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What is difference between AWS Direct Connect and VPN?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 5:28 pm

AWS Direct Connect is a fast, reliable, and secure connection to the AWS Cloud. It enables you to connect to the AWS Cloud using your own private network and the security of the AWS Cloud.

You can use AWS Direct Connect to connect to the AWS Cloud and other AWS services in your region.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that AWS Direct Connect and VPN are two different things. AWS Direct Connect is a physical connection between your network and an AWS Direct Connect location. VPN is a virtual private network that uses a public network, such as the Internet, to connect to a private network, such as a company’s internal network.

VPNs encrypt your traffic and send it through a remote server. This can protect your data from being intercepted by third-party attackers.

VPNs can also provide a secure connection to the internet from anywhere in the world.

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