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VPN

Also known as: Virtual Private Network

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Technology explained

What is VPN?

A virtual private network creates an authenticated encrypted tunnel across an untrusted or shared network. This profile connects the concept to KBY's practical engineering guidance.

Remote-access VPNs connect users or devices to an organisation, while site-to-site tunnels join networks. Protocol choice, route scope, identity, key lifecycle, DNS, split tunnelling and endpoint security determine the resulting trust boundary.

Primary purpose

Protect and extend private network access across external networks.

Typical environments
Enterprise NetworksRemote Access
Typical use cases
  • Remote worker access
  • Site-to-site connectivity
  • Securing traffic on untrusted networks
Connected knowledge

3 resources for VPN

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Technology journey

Learn and operate with VPN

Ordered as a reader progression -- from core definitions through to operational reference -- using only the content already connected in the technology registry.

Graduate Learning(1)

Build practical knowledge and hands-on skills.

Ops Playbooks(2)

Operate, maintain and improve it in production.