What term refers to a technology that enables authorized users to use an unsecured public network, such as the Internet, as if it were a secure private network?
a. Virtual private network (VPN)
b. Gateway
c. Intrusion detection system (IDS)
d. Port mirroring
Answer: A
A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that enables authorized users to use an unsecured public network, such as the Internet, as if it were a secure private network.