What is a VPN?

 VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. 

A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that creates a secure, encrypted connection over an insecure network like the Internet. 

A virtual private network is a method of extending a private network using a public network such as the Internet. The name only indicates that it is a virtual “private network”. 

A user may be part of a local area network at a remote location. Create a secure connection using a tunnelling protocol.