VPN

Encrypted connection service

VPN stands for virtual private network—a technology that creates an encrypted connection over the internet, allowing users to access networks securely or mask their location and identity online.

People use VPNs to protect privacy on public Wi-Fi, bypass geographic restrictions on streaming content, or access workplace systems remotely: I connected to the VPN before checking my work email.

network

IP address

Device's unique network number

TCP/IP · UDP · DNS · routing · gateway · proxy · node · latency · throughput · packet

security

firewall

Network access control system

breach · malware · phishing · hotspot · man-in-the-middle · snooping · surveillance · data protection · secure browsing · government surveillance

access

unblock

Remove an obstacle

Great Firewall · proxy · torrent · P2P · throttling

privacy

anonymity

Unknown identity state

cloak · untraceable · stealth · anonymous · concealment · disguise · undetectable · pseudonymous · obscured · private browsing

remote-work

telecommuting

Employment from afar

enterprise · intranet · remote desktop · client · authentication · two-factor · login · credentials

encryption

cryptography

Science of secure messaging

  • cipherHidden writing system
  • AESSymmetric encryption standard
  • RSAPublic-key encryption algorithm

SSL · TLS · symmetric · asymmetric · certificates · PKI · 256-bit · SHA-256 · handshake · end-to-end

providers

subscription

Paid recurring access

review · comparison

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VPNs

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Top 100,000
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Used worldwide · Rated G