What Is a Virtual Private Network

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is a virtual private network?

• A) Are natural parts of the Earth's environment that can be used as physical paths to carry electrical signals.
• B) A way to use the public telecommunication infrastructure (e.g., Internet) to provide secure access to an organization's network
• C) A private network, provided by a third party, for exchanging information through a high capacity connection.
• D) Refers to a type of cable composed of four (or more) copper wires twisted around each other within a plastic sheath

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