Is using your home VPN on public Wi-Fi enhancing your security?
Is using your home VPN on public Wi-Fi enhancing your security?
Your setup uses OpenVPN on your router and the OpenVPN Connect app on your Mac. On public Wi-Fi, connecting via your Mac to your home network adds an extra layer of security compared to using the hotel or airport networks directly.
You're protected from anyone else at the public Wi-Fi spot who might intercept your information through the unsecured wireless connection. Your data remains private from being gathered by the provider or their direct ISP for advertising purposes. Your security depends on how you view your own home network and the trustworthiness of your ISP.
Great! This was precisely what you expected. I also think my home Wi-Fi is secure, or at the very least much safer than public networks.