DEFINITION: An extranet is a private network that uses Internet technology and the public telecommunication system to securely share part of a business's information or operations with suppliers, vendors, partners, customers, or other businesses. An extranet can be viewed as part of a company's intranet
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PRODUCT LITERATURE: Posted: 28 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2007
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A network intrusion prevention solution typically consists of multiple sensors and this document gives general recommendations on sensor placement in a typical network.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 17 Jun 2003 | Published: 01 Jun 2003
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This paper discusses the emergence of SSL-VPNs and explains how SafeWeb's SEA Tsunami delivers simple, secure remote access to internal network resources using just a Web browser.
EXTRANETS DEFINITION (continued): … that is extended to users outside the company. It has also been described as a "state of mind" in which the Internet is perceived as a way to do business with other companies as well as to sell products to customers.
An extranet requires security and privacy. These can include firewall server management, the issuance and use of digital certificates or similar means of user authentication, encryption of messages, and the use of virtual private networks … Extranets definition sponsored by SearchNetworking.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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