The correct solution is a high-bandwidth, private networking service that provides a dedicated connection to the cloud. This service meets the need for consistent performance and is explicitly designed for more extensive data transfer requirements – ideal for a financial institution with mission-critical applications. Implementing redundancy with multiple connections from different locations ensures business continuity even if one link fails. Virtual private networks over the internet cannot guarantee consistent bandwidth due to the nature of shared public internet pathways. Configuration entities like network ACLs and security groups cannot establish the connectivity; they manage traffic flow for existing connections.