Networking - Technology
VPN
(Virtual Private Network)
A secure connection between your device and another network, often used for remote work or to protect internet traffic
What's it for?
Lets people connect securely to a private company network while using the public internet.
For example…
Working from home, you connect the VPN before opening the project tracker that is not on the public web
An employee working from home connects through a VPN so their laptop can reach an internal finance application as if it were on the corporate network
Think of it like…
Private corridor through a busy street — you still travel the street, but inside a sealed walkway