vpn security
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3.0. VPN SECURITY
VPN have proven popular because they offer operational savings while maintaining the security associated with private network infrastructure. Using a VPN, a traveling worker or branch office can be connected to the corporate network with a local phone call, providing significant savings over using long distance, 800 numbers, or leased lines. Security is maintained because the VPN uses a secure tunneled connection, allowing only authenticated users access to the corporate Intranet. Securing a network is a dynamic, rather than a static challenge. All security represents a balancing act between protecting against potential security threats while not bogging down network or organizational performance. A well-designed VPN uses several methods for keeping your connection and data secure:
Firewalls
Encryption
Authentication
IPSec
3.1.0 FIREWALLS
A firewall is simply a program or hardware device that filters the information coming through the Internet connection into your private network or computer system...