Virtual private networks, or VPNs, offer a secure mechanism for accessing a network. Often, they are a convenience to access an organization’s infrastructure. VPNs also need to be considered in an organization's business continuity plan. As an example, many organizations had not planned for the COVID-19 pandemic. Many had to convert their operations to a work-from-home structure, and infrastructures may not have been set up to handle the traffic. 

locate and integrate at least two quality, academic resources (in addition to your textbook) on mitigating the security risks associated with VPNs. You may also use government websites, such as Cybersecurity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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