Google Secure Access

[Randy]

Google will soon launch a security tool for WiFi users, perhaps as a precurser to GoogleNet… At the time of this posting the service’s main page is redirecting to Google’s main page: http://wifi.google.com

What is Google Secure Access?

Google Secure Access is a downloadable client application that allows users to establish a more secure WiFi connection.

Does Google Secure Access connect to a VPN server?

Yes, Google Secure Access connects to Google’s VPN (”Virtual Private Network”) server provided for this service.

Why did Google develop Google Secure Access?

One of our engineers recognized that secure WiFi was virtually non-existent at most locations. As a result, he used his 20% project time to begin an initiative to offer users more secure WiFi access. Google Secure Access is the result of this endeavor.

http://wifi.google.com/download.html
http://wifi.google.com/faq.html