Which VPN type is typically used to connect two private networks at different sites securely?

• A. SSL VPN
• B. Site-to-site VPN
• C. Remote Access VPN
• D. Intranet

Answer: (B)

Connecting two private networks at different sites securely is achieved with a site-to-site VPN. In this setup, each site has a VPN gateway (like a router or firewall) that forms an encrypted tunnel over the public Internet to the other site. This lets devices on either network communicate as if they were on the same local network, enabling secure resource sharing between locations such as headquarters and branch offices. It’s specifically about network-to-network connectivity, not individual user access. By contrast, remote access VPNs are designed for individual users dialing in to a network from remote locations, SSL VPNs typically provide secure access for specific applications or users over HTTPS, and an intranet is simply an internal private network rather than a VPN type.