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Understanding VPN technology & capabilities



In the first chapter of our all-in-one guide, networking pros can learn more about selecting and securing VPNs. You'll find tips and expert advice to help you understand what a VPN is and how it functions. Read about the various types of VPN technology available, including VPN clients for mobile devices. Also, while the VPN itself implies security, there are a number of ways to achieve and enhance that security. Read about IPsec and SSL capabilities, firewalls, encryption and AAA servers.
BROWSE SUBCATEGORIES:  VPN overview (8),  Selecting VPN technology  (8),  VPN security (10) 
  VPN overview: 1 - 3 of 8

 # 1 VPNs: Fundamentals and basics
TIP - VPNs are discussed in this introductory tip on the fundamentals of virtual private networks.
 # 2 Crash Course: VPNs
GENERIC - Get the lowdown on virtual private networks (VPNs) and learn how they can help your remote workers.
 # 3 Concentrator Remote Access Connections with PPTP, L2TP and WebVPN - Chapter 8 of Complete Cisco VPN Configuration Guide
GENERIC - The Complete Cisco VPN Configuration Guide by Richard Deal teaches you how to use Cisco concentrators, routers, Cisco PIX and Cisco ASA security appliances and remote access clients to build a complete VPN. Chapter...
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  Selecting VPN technology : 1 - 3 of 8

 # 1 Check IT List: Choosing the right remote-access VPN
TIP - Choosing a VPN for a small or midsize company is not an easy task. Here are five questions to ask yourself before you make the big investment.
 # 2 VPNs for disaster recovery: IPsec vs. SSL
TIP - Using a VPN as a failover mechanism when a primary communications link may be unavailable due to a disaster can be a smart move -- as well as an easy one to implement. In this tip, learn about the pros and cons of IPsec...
 # 3 VPN clients for handheld devices
TIP - A short survey of VPN clients for handheld devices.
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  VPN security: 1 - 3 of 10

 # 1 VPN security: Hiding in plain sight, using network encryption
TIP - Sensitive data in transit is subject to hacking attacks unless you protect it using some type of encryption. In this tip from Burton Group analyst Jeff Young, learn how network encryption using SSL, IPsec or other types...
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10 remote access tips in 10 minutes - Expert Webcast

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PREMIERED:   22 FEB 2006, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT)
SPEAKER:   Lisa Phifer - Vice President, Core Competence, Inc.
SPONSOR:   ProCurve Networking by HP
SUMMARY:   This webcast will provide 10 quick tips for locking down remote endpoints and safeguarding the corporate data that they carry and send.
 # 3 A five-point strategy for secure remote access
TIP - Systems with remote access pose a greater risk than those that sit behind the corporate firewall. Here are best practices for securing remote access endpoints.
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