Comfortable Remote-Access without Compromises: SSL-VPN in comparison with traditional VPN technologies
White Papers As a cost-free solution, economic benefits are added to the technological advantages, making it an ideal completion to existing site-to-site VPNs. Client-based SSL VPN solutions offer a valid alternative to conventional remote access software.
[November 11, 2009, 12:49]
Wi-Fi firms put onus on users for hotspot security
News BT Openzone responded to the demonstrated breach by saying that people using public Wi-Fi hotspots should use virtual private networks (VPNs), which encrypt communications. We would always advise users to take precautions, such as using VPNs and...
[November 2, 2009, 14:06]
BT sets up Hybrid VPN for remote offices
News BT has introduced a service that will allow remote employees to access corporate VPNs over the public internet. The Hybrid VPN service, which is available in 130 countries, can be introduced across a business's international locations quickly, as...
[October 29, 2009, 13:56]
The Business Case for Network-Based Layer 3 IP VPNs
White Papers Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) developed in the late 1990s are now delivering secure, reliable office connectivity solutions for various applications of many Fortune 1000 companies. The reasons for the popularity of these network-based IP...
[October 9, 2009, 1:39]
China web clampdown ahead of anniversary
News Meanwhile, the Chinese government has also stepped up efforts to prevent the use of virtual private networks (VPNs) and censorship circumvention software such as Freegate, according to the civil liberties and press freedom organisation Reporters...
[October 1, 2009, 16:18]
Mobile VPN: Secure Connectivity on the Move
White Papers Enabling secure remote connections to the office, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have allowed millions to work from anywhere, as long they stay in one place. Now, mobile personnel on the go - in public safety, industry, and government - are...
[August 15, 2009, 1:20]
Network and Voice Management Software
White Papers Then came integration with the internet and the rise of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that exist conceptually above the physical infrastructure, followed by web services and all manner of transmissions using Internet Protocol (IP) format...
[August 15, 2009, 1:20]
Designing Polycom SpectraLink VoWLAN Solutions to Comply With Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS)
White Papers However, PCI DSS does provide the flexibility to its constituents to segment their networks through the use firewalls, subnets, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) so that the entire network is not subject to its requirements.
[July 14, 2009, 1:19]
The Infrastructure Management Challenges Associated With Virtual Servers
White Papers Although virtualization is important to IT organizations, it certainly isn't new: IT organizations have been implementing virtualized technologies such as Virtual LANs (VLANs) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for at least 20 years.
[July 13, 2009, 0:00]
Mobile Strategies: Why It's Time to Make the Switch From IPSec to SSL VPN
White Papers The attendee of this webcast will learn why IPSec VPNs are failing to support the modern mobile workforce. In today's economic climate, increasing employee productivity and reducing infrastructure costs are at the top of every organization's agenda.
[July 4, 2009, 1:20]
Airport Uses Network Virtualization to Consolidate and Scale Operations
White Papers Flexible connectivity options and the ability to keep closed user groups isolated led Unique to design MPLS VPNs for Zurich Airport with Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches. Download a copy of the case study.
[June 26, 2009, 12:36]
Trivial Denial of Service Attack Against TCP-Based VPN
White Papers Unlike IPsec-based VPNs, which transfer data over IP or UDP, the type of VPN in question requires an operational TCP link to pass the packets between the nodes. While TCP is proven protocol for both bulk (FTP) and secure data transfers (HTTPS), TCP...
[June 24, 2009, 16:02]
The Impact of Virtualization on Application Delivery Over the WAN
White Papers IT organizations have been implementing virtualized technologies such as Virtual LANs (VLANs) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for at least twenty years. Although virtualization has received a lot of attention in the trade publications over the...
[June 19, 2009, 1:20]
Podcast: Better Service Delivers an 18% Profit Boost
White Papers Download or stream this five-minute podcast, an installment of the Cisco Innovators Podcast series, to learn how this marketing firm uses unified communications and VPNs to foster collaboration, provide better customer service, and increase...
[May 11, 2009, 9:32]
On-Demand Webcast: Comparing WAN Technology Choices
White Papers Frame Relay, ATM, Ethernet, MPLS, IP VPNs, VPLS, Private Line, SONET and DWDM can all be used effectively to meet the business needs. As new applications are added to network, how to choose the right networking solution?
[April 30, 2009, 1:19]
BT adds unified comms to Onevoice VPN service
News Historically, all voice VPNs did [was go] to the customer-edge router level, connect to a PBX in the customer's site and provide a routing table," Simon Farr, the head of voice and unified communications at BT Global Services, told ZDNet UK on...
[April 15, 2009, 11:54]
Enterprise Guide for Selecting an IP VPN Architecture - Comparing MPLS, IPsec, and SSL
White Papers IPSec and SSL VPNs, in contrast, are typically managed by the enterprise, and originate and terminate at the CPE. IPSec- and SSL-based VPNs are also available as a managed service from certain service providers.
[March 2, 2009, 19:21]
Remote-Access VPNs: Business Productivity, Deployment, and Security Considerations
White Papers Remote-access VPNs allow secure access to corporate resources by establishing an encrypted tunnel across the Internet. VPNs also provide a secure solution for providing limited network access to non-employees, such as contractors or business partners.
[March 2, 2009, 19:19]
Technical Overview of Nokia IP VPN
White Papers With site-to-site VPN, remote access VPN, firewall, and dynamic routing capabilities, Nokia IP VPN gives the powerful tools to build enterprise-class VPNs. Nokia IP VPN is designed to the highest standards of reliability, performance, and...
[January 14, 2009, 21:47]
IT security: The trends to watch in 2009
News Buss expects to see more security applications being delivered virtually over SSL encrypted VPNs (virtual private networks) next year. In the arms race between security specialists and threats, it's hard enough keeping up with advisories, warnings...
[December 23, 2008, 15:22]



