What keeps a virtual private network private?
AThe physical distance between the linked offices
BThe limited number of computers on each network
CStrong security measures restricting who may access
DThe fact that it runs only during office hours
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Strong security measures restricting who may access
1. A virtual private network runs over a public network, so it cannot rely on physical isolation.
2. It includes strong security measures to allow only authorized users to access the network.
3. Those measures protect the sensitive corporate information the network carries.
4. Distance, device count, and operating hours give no protection at all.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 13 "Using Technology to Manage Information", section 13.2 Private Lines: Virtual Private Networks_
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