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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 contrasted with an expensive system of owned or leased lines that can only be used by one organization. The goal
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Vault-Like Protection for 200 Financial Services Locations
sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
CASE STUDY:
Southern Management Corporation, a financial services company providing tax and loan services, required a tight lockdown of their cache of personal and confidential customer data, while allowing for easy administration from the small IT staff managing a widespread network. WatchGuard provided the perfect solution. Read on to learn how they did it
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009
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eGuide: How to Prepare for the Impact of Cloud Computing
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
EGUIDE:
This E-Guide provides insight into how service providers can broaden their reach beyond bandwidth and hosting services by learning how to capitalize on the cloud computing age.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009
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Vyatta System Quick Start Guide
sponsored by Vyatta Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE:
Vyatta delivers the features, performance, and reliability of an enterprise-class secure router with the added benefits of flexible deployment options, freedom to integrate applications, and the economic advantages of commodity hardware and components. Read this manual to learn more about the Vyatta system and how easy it is to try it out.
Posted: 22 Sep 2009 | Published: 22 Sep 2009
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The Business Value of Unifying Communications: Avaya and HP ProCurve
sponsored by Avaya
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As Unified Communications (UC) moves increasingly from promise to implementation, questions arise about the best ways to establish UC solutions. This paper describes effective approaches to unifying communications, the importance of optimizing your network infrastructure and how embracing converged communications can increase business productivity.
Posted: 14 Sep 2009 | Published: 14 Sep 2009
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Threat Control and Containment: A Proactive Approach Can Lead to More Network Security Plus Peace of Mind
sponsored by CDW Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
Taking a proactive approach to mobile security can help you stay ahead of the curve and protect the organization. Read this paper to learn best practices for mobile security.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009
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Options for Mobile Security
sponsored by CDW Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
Read this brief paper to learn about the security risks of mobility and what CDW has to offer.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009
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Cisco SMB Solutions: Work Wherever You Want
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
Where will you conduct business today? Chances are that you, your colleagues, or your employees will spend time out of the office. These days, it's not necessary to spend eight hours in the office to put in a full-day's work.
Posted: 17 Aug 2009 | Published: 17 Aug 2009
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How to Cut Overhead Costs Right Now: Connect Remote Workers, Using VPN Security
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
Giving remote workers easy and secure access to your network with virtual private network (VPN) technology can result in big savings.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009
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The Building Blocks for Growth: A Network Can Improve Efficiency and Responsiveness, As Well As Control Costs
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
Growth rises on the horizon for many small businesses, and one seizes the day, expansion often occurs rapidly. Preparation is crucial to success. What tools are required for a company with 20 employees, for example, to grow to 100 employees within a year? Read this paper to learn more...
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009
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Managed VoIP: More Cost Effective Than You Think
sponsored by Orange Business Services
WHITE PAPER:
Currently over 600 Orange Business Services customers use their VPNs to transport voice and data. Some use a do-it-yourself model; others use a fully managed model. If you're looking for value, the fully managed approach is the less costly and higher quality alternative. Read this paper to find more details about pros and cons of each choice.
Posted: 21 Jul 2009 | Published: 21 Jul 2009
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Vyatta - Open Routing, Firewall, VPN Software
sponsored by Vyatta Inc.
TRIAL SOFTWARE:
Vyatta is a network operating system (enterprise-class router, firewall, VPN +) that removes the need for proprietary hardware, allowing you to leverage performance and price advantages of x86-based servers and virtualization technologies.
Posted: 16 Jun 2009 | Published: 16 Jun 2009
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The Unified Remote Access Approach
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER:
Traditional VPN technologies have been pushed beyond the scope of their original design, forcing IT organizations to accept the high cost and complexity of add-ons, extenders, multiple consoles, and thick client software administration. This white paper provides an analysis of existing IPSec and SSL VPN, followed by an overview of Blue Coat RA.
Posted: 14 May 2009 | Published: 14 May 2009
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How Vulnerable Are Your Cisco IOS Routers?
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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It may be surprising to some that Cisco routers run many services that could create vulnerabilities. This paper is meant to be a vehicle for discussion regarding the security of Cisco routers. Additionally, some best practices for securing your Cisco routers are defined.
Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 13 May 2009
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Tiens Group: growing and cutting costs with a single, integrated, secure, and cost effective global network
sponsored by Orange Business Services
CASE STUDY:
Read this quick case study to see how Tiens Group - a Chinese enterprise that does business internationally - was able to build a single network that handles all of their communications needs all over the globe and allows them greater growth potential while simultaneously reducing overheads.
Posted: 06 Apr 2009 | Published: 06 Apr 2009
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Bitpipe Research Guide: Security
sponsored by Bitpipe
RESOURCE CENTER:
Security is all about protecting corporate information and technology assets from intruders, thieves, and vandals.
Posted: 30 Nov 2006 | Published: 30 Nov 2006
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Bitpipe Research Guide: Network Design and Management
sponsored by Bitpipe
RESOURCE CENTER:
This research guide will help you select the best Network Design and Management solution for your company. It provides Network Design and Management information on Network Design and Management products.
Posted: 20 Nov 2006 | Published: 20 Nov 2006
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VPN DEFINITION (continued): … of a VPN is to provide the organization with the same capabilities, but at a much lower cost.Ask your VPN questions at ITKnowledgeExchange.comA VPN works by using the shared public infrastructure while maintaining privacy through security procedures and tunneling protocols such as the Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). In effect, the protocols, by encrypting data at the sending end and decryptingit at the receiving end, send the data through a "tunnel" that cannotbe "entered" by data that is not properly encrypted. An additionallevel of security involves encrypting not only the data, but also … VPN definition sponsored by SearchEnterpriseWAN.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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