A virtual private network or VPN is essentially a system of two or more private networks connected over a public telecommunications infrastructure such as the Internet. A VPN uses an encrypted tunnel and authentication protocol to securely transmit data between networks.
Even though the data is being sent over a publicly accessible network (Internet), all data is hidden from the public. As such, an individual can make a secure and encrypted remote connection and work as if he/she were directly connected to the Cal Poly Pomona network.
