What is IPsec VPN?
IPsec VPN that enables you to create an encrypted connection over the public Internet between your Amazon VPC and your private IT infrastructure. The VPN connection lets you extend your existing security and management policies to your VPC as if they were running within your own infrastructure.
VPN is a great connectivity option for businesses that are just getting started with AWS. It is quick and easy to setup. Keep in mind, however, that VPN connectivity utilizes the public Internet, which can have unpredictable performance and despite being encrypted, can present security concerns.
To answer those concerns, you can establish an AWS VPN over an AWS Direct Connect connection. It’s like getting the best of both.
An AWS VPN over a DX connection to your VPC is likely faster and more secure than a VPN over the internet. An AWS VPN connection over a DX connection provides consistent levels of throughput and encryption algorithms that protect your data.
