Virtual Private Network (VPN)

The term VPN means "virtual private network". With the help of a VPN connection, a secure connection can be established between one's own computer and the Internet. The secure connection ensures that data traffic via the VPN is anonymized, and the online identity is concealed. For this purpose, the own IP address is hidden. This is advantageous, among other things, when public WLAN hotspots are used. In companies, for example, a VPN is used when employees in the home office need to be securely connected to the company network. Without a VPN, data is processed via the respective Internet service provider. The VPN is a type of tunnel in which data traffic flows through a VPN server. The VPN changes the IP address, disguises the location, encrypts the data, and thus protects against unauthorized access or tapping of the data.