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ClarkConnect 4.3 release candidate 1 includes OpenVPN support

The latest release candidate of ClarkConnect supports OpenVPN, an open source SSL VPN that can be used to configure client-side, site-to-site, Wi-Fi based. and other connections. by Rick Vanover

Tags: Release Candidate, OpenVPN, IPSec, VPNs, Remote Access, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Security, Telecommunications, Operating Systems, Software, Rick Vanover

Blog posts 2008-06-23

IPSec policy configurations on Windows Server 2008 systems

Windows XP, Server 2003, and 2000 use the same basic interface for implementing IPSec policies. Windows Server 2008 does these configurations in the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in (WF.msc), which is a big change from the simple port allow rules that were used in previous versions. Windows Firewall has...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Configuration, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Firewall, Microsoft Windows, IPSec, VPNs, Firewalls, Network Security, Operating Systems, Networking, Security, Software, Rick Vanover

Blog posts 2008-04-21

IronKey: Simple, safe, and secure surfing over Wi-Fi

Fellow TechRepublic writer Paul Mah has written a great post, "Secure your data on the go", that explains why the IronKey USB flash drive is a very secure data storage device with virtually foolproof encryption and password-protected access. I would like to discuss another equally interesting feature of IronKey that...

Tags: Web, Network, Road, IP, Server, IP Address, Wi-Fi, Web Browser, IronKey USB Flash Drive, Networking, VPNs, Wireless LANs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Security, Wireless, Michael Kassner

Blog posts 2008-03-27

Q&A: How do I get my VPN software to work with Windows Live OneCare?

Question: I have installed Windows Live OneCare but now my VPN is not working. I have to shut off the firewall in order to get it fixed. How do I get my VPN software to work? By default, Windows Live Once Care blocks VPN access. In order...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, VPNs, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, Telecommunications, Networking, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren

Blog posts 2008-03-25

MPLS - Implementing Cisco MPLS v2.2

View Available Dates and LocationsThis updated 5-day Authorized Cisco course is designed to introduce you to MPLS concepts, installation, migration, operation, inspection, and troubleshooting. In the first two days, you'll get an overview of MPLS and MPLS operation. After that, you'll concentrate on MPLS VPN deployment. The MPLS fundamentals covered...

Tags: MPLS VPN, MPLS, Cisco Systems Inc., Network Technology, Networking, VPNs

Training 2008-01-01

Supporting remote users with VPN

I've had only one instance of having to support a remote user, and the challenges it presents can be, at best, quite difficult, or, in the worst case, practically impossible. This is especially true when considering the fact that this particular user was almost 100 miles away from the office,...

Tags: VPN, Satellite, VPNs, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Network Technology, Security, Joe Rosberg

Blog posts 2007-11-30

SolutionBase: Making sense of SonicWALL's product line

With nearly one-million SonicWALL security appliances distributed worldwide, it's important that IT professionals understand the fundamentals of working with the SonicWALL OS. In this article, Erik Eckel introduces the different SonicWALL products you may encounter. SonicWALL routers and firewalls are proving capable and effective devices within small and...

Tags: SonicWALL, Appliance, Firewall, Device, Author, Connection, VPN Client, PRO Equipment, PRO 2040, PRO 3060, PRO 4100, PRO 5060, TZ 150, TZ 170 SP, TZ 180, TZ 190, Firewalls, Network Security, VPNs, Ethernet, Intrusion Prevention, Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Erik Eckel

Technical articles 2007-10-30

Linux kernel v2.6.23 released

Linux 2.6.23 is out, and this version has many virtualization features, including the lguest "Linux-on-Linux" paravirtualization hypervisor, XEN guest support, and KVM smp guest support. A new process scheduler, the CFS Completely Fair Scheduler, is also in. Other notable additions are the XFS and ext4 improvements...

Tags: PPP, Linux Kernel, Guest, L2TP, Linux 2.6.23, Virtualization, Linux, VPNs, Networking, Network Security, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Paul Mah

Blog posts 2007-10-09

VPN security improves for IT industry, says report

Internet security testing and auditing services company NTA Monitor states in its latest security report that VPN security has improved in the IT industry, while at pharmaceuticals, leisure, and government it's been bad Techworld. An excerpt from the NTA Monitor site: Hills,...

Tags: Arun Radhakrishnan, Information Technology, Network Security, Networking, Security, Telecommunications, VPN Security, VPNs

Blog posts 2007-08-08

Aventail Connect Mobile (Smartphone) provides secure, "push" e-mail and intranet access

Providing secure e-mail and intranet access for mobile devices is a challenge. The Aventail Connect Mobile client makes the job a little easier by providing SSL VPN access for Windows Mobile and Windows Mobile devices. The Connect Mobile client for Windows Mobile Pocket PC devices has been...

Tags: Device, SSL VPN, Mobile, Client, SSL, Smartphone, Aventail Corp., Intranet, Connect Mobile Client, Ssl/Tls, Advertising & Promotion, E-mail, VPNs, Network Security, Security, Marketing, Online Communications, Networking, Bill Detwiler

Blog posts 2007-07-11

SonicWALL to acquire SSL VPN vendor Aventail

SonicWALL Inc has entered into an agreement to purchase SSL VPN vendor Aventail Corp. Both SonicWALL and Aventail are both well entrenched players in the SSL VPN remote access market and such an acquisition can be seen as a logical progression. According to Patrick Sweeney, vice...

Tags: SSL VPN, SonicWall, SSL, Aventail Corp., Ssl/Tls, VPNs, Network Security, Authentication/Encryption, Remote Access, Security, Networking, Paul Mah

Blog posts 2007-06-15

SSL VPN: Is it the Solution for your SMB?

There are more options than ever when it comes to deploying a VPN solution on your SMB network, and SSL offers a number of advantages – especially now that Microsoft is building an SSL tunneling protocol into the next generation of Windows. Virtual private networking VPN provides a secure...

Tags: VPN, SSL VPN, SSL, VPNs, Deb Shinder, Network security, SSL/TLS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NETWORKING, SECURITY, small and medium business, SMB Strategies Newsletter, Server, Authentication/Encryption

Technical articles 2007-01-26

Cisco administration 101: Configure GRE tunnels

Using generic routing encapsulation GRE tunnels on Cisco routers can come in handy with Cisco router administration, and configuring GRE tunnels is relatively easy. David Davis has the details in this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches. Originally developed by Cisco, generic routing encapsulation GRE is now a...

Tags: IP, Cisco Systems Inc., NETWORKING, Network technology, VPNs, IPSec, Routers & switches, Network security, David Davis CCIE, MCSE+I, SCSA, generic routing encapsulation, network, Cisco Routers and Management Newsletter, Cisco Router, Router, Tunnel, Administration, David Davis

Technical articles 2006-12-07

Troubleshoot IPSec with these tips

Running IPSec to secure your network's communication traffic provides a very strong layer of defense to your network. However, it's important that you test these policies before deploying them and verify that they're running properly. In this edition of Security Solutions, Mike Mullins offers some troubleshooting tips for when you...

Tags: IPSec, VPNs, Network security, NETWORKING, SECURITY, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, authentication, Security Solutions Newsletter, Policy, Mike Mullins, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2006-09-07

Making office e-mail available remotely

Network users often need to access their company email accounts when they're away from the office. There are a number of different ways you can give them such access, and scalability is one of several factors to consider when choosing how to go about it. E-mail is, by far,...

Tags: VPN, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Deb Shinder, E-mail servers, VPNs, Servers, server, e-mail server, Microsoft Outlook Web Access, e-mail, SMB Strategies Newsletter, Computer, POP, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Office Suites

Technical articles 2006-08-06

Get a quick VPN with OpenVPN

Vincent Danen recommends OpenVPN for setting up a fast, easy virtual private network connection. Virtual private networks VPNs are a means for connecting to a remote network and making it look like a local one. This means you can connect to your work location and have full...

Tags: VPN, OpenVPN, Vincent Danen, VPNs, Network security, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NETWORKING, server, Linux Tips Newsletter, Method, Configuration, Security, Servers, Hardware

Technical articles 2006-06-26

Connect branch offices using a VPN

Growing businesses may have offices in several locations, and networking those sites can be a challenge. But there's a scalable and cost effective way to do it: implement a site-to-site VPN solution. As your business grows, you may expand beyond your original physical site. That means opening branch...

Tags: VPN, Internet, VPNs, Deb Shinder, Network security, NETWORKING, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, branch office, network, SMB Strategies Newsletter, Solution, Traffic, L2TP, Office, FIOS Connection, Security

Technical articles 2006-05-15

Choosing a remote access authentication scheme

When you implement remote access for your network, you'll have several authentication options to choose from. By understanding the pros and cons of each, you can select the solution that will provide both security and scalability. Almost every business network today has or will have clients connecting to...

Tags: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol, Microsoft Corp., Deb Shinder, VPNs, SECURITY, remote access, authenticator, Password Authentication Protocol, password, authentication, server, remote access server, MS-CHAP, SMB Strategies Newsletter, Accounting, Authorization, Network, RADIUS, Client, Internet Authentication Service, EAP/TLS EAP/TLS, RADIUS Authentication RADIUS, Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition, Network Security, Servers, Networking, Hardware

Technical articles 2006-03-27

Learn to install and configure a PPTP VPN connection with open source Poptop

This tutorial, by Financial Services IT blogger Justin Fielding, will show you how to implement a VPN connection using the open source Poptop PPTP server solution for Linux. In this article, I'll cover the configuration of a VPN implementation using the Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol PPTP. This allows...

Tags: OpenBSD, PPTP, VPNs, UNIX, Justin Fielding, Operating systems, Network security, open source, PopTop, Financial Service IT Newsletter, VPN, IP, Connection, Kernel, Networking, Software

Technical articles 2006-01-26

Roll out IPSec policies on your Windows machines

When working with group policy and IPSec, it's always a good practice to develop policies first on a machine that you can use as a test environment. But after you've tested your new policy, how do you roll it out to your production environment? Mike Mullins tells you how. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, IPSec, VPNs, Network security, NETWORKING, SECURITY, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, Using IPSec, management console, Microsoft Management, Microsoft Management Console, snap-in, Security Solutions Newsletter, Network, Policy, Mike Mullins, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"

Technical articles 2005-10-06