Exploring VPN Design and Security Attributes for Networking

This is a general introduction to VPNs, including information on why they're used, architecture decisions, and more. A Virtual Private Network is a secured network connection between an individual and a private network (client-to-server) or a remote LAN and a private . . . This is a general introduction to VPNs, including information on why they're used, architecture decisions, and more. A Virtual Private Network is a secured network connection between an individual and a private network (client-to-server) or a remote LAN and a private network (server-to-server), built over a public network infrastructure. VPN Security Features

• Encrypted session (protects data from eavesdropping)
• Packet authentication (protects data from unauthorized modifications)
• Hosts/users strongly authenticated (verifies remote user identity)
• Hides private network topology

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