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Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Virtual private network (VPN) is a private network that makes use of a public network (for example, The Internet), while maintaining security and privacy through encryption and security procedures.

VPN's give companies an alternative to leasing an expensive, dedicated private connection from one office to another. Many businesses are using VPN on their servers to allow their employees to connect to their server from home.

A well-designed VPN can greatly benefit a company. For example, it can:

• Extended Geographic connectivity e.g interbranch connectvity
• Improve security
• Reduce operational costs
• Reduce transit time and transportation cost for remote users
• Improve productivity
• Simplify network topology
• Provide global networking oppertunities

The low cost of VPN

One way a VPN lowers costs is by eliminating the need for expensive long-distance leased lines, With VPNs, an organisationneeds only a relatively short dedicated connection to the service provider. This connection could ba e local leased line (much less expensive than a long-distance one),or it could be a local broadband connection such as a DSL service.