Trusted Connections: VPN

• Definition: A VPN (Virtual Private Network) establishes an encrypted, secure connection over a public network (such as the internet) to transmit data safely.
• How It Works: It creates a logical "tunnel" that encapsulates network traffic and encrypts data packets, protecting against eavesdropping and cyber threats.
• Use Cases: Securely connecting remote employees (Remote Access), linking geographically dispersed branch offices (Site-to-Site), and managing protected access to private cloud workloads.
• Key Benefits: High confidentiality and data integrity in transit, protection against unauthorized access over public networks, and granular access control management.

The digital world is more connected than ever before - but it is precisely this openness that makes companies vulnerable to attack. Those who protect their communication on the Internet, secure data and properly regulate access controls secure their digital sovereignty in the long term. Virtual private networks, or VPNs for short, play a central role in this. They create encrypted connections between devices, locations or data centers - and ensure a protected tunnel for data traffic.

Glossary: Important terms relating to VPN