What characteristic describes a VPN?
- software on a router that filters traffic based on IP addresses or applications
- software that identifies fast-spreading threats
- a tunneling protocol that provides remote users with secure access into the network of an organization
- a network device that filters access and traffic coming into a network
Explanation: A VPN (Virtual Private Network) uses a router to create secure encrypted tunnels that provide remote workers with secure access to an organization's network resources. This connection allows a remote user to access internal servers as if they were a host directly within the intranet.
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