There are several types of private networks, the most common of which are:
Private local area network (LAN): This is a network used within an organization, such as a company, school or home. It allows devices to communicate with each other and share resources such as printers and files.
Virtual private network (VPN): This is a network that uses the infrastructure of a public network, such as the internet, to establish a secure connection between remote devices. It is widely used to allow secure access to an organization’s internal resources, even when physically outside it.
Private wide area network (WAN): This is a network that covers a large geographical area, such as a city, country or even several countries. It is used to connect several local networks and allow communication between them.
Corporate private network: This is a network used internally by a company to connect its offices and branches. It is usually built using technologies such as MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) or VPNs.
Private internet access network (Intranet): This is an organization’s internal network that uses internet technologies, such as TCP/IP, to enable communication and sharing.