Direct Connect is the correct answer as it refers to establishing a dedicated, private link between an on-premises network and a cloud provider, bypassing the public internet to enhance data transfer security and performance. On the other hand, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a configuration within the cloud that isolates and controls resource allocation, not a connectivity method. NAT gateway facilitates IP address translation and is not primarily used for direct on-premises to cloud connections. An access point would typically provide local network access for wireless devices and is unrelated to cloud connectivity.