A virtual private network (VPN) allows you to safely connect to another network over the internet by encrypting the connection from your device/system as well as between two networks. The encrypted connection helps ensure that sensitive data is safely transmitted.
A VPN makes your connection to the network or specific server or application more secure and offers both privacy and integrity. It prevents unauthorized people from eavesdropping on the traffic and allows the user to conduct work remotely. VPN technology is widely used in corporate environments.