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virtual private network

Virtual network extending a single private network across a public network like the Internet, appearing to users as a private network

Entityservice on Internet extension network architectureQ170963

Also known as VPN · V.P.N.

Instance of: service on Internet
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Subclass of: service on Internet
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Overview

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A virtual private network (VPN) is an overlay network that uses network virtualization to extend a private network across a public network, such as the Internet, via the use of encryption and tunneling protocols. In a VPN, a tunneling protocol is used to transfer network messages from one network host to another.

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Facet of: security risk
Operator: internet service provider
Internet user
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Short name: VPN
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