A secure private network that uses the public telecommunications infrastructure to transmit data. Scope Notes: In contrast to a much more expensive system of owned or leased lines that can only be use [..]

A restricted-use, logical (i.e., artificial or simulated) computer network that is constructed from the system resources of a relatively public, physical (i.e., real) network (such as the Internet), o [..]

A computer network in which links between computers or other hardware devices are carried on an open connection or over the Internet instead of being directly connected by physical wires; software enc [..]

A type of network that provides a secure and reliable connection over the Internet for processing payments, such as Shift4’s UTG. The VPN works to deny unauthorized users’ access and encrypts data to prevent unauthorized users from reading the information.

A virtual private network (VPN) is a system that delivers enterprise-focused communication services on a shared public network infrastructure and provides customized operating characteristics uniforml [..]

A network that uses primarily public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or traveling users an access to a central organizational network. VPNs typically [..]

  Virtual Private Network. A network provided to the customer which is invisible to any other users of the backbone network. This provides security to the customer (if the network cannot be seen it ca [..]

A private network within a public network, usually on the Internet. Privacy for the virtual network is achieved through encryption and provides a less expensive option than using dedicated lines. See [..]

Provided by Compute in the form of cloudpipes, specialized instances that are used to create VPNs on a per-project basis.

[A] protected information-system (IS) link utilizing tunneling, security controls (see information assurance), and end-point address translation giving the user the impression a dedicated line exists between nodes. [INFOSEC-99]

Jensens Internet Dictionary &nbsp (See intranet .)

Virtual private networks are secured private network connections, built on top of publicly-accessible infrastructure, such as the Internet or the public telephone network.

This is a network term that most computer users don't need to know, but at least you can impress your friends by talking about it. A VPN refers to a network that is connected to the Internet, but [..]

A private data network that makes use of the public telecommunication infrastructure (ie. the Internet). Privacy is maintained by employing secure protocols and security procedures such as data encryption to restrict access to a specific target audience.

A private data network that makes use of the public telecommunication infrastructure, maintaining privacy through the use of a tunneling protocol and security procedures.

A network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or individual users with secure access to their organization's network.

One or more wide-area network links over a shared public network, typically over the Internet or an IP backbone from a network service provider (NSP), which simulates the behavior of dedicated WAN links over leased lines. The data traveling between two hosts is encrypted for privacy using both hardware and software solutions.

A network that uses public wires, such as the Internet, to connect to nodes and transport data. A VPN uses encryption and other security mechanisms to ensure that there is no unauthorized access to th [..]

A virtual private network (VPN) is a way to use a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or individual users with secure access to their organization's network. A virtual private network can be contrasted with an expensive system of owned or leased lines that can only be used by one organizatio [..]

Allows two or more offices to appear as one secure network through the use of strong encryption. It is a network established for the exclusive use of a single organization or business enterprise with an emphasis on privacy and security.

    A system of two or more private networks connected over a public telecommunications infrastructure such as the Internet. The Claremont Graduate University VPN service provides an off-campus indivi [..]

A network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or individual users with secure access to their organization’s network.

 Link(s) between computers or local area networks across different locations using a wide area network that cannot access or be accessed by other users of the wide area network.

An encrypted connection of computers or networks via the Internet. It enables exchange of confidential data over public networks.

A VPN is a network connecting computers or local area networks across different locations via the internet, in order to connect to a private network, such as an organisation's internal networ [..]

A logical, restricted-use network created with the use of encryption and tunneling protocols over physical, public network links.

The tunnelling of network traffic through another networks, separating the VPN traffic from the underlying network. A VPN can encrypt traffic, if necessary.

A computer network that uses public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or individual users with secure access to their organization's network.

A virtual private network (VPN) is a private network that is built over a public infrastructure. Security mechanisms, such as encryption, allow VPN users to securely access a network from different lo [..]

A secure private network that uses the public telecommunications infrastructure to transmit data. In contrast to a much more expensive system of owned or leased lines that can only be used by one company, VPNs are used by enterprises for both extranets and wide are intranets. Using encryption and authentication, a VPN encrypts all data that passes [..]

A method of using a public telecommunication such as the Internet, to provide remote access to a localized network, such as a corporate LAN.

 Method to carry private communications network traffic over the public Internet using tunneling or port forwarding which is the transmission of private data over public lines in an encapsulated form. [..]

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(computing) a network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure [..]