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What is "Virtual Private Network"?
- A.It is a private computer network of an organization where the remote users can transmit encrypted information through the server of the organization
- B.It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization's network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted
- C.It is a computer network in which users can access a shared pool of computing resources through a service provider
- D.None of the statements (A), (B) and (C) given above is a correct description of Virtual Private Network
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization's network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network like the internet, allowing users to send and receive data as if their devices were directly connected to the private network. It achieves this by creating an encrypted tunnel, ensuring the security and privacy of the transmitted data, especially when accessed remotely.
Source: UPSC gs1 2011