A technician is creating a tunnel that hides IP addresses and secures all network traffic. Which of the following protocols is capable of enduring enhanced security?

DNS (Domain Name System) is a protocol for translating domain names to IP addresses; it does not secure network traffic or hide IP addresses directly.

IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is a security device or software that monitors network traffic for malicious activity and can block it, but it does not create a secure tunnel or hide IP addresses.

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates an encrypted tunnel over a public network, such as the internet. This tunnel encrypts all traffic passing through it, securing communication, and effectively masks the user's true IP address by routing traffic through the VPN server's IP address, thereby enhancing privacy and security.

SSH (Secure Shell) creates an encrypted connection for remote login and command execution, and can be used for secure tunneling of specific applications, but a VPN is designed to secure all network traffic from a device, hiding its IP broadly.