HIMSS Word of the Day #128: Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A virtual private network (VPN) creates an encrypted tunnel across a public network, such as the internet, so remote users and sites can securely connect to a private organizational network. This post explains how VPNs work, the difference between remote-access and site-to-site VPNs, why VPNs have become attack targets, and how zero trust approaches are changing remote access in healthcare.