virtual private network
noun/ˌvɜːtʃuəl praɪvət ˈnetwɜːk/
/ˌvɜːrtʃuəl praɪvət ˈnetwɜːrk/
(abbreviation VPN)
(computing)- a system that uses code to securely access a computer in a different location via the internet
- When working from home, you can securely access the office network using the company’s virtual private network.
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