Internet of Things for Architects

VPN

VPN tunnels are used to establish a secure connection to a remote network over a public network. For example, VPN tunnels can be used across the internet by an individual to connect to a secure corporate network while traveling, or by two office networks to function as one network. The two networks set up a secure connection to the (normally) unsecured internet by assigning VPN encryption protocols.

For IoT deployment, a VPN is necessary to move data from remote sensors and edge devices into a corporate or private LAN. Typically, a corporation will be behind a firewall and a VPN is the only means to move data directly into a private on-premises server. In these cases, a VPN may be a necessary component of the router to bridge the networks. ...