Connectivity & Networks
VPN
Virtual Private Network: an encrypted logical connection across another network such as the internet.
IN ONE SENTENCE
It allows authorised remote users or sites to communicate as though they had a protected private path.
In normal English
Industrial VPNs are widely used for remote service, but access control and cybersecurity policy are essential.
Why would I use it?
Use it for secure remote access or site-to-site connectivity.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
An encrypted private tunnel through the public internet.
Related terms
router, remote access, cybersecurity
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