Remote Access VPN Service

A Remote Access VPN Service is a VPN service that enables secure remote connections between remote users and private network resources through public networks.

• AKA: Consumer VPN Service, Personal VPN Service, Client-to-Site VPN Service.
• Context:
  • It can establish Secure Tunnel through encryption protocols and authentication mechanisms.
  • It can protect Network Traffic via data encryption and traffic routing.
  • It can enable Geographic Access through server locations in different regions.
  • It can provide Privacy Protection through ip masking and traffic anonymization.
  • It can support Streaming Access via content unblocking and region switching.
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  • It can often include Malware Protection through threat blocking and security filtering.
  • It can often offer Split Tunneling for selective routing of network traffic.
  • It can often provide Kill Switch to prevent data exposure during connection failures.
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  • It can range from being a Basic VPN Service to being an Enterprise VPN Service, depending on its security requirements.
  • It can range from being a Single Protocol Service to being a Multi Protocol Service, depending on its protocol support.
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  • It can integrate with Mobile Devices for mobile access.
  • It can connect to Streaming Platforms for content access.
  • It can support Router Systems for network-wide protection.
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• Examples:
  • Commercial VPN Services, such as:
    • Consumer-Focused Providers, such as:
      • NordVPN (2025), with nordlynx protocol and advanced features.
      • ExpressVPN (2025), with lightway protocol and streaming optimizations.
    • Enterprise Providers, such as:
      • Cisco AnyConnect (2025), for corporate networks.
      • Pulse Secure (2025), for business deployments.
  • Protocol Implementations, such as:
    • OpenVPN Services for open source deployments.
    • WireGuard Services for modern protocol support.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Site-to-Site VPN, which connects networks rather than remote users.
  • Web Proxy Service, which lacks encryption and tunneling.
  • Virtual Private Cloud, which provides isolated infrastructure rather than remote access.
• See: VPN Protocol, Network Security Service, Remote Access System, Privacy Protection Service.

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