When a user connects to a remote network in a manner that it appears they are directly connected to that network's private internal system, they are using a _______.
- Firewall
- Router
- Switch
- VPN
When a user connects to a remote network in a way that makes it seem as if they are directly connected to the network's private internal system, they are using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN creates a secure, encrypted tunnel over an untrusted network (like the internet) to provide remote access with the appearance of being locally connected.
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