Virtual Private Network
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Extends a private network across a public network (or internet). Enables users to send and recieve data across shared or public networks as if they were directly connected to the private network.
- allows geographically separated offices of an organization to securely connect across one cohesive network
- used to access data-centers
- VPNs are often used to connect to a proxy server for the purpose of anonymous location or identity
VPN client (Viscosity) to Server
- Viscosity is an OpenVPN client
- VPN client connects a user to the VPN server

Implements VPN techniques for creating secure point-to-point connections. Uses custom security protocol, with SSL/TLS for key exchange.