One of the ways businesses provide secure access to their network (or a subset of their network) to remote (or mobile) users is to use virtual private networks (VPNs). VPNs allow users to connect securely (over an encrypted link) to a network. For this discussion: Define the term virtual private network Discuss the goal(s) of a VPN Describe different types of VPNs (hardware or software based) Discuss how the use of a VPN may support BYOD (bring your own device) List several commonly available (open source) VPNs Describe best practices for using a VPN 300 Words NO Plagiarism .