virual private network

One of the ways businesses provide secure access to their network (or a subset of their network) to remote (or mobile) users is to use virtual private networks (VPNs). VPNs allow users to connect securely (over an encrypted link) to a network. For this discussion:

  • Define the term virtual private network
  • Discuss the goal(s) of a VPN
  • Describe different types of VPNs (hardware or software based)
  • Discuss how the use of a VPN may support BYOD (bring your own device)
  • List several commonly available (open source) VPNs
  • Describe best practices for using a VPN

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