Which technology provides a secure, encrypted connection for remote access to resources?

• A. Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• B. Proxy Server
• C. Mobile Apps
• D. Equitable Resource Access

Answer: (A)

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides a secure, encrypted connection for remote access by creating a private tunnel between your device and the organizational network. This tunnel protects data in transit from eavesdropping and tampering, and it authenticates you so you can reach internal resources as if you were on the local network. Proxies route traffic through another server but don’t inherently create an encryption tunnel or grant access to internal resources, so they don’t guarantee the same level of secure remote access. Mobile apps are generic software tools and aren’t by themselves mechanisms for secure network access. Equitable Resource Access isn’t a standard technology used for securing remote connections.