VPN Types
VPN Types
6 Types Explained
1. Remote Access VPN2. Site-to-Site VPN3. Cloud VPN4. Mobile VPN5. SSL/TLS VPN6. Split Tunnel VPN
1. Remote Access VPN
Connects individual users to a private network from a remote location. Used by remote employees.
Remote User → Internet → Company Network
2. Site-to-Site VPN
Links two or more entire office networks together over the internet. No per-user setup needed.
Office A → Internet → Office B
3. Cloud VPN
Secures connections between users/offices and cloud platforms. Essential as businesses move workloads off on-prem.
Users/Offices → Internet → Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
4. Mobile VPN
Maintains a stable encrypted tunnel even when devices switch networks (WiFi → 4G → 5G). For field workers and first responders.
Mobile User (WiFi/4G/5G) → Internet → Company Network
5. SSL/TLS VPN
Runs entirely through a web browser using HTTPS — no software installation required. For contractors or BYOD environments.
Web Browser → HTTPS → Company Network
6. Split Tunnel VPN
Routes only specific traffic through the VPN; the rest goes through regular internet. Work traffic stays encrypted, browsing stays fast.
Work Traffic → VPN | Other Traffic → Internet