VPN Encryption - Are You Using the Right Key? Forrest City AR

Demand for mobile and remote access to business networks has increased dramatically.  Even the most basic virtual private network (VPN) technologies are so accessible and affordable that there is no good reason for failing to utilize them.  That said, the real question for businesses is which type of VPN to implement:  Standard IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) or secure-sockets layer (SSL)? 

SSL is Best
Businesses that have limited budgets and/or those that do not share highly sensitive data may opt for a standard VPN because of cost; this technology is virtually free.  In fact, most operating systems have built-in VPN protocols, but you typically get what you pay for here.  Such protocols often rely on little more than usernames and passwords, they usually lack robust authentication and encryption components, and they can easily become open doorways into corporate networks.  Furthermore, standard VPNs require the deployment of software and clients – an administrative headache at best.
 
SSL VPNs use the same...

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