VPN

Noun

Meaning

VPN (plural VPNs)

(computing) Initialism of virtual private network.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

If you go to a coffee shop or at the airport, and you're using open wireless, I would use a VPN service that you could subscribe for 10 bucks a month. Everything is encrypted in an encryption tunnel, so a hacker cannot tamper with your connection. Kevin Mitnick

Additionally, the FortiGate NGFW that the company chose as its VPN gateway is designed to support up to 100,000 client-to-gateway IPsec VPN tunnels. Source: Internet

A kill switch feature, called Network Lock, shuts down your whole Internet access in the event of a sudden VPN connection breakdown. Source: Internet

An encrypted VPN can be used as means of bypassing content control software, especially if the content control software is installed on an Internet gateway or firewall. Source: Internet

At those speeds I could still do most of what I need to do for work, but VPN access and my video conferencing abilities were somewhat limited due to the lower upload speeds. Source: Internet

As an example, it can be a good idea to have a secondary dedicated VPN for IT personnel to support, should primary channels fail. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

vpirna VPL VPM vpon Vpop VPOTUS