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VPN - encrypted network connections from locations (virtual private network) |
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WHAT IS VPN? VPN is the secure opportunity of accessing a network from the outside. There are software- as well as hardware solutions. By using VPN, you can provide access to your data at home or office, wherever you are - worldwide. The computer will be integrated in a network by the VPN-client and receives all access-rights from the local network. Therefore you save the cost of expensive long-distance calls for modem connections into the local network or high costs for international leased line. How secure is VPN? With the help of a VPN-client as well as certificates and authorization keys for the network, you can establish a secure connection to the company-network. (the transfer of data and authentication will be secured and encrypted). In principle a tunnel over an existing internet-connection will be established. An existing Internet connection is required. The authentication happens on the user-identification of their respective network-user. |