VPN's are Internet Snake Oil

On February 8th, we look forward to hearing from James Troutman.
VPNs are Internet Snake Oil

His presentation covers:
❖ History lesson on “snake oil” & VPNs.
❖ Why people may want to hide their identity online
❖ What a commercial Virtual Private Network (VPN) service can and cannot do for you.
❖ The surveillance problem in your pocket.
❖ Beyond VPNs: Recommendations to help limit online tracking and
surveillance, for various levels of paranoia.

James helps run a regional Internet Exchange in Maine (NNENIX.NET) and is President of IMA, a consulting firm focused on helping ISPs build Internet and broadband infrastructure.