Virtual Private Network (VPN): A secure connection method used to add security and privacy to private and public networks. VPNs use encryption and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted, offering secure communication over potentially insecure networks, such as the internet.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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