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Download fileA Short, Qualitative Analysis Of Virtual Private Networks
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posted on 2021-05-23, 10:23 authored by Alexandra BonderThis paper provides an overview of the current state of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) by combining a general analysis of key issues with the perspectives of employees working at five popular VPN companies. This paper argues that VPN
technology cannot be analyzed in a meaningful way without reference to the values and motivations of the people of which the companies comprise. A key finding is the differences observed between different employees’ understanding of terms essential to VPN competence: “security” and “privacy”. These differences highlight the difficulty of judging VPNs objectively, as, their perceived functionality ultimately depends on an affective alignment of values between user and company.
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engDegree
- Master of Arts
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- Communication and Culture
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Ryerson UniversityLAC Thesis Type
- Thesis
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Extranets (Computer networks) -- Security measuresBusiness enterprises -- Computer networks -- Security measuresInternet -- Security measuresComputer network protocolsWireless communication systems -- Security measuresElectronic data processing personnel -- ManagementComputer software developers -- ManagementCorporate cultureComputer securityData protection