A security analyst must prevent remote users from accessing malicious URLs. The sites need to be checked inline for reputation, content, or categorization. Which of the following technologies will help secure the enterprise?

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) primarily creates a secure tunnel for remote users to access the corporate network, ensuring data privacy and integrity. However, it does not inherently provide the capability to check URLs for reputation or content inline, making it insufficient for preventing access to malicious sites.

An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and potential threats but does not actively block or filter web content. While it can alert administrators to malicious activity, it does not provide the proactive inline URL checking necessary to prevent remote users from accessing harmful sites.

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) optimizes network connectivity and performance but does not include built-in security features for URL reputation or content filtering. Its primary function is to manage and direct traffic efficiently across the WAN, without actively securing remote user access to potentially malicious URLs.