Chapter 9. Virtual Private Networking
Not since the introduction of the Internet has a single technology brought with it so much promise—or so much controversy. Virtual private networking (VPN) has been touted as the cure-all for escalating WAN expenses and has been feared for being the Achilles' heel in perimeter security. Obviously, the true classification of VPN technology lies somewhere in the middle.
Interestingly, it has been financial institutions, trading companies, and other organizations at high risk of attack that have spearheaded the deployment of VPN technology. Monetary and economic organizations have embraced VPNs to extend their network perimeter. But that isn't all—many small offices have also implemented VPNs to allow employees ...
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