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N10-009 · Question #285

Which of the following VPN types provides secure remote access to the network resources through a web portal?

The correct answer is B. Clientless. A clientless VPN provides secure remote access to network resources through a standard web browser and a web portal, eliminating the need for pre-installed client software on the user's device.

Submitted by tyler.j· Mar 6, 2026Network Security

Question

Which of the following VPN types provides secure remote access to the network resources through a web portal?

Options

  • AProxy
  • BClientless
  • CSite-to-site
  • DDirect connect

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • B
    96% (23)
  • C
    4% (1)

Why each option

A clientless VPN provides secure remote access to network resources through a standard web browser and a web portal, eliminating the need for pre-installed client software on the user's device.

AProxy

A proxy server acts as an intermediary for requests from clients, but "Proxy VPN" is not a standard VPN type that provides web portal access.

BClientlessCorrect

A clientless VPN, typically implemented as an SSL VPN, allows users to securely access internal network resources via a standard web browser and a web portal, without requiring the installation of dedicated VPN client software.

CSite-to-site

A site-to-site VPN connects two distinct networks together (e.g., branch office to headquarters), rather than providing individual remote user access through a web portal.

DDirect connect

Direct Connect typically refers to a dedicated, private network connection established between an on-premises data center and a cloud provider, not a VPN type for remote user access via a web portal.

Concept tested: Clientless VPN (SSL VPN) characteristics

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/clientless-ssl-vpn-deployment-guide.html

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