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Which of the following is a commonly used open source software used to connect to SSL/TLS VPN services?

The correct answer is A. OpenVPN. OpenVPN is a well-known open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections.

Submitted by andreas_gr· May 4, 2026System Administration

Question

Which of the following is a commonly used open source software used to connect to SSL/TLS VPN services?

Options

  • AOpenVPN
  • BGNUVPN
  • CNordVPN
  • DVPNConnect

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    89% (24)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    7% (2)

Why each option

OpenVPN is a well-known open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections.

AOpenVPNCorrect

OpenVPN is a robust and widely adopted open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) solutions, leveraging SSL/TLS for secure, encrypted communication tunnels over the internet.

BGNUVPN

GNUVPN is not a recognized or commonly used open-source software for SSL/TLS VPN services.

CNordVPN

NordVPN is a commercial VPN service provider, not an open-source software client/server application itself, although it might use OpenVPN internally.

DVPNConnect

VPNConnect is a generic term or possibly a specific, less common proprietary client, not a widely recognized open-source SSL/TLS VPN software.

Concept tested: Open source SSL/TLS VPN

Source: https://openvpn.net/

Topics

#OpenVPN#VPN#Network security#SSL/TLS

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