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ALSO CALLED: Private Networks, Virtual Private Networking, V P N, Virtual Private Networks, and VPNs
DEFINITION: What is a virtual private network (VPN)?

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 virtual private network can be  … 
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Virtual Support Networks: Ten Tips for Delivering Managed Services to On-Site Systems
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In late 2004 and early 2005, DB Kay & Associates conducted a market survey to uncover the best practices for deploying Virtual Support Networks.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008
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Remotely Manage Wired and Wireless PCs from the Same IT Console
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper learn about the latest notebook and desktop PCs with IntelvPro technology. It builds on proven capabilities to enable even greater proactive security, enhanced maintenance, and improved remote management.
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 | Published: 20 Aug 2008
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ESG: A Phased Approach to Network Access Control (NAC)
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Learn how Symantec Network Access Control can provide the secret to NAC success by offering a practical, phased implementation approach and by aligning NAC with business requirements.</
Posted: 29 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Secure Mobile Computing: Using Two-factor Authentication with VPNs and Disk Encryption
sponsored by Aladdin Knowledge Systems
WHITE PAPER: Although mobile computing offers organizations many competitive advantages, it also entails significant security risks to corporate networks and sensitive corporate data. Read this whitepaper to learn about strong authentication solutions.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 11 Jun 2008
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Wireless LANs Standards: Where Are We Now?
sponsored by Burton Group
WHITE PAPER: Not all standards are created equal. Some are technically elegant but achieve little market adoption. Others are broadly deployed.
Posted: 18 Jul 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2006
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NAC 2.0: A New Model for a More Secure Future
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper looks at where NAC 1.0 went wrong and describes how the new perspective of NAC 2.0 will allow organizations the flexibility of control to ensure effective endpoint and network governance.
Posted: 16 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Business Trends: A Strategic Overview-Featuring Gartner Content
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Sophos offers two distinct Network Access Control solutions which include comprehensive endpoint assessment, remediation and enforcement options, giving organizations control of managed, guest and unauthorized computers.
Posted: 01 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Security for Wireless Networks: A Comparison among SSL, Ipsec and Mobile Vpns
sponsored by NetMotion Wireless
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines common threats and issues regarding wireless security in the context of typical uses of mobile devices over wireless networks and evaluates secure remote access solutions in comparison with NetMotion Mobility XE.
Posted: 27 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Best Practices for Measuring and Managing Today's Complex Messaging Environment
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the components of a typical messaging environment and the recommended reporting, analysis, and diagnostic practices you should use to maintain the health of this complex environment.
Posted: 19 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Sep 2007
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Tips for Overcoming Authentication Challenges in 2008
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
WHITE PAPER: This expert E-Guide takes a look at the challenges of effectively authenticating consumers and details what your company can do to ensure the security of its online customers.
Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Mobile NAC: Protecting Network Security by Protecting Mobile Endpoints
sponsored by Fiberlink Communications
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses a new approach to Network Access Control that overcomes both of these shortcomings of conventional NAC products.
Posted: 05 Jun 2008 | Published: 05 Jun 2008
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SingTel IP VPN - Logistics: Logistics Service Providers
sponsored by Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
WHITE PAPER: In this era of globalization, it's imperative that your offices are able to securely and effectively communicate. This white paper details the benefits of implementing an IP VPN solution and why it's a better choice than WAN.
Posted: 30 May 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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SingTel IP VPN - FSI Financial Services Institutions
sponsored by Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
WHITE PAPER: IP VPN technology, with its inherent benefits, can enable Financial Services Institutions (FSI) to reduce their operational expenses while increasing network performance and quality of service offered to both internal and external customers.
Posted: 30 May 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Why Financial Information Exchange (FIX)??
sponsored by Hexaware Technologies
WHITE PAPER: The objective of this paper is to describe the functionalities of FIX, role in trading lifecycle, it also discusses about various benefits and purchasing criteria of FIX products for Buy-side financial institution.
Posted: 20 May 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2007
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Proactively Reduce Risk and Improve IT Security in Physical and Virtual Environments
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to find out how Tripwire Software helps organizations attain and maintain a good security posture using industry-leading configuration assessment and change auditing to resolve vulnerabilities.
Posted: 15 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008
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Harnessing the Voice Revolution
sponsored by Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how the managed services model may help reduce the risks involved in VoIP deployment while tapping into your service provider's expertise to address quality of service and network management issues.
Posted: 20 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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WAN Optimization in MPLS Networks - The Transparency Challenge
sponsored by Expand Networks
WHITE PAPER: Today's modern Wide Area Networks (WANs), such as MPLS networks, provide much more than just a framework for information transport.
Posted: 19 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 May 2005
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Ten Tips for Increasing Operational Efficiency
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This document explains the 10 tips for using network technology to help your business increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and stay ahead of the competition.
Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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5 Strategies for Going Green: Easy IT Strategies That save Money & Help the Environment
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Smart information technology (IT) practices can reduce the environmental impact of conducting business, and help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) reduce expenses.
Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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TOPICS:  EPA | SMBs | Telecommuting | VPN

Analyst Report: The Data Replication Bottleneck - Overcoming Out-of-order and Lost Packets
sponsored by Silver Peak
WHITE PAPER: Industry analyst Jim Metzler addresses the challenges of performing data replication in MPLS and IP VPN environments where packet delivery problems can jeopardize application performance.
Posted: 07 Jan 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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Optimizing WAN Performance for the Global Enterprise
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: WAN performance is critical to enterprise business around the globe. Read this white paper to learn the latest WAN optimization technologies, market products available for optimizations and analyst recommended WAN best practices.
Posted: 31 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 May 2006
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Wireless LAN Security
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: This document explores the security features of the wireless local area network (WLAN) solution and provides an overview of the WLAN security options and architecture supported by the BlackBerry 7270 Wireless Handheld™.
Posted: 11 Aug 2006 | Published: 01 Jan 2005
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Action Steps for Improving Information Security
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:This white paper describes the steps you should take to ensure a secure network infrastructure.
Posted: 14 Jul 2003 | Published: 01 Oct 2002
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VPN DEFINITION (continued): …  contrasted with an expensive system of owned or leased lines that can only be used by one organization. The goal of a VPN is to provide the organization with the same capabilities, but at a much lower cost.

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