What does the acronym "VPN" stand for?

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What does the acronym "VPN" stand for?

Answer: A. Virtual Private NetworkAnswer: Virtual Private Network A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted connection — often called a tunnel — over a public network such as…

  1. A.

    Virtual Private Network

  2. B.

    Variable Private Network

  3. C.

    Virtual Public Network

  4. D.

    Versatile Private Network

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Correct answer: A

Answer: Virtual Private Network

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted connection — often called a tunnel — over a public network such as the internet. It helps protect your data and privacy and allows secure access to resources on a remote private network.

  • Encrypts data transmitted between your device and the VPN server.

  • Protects privacy when using public or untrusted networks.

  • Provides secure access to resources on a remote private network.

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