Stop assuming you’re safe just because you use a VPN. A VPN doesn’t make you anonymous. It moves trust from your ISP to someone else. The question is: is that actually better?
VPN client is the application on the user side which is sending encrypted requests to VPN server via VPN tunnel, VPN server is the forwarder for the requested target.
That's exactly right! The client initiates the connection and manages the tunnel on your end, while the server handles decryption and forwarding on the other side. You've got the core concept down.
One small thing to remember: the tunnel itself isn't managed "on your device". It's managed by the client, but it exists between your device and the server. That distinction matters later when you get into IPsec modes and other concepts related to VPNs.
One of my favorite topics!
It is interesting, isn't it? And one of the most important technical security controls in today's environment.
yep and the 1 of the most misunderstood topic as well.
Everybody thinks they know how VPN works, and then they don’t do their research on their VPN provider..
VPN client is the application on the user side which is sending encrypted requests to VPN server via VPN tunnel, VPN server is the forwarder for the requested target.
Nicely said! Congratulations!
Are you preparing for a certification or already working in the field?
The VPN Client gets initiated on my Device and on my Device is the tunnel managet.
The VPN Server receives the Traffic decrypts it and sends it to the destination
That's exactly right! The client initiates the connection and manages the tunnel on your end, while the server handles decryption and forwarding on the other side. You've got the core concept down.
One small thing to remember: the tunnel itself isn't managed "on your device". It's managed by the client, but it exists between your device and the server. That distinction matters later when you get into IPsec modes and other concepts related to VPNs.
Good job!