Which term best describes a network connection that uses the internet to give mobile users or branch offices secure access to a company's network resources on a private network?

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Explanation:

A VPN can extend a private network over the internet securely to a mobile user or branch office. The traffic is encrypted between the private network and branch office or mobile users. VPN enables users to access and share resources like they were directly connected to the main network.