It is a private computer network of an organization where the remote users can transmit encrypted information through the server of the organization.
(b)
It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization’s network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted.
(c)
It is a computer network in which users can access a shared pool of computing resources through a service provider.
(d)
None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is the correct description of virtual private networks.
Answer:
(b)
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Explanation
Option (b) is correct: A VPN is an encrypted connection over the Internet that provides secure access to a network.