in enhancing your software security and it\u2019s one of the best ways to embrace security best practices.<\/p><p>The importance of security and privacy in custom software development including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/services\/mobile-application-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobile application development<\/a> is unquestionable. If you are looking for help to build a mobile app or any custom software solutions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>get in touch with us now<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Secure software development is a priority in this time of remote and VPNs play a crucial role in contributing to online security. 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