공용 네트워크를 통해 사설 네트워크를 안전하게 확장하여 데이터를 암호화하고 사용자의 IP 주소를 숨기는 기술.
A technology that establishes a secure, encrypted connection between a device and a network over the internet.
예문:
"Many people use a VPN to secure their data when using public Wi-Fi."
"The company requires a VPN for remote access to its private database."