[BNM] VPN vs SSL security

[Alan Braddish]

Does anyone have any insights as to which is more secure:

An intranet web site accessed via a Windows-style VPN, or a public web site
accessible across SSL (password-protected)?

Obviously the VPN is better for general security, but I was more concerned
about the differences in encryption methods/strengths between the 2
techniques.  Is there a huge difference?

Any advice?

Thanks.
Alan