This may be a simple question, but I could not find resources on that. Does creating a VPN into my home network using my router increase my attack surface?
What are the security implications of that in general?
Opening any service / port has a impact to security in your network. Vpns are meant to be exposed and are generally secure. As long as your router updates and fixes security issues there shouldn’t be an issue with the router providing the VPN.
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Opening any service / port has a impact to security in your network. Vpns are meant to be exposed and are generally secure. As long as your router updates and fixes security issues there shouldn’t be an issue with the router providing the VPN.