A “Virtual Private Network” (VPN) is a secure connection that allows public network users to connect to a private network, usually encrypting all network traffic.
See also: IP Address
Commentary:
- This has a number of uses, such as allowing a remotely located person to work “inside” a private and more secure network environment.
- It also can allow a web user to disguise their IP address, and therefore conceal their location from being accurately detected or logged by the provider.