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Crypto basics: VPNs
BOOK CHAPTER - In this excerpt of Chapter 3 from "Cryptography for Dummies," author Chey Cobb explains how virtual private networks (VPNs) use encryption to secure data in transit.

  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 13
When Microsoft Vista and VPNs don't mix
SearchSecurity.com | 22 May 2007
ARTICLE - Papa Gino's is ahead of many companies in deploying Windows Vista, thanks to its involvement in the Microsoft TAP program. But VPN compatibility has been a sticking point.
Gates touts secure access anywhere
Information Security magazine | 06 Feb 2007
ARTICLE - Microsoft's chairman says a combination of authentication and access management strategies can protect corporate data, but infosec pros are willing to wait for the proof.
Cisco patches flaws in multiple products
SearchSecurity.com | 24 Aug 2006
ARTICLE - Attackers could corrupt files, cause a denial of service and bypass security restrictions via flaws in several of Cisco's firewall and VPN products.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 33
IPSEC EXPERTS
Mike Chapple
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ASK A QUESTION
What ports should be opened and closed when IPsec filters are implemented?
28 Mar 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, application security expert Michael Cobb explains how to set up separate branch IPsec filters that connect with a head office.
DMVPN configuration: Is an additional firewall needed between the router and the Internet?
11 Mar 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Cisco's Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) product allows the configuration of site-to-site VPNs across WAN connections. Security expert Mike Chapple explains how a firewall fits into this particular network setup.
How should the ipseccmd.exe tool be used in Windows Vista?
29 Feb 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Ipseccmd is a command-line tool for displaying and managing IPsec policy and filtering rules. Expert Michael Cobb explains how to get the scripting utility to work with Vista.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 7
Network Access Control Learning Guide
SearchSecurity.com and SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 01 Jun 2006
LEARNING GUIDE - Learn how to block and secure untrusted endpoints, and control user access with this Learning Guide.
Quiz: IPsec vs. SSL VPNs
SearchSecurity.com | 17 Nov 2005
SECURITY QUIZ - Test your knowledge of IPsec and SSL VPNs with this quiz, and click through to our additional resources to help you determine which technology best suits your organization's needs.
Crypto basics: VPNs
John Wiley & Sons | 01 Jul 2005
BOOK CHAPTER - In this excerpt of Chapter 3 from "Cryptography for Dummies," author Chey Cobb explains how virtual private networks (VPNs) use encryption to secure data in transit.
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  WHITE PAPERS
The Advantages of EpiForce over Native IPSec Solutions
Published by: Apani | 18 Feb 2008
WHITE PAPER - This white paper will discuss the strengths of selecting Apani EpiForce as an alternate third party vendor versus "native" IPSec implementations.
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 4
Internet Key Exchange
16 Feb 2004
WORD - The Internet Key Exchange (IKE) is an IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) standard protocol used to ensure security for virtual private network (VPN) negotiation and remote host or network access. Specified in IETF Request ...
network encryption
27 Feb 2001
WORD - Network encryption (sometimes called network layer, or network level encryption) is a network security process that applies crypto services at the network transfer layer - above the data link level, but below the application ...
virtual private network
14 Apr 2004
WORD - A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or individual users with secure access to their organization's network. A ...
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