Which of the following is the VPN protecting?

An organization is leveraging a VPN between its headquarters and a branch location.

Which of the following is the VPN protecting?
A . Data in use
B . Data in transit
C . Geographic restrictions
D . Data sovereignty

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Data in transit is data that is moving from one location to another, such as over a network or through the air. Data in transit is vulnerable to interception, modification, or theft by malicious actors. A VPN (virtual private network) is a technology that protects data in transit by creating a secure tunnel between two endpoints and encrypting the data that passes through it2.

Reference: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, Chapter 4, page 145.