In which type of networks are the networked computers connected using public telephone lines, using encryption to ensure that only authorized users can access the network?

A) Local-area network
B) Virtual private network
C) Homegroup network
D) Wide-area network
E) Peer-to-peer network

Virtual Private Network

A service that creates a secure, encrypted connection over the internet from a device to a network, ensuring data confidentiality.

Public Telephone Lines

Communication lines provided by service providers that are accessible to the public for telecommunications, including telephone and internet services.

Encryption

The process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.