What is the full form of VPN
VPN: Virtual Private Network
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It refers to a safe and encrypted network that allows you to use network resources in a remote manner. Using VPN, you can create a safe connection over a less secure network, e.g. internet. It is a secure network as it is completely isolated from rest of the internet. The government, businesses, military can use this network to use network resources securely.
VPN is free to use and it uses site-to-site and remote access methods to work. It uses an arrangement of encryption services to establish a secure connection. It is an ideal tool for encryption; it provides you strong AES256 encryption with an 8192bit key.
How VPN Works?
VPN works by creating a secure tunnel using powerful VPN protocols. It hides your IP address behind its own IP address that encrypts all your communication. Thus, your communication passes through a secure tunnel that allows you use network resources freely and secretly.
VPN protocols
There are several different VPN protocols that are used to create secure networks. Some of such protocols are given below;
- IP security (IPsec)
- Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
- Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS)