VPN Implementation

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) technology uses private encrypted tunneling, allowing networking of remote workers, branch office locations, and central corporate sites without dedicated physical circuits. VPN offers companies a safe, inexpensive means of using the Internet to access their internal networks.

Our third party-certified security experts can design and implement customized VPN modules based on your specific network requirements. We can also help you take advantage of the VPN solutions included in operating systems such as Windows 2000, and with additional features and security options.

Advantages of VPN Technology

• Provides security while accessing your mission critical information
• Saves on long distance charges when remote users are out of the dialing area
• Requires less hardware, e.g., modems used for dialup connections
• Reduces the number of telephone lines needed for Internet access

Our Phased Approach

• Assessment: Based on your requirements, we first audit your existing network infrastructure and security policy. We then provide you with a VPN module that offers the best return on your investment.
• Design: Based on the results of our assessment, we propose a VPN solution that meets your requirements, keeping in mind scalability and the most robust security protection for your network.
• Testing: We test and improve our VPN design in our laboratory to ensure functionality of the specific solution before installing it in your production network.
• Implementation: During installation of your VPN solution, we document all configurations for future reference.
• Training: We not only coordinate the provisioning of all required Internet access with your ISPs during implementation, we also offer IT staff training to make sure they know what performance levels to expect-in addition to basic troubleshooting skills.
• Project Management: We assign an experienced project management team to ensure completion of your VPN project on time and within your budget. An account manager will also be designated as the contact for your project.

Our Different Levels of VPN Offerings

Our certified engineers can design and deploy various VPN technologies and platforms based on your business needs and budgetary requirements:

• Cisco Systems: VPN 3000/5000/7100 Concentrator Series
• Nortel Network: Contivity, Shasta 5000 product family
• Symantec: Power VPN
• Checkpoint: VPN-1 product Family
• NetScreen: Nets product Family
• SonicWALL: SonicWALL VPN product family
  

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Related VPN Topics

VPN Security

• Data encryption is an important component of VPN. Encryption provides security for data traveling over a VPN. Without this security, data is vulnerable to interception on the Internet.
• Authentication of VPN client verifies the identities of the machine and the user initiating the VPN connection.
• Authorization refers to restriction policies that allow VPN access.
  

VPN Scenarios

• Remote access to mobile or home-based employees
• Extranet accessible to employees, clients and partners
• Two remote offices without paying for a dedicated direct link

 

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