Maximum Wireless Security

Attacks Against VPNs

VPNs are remarkable tools for enhancing security, but they are not a panacea. Like all technology, VPNs are vulnerable to exploits by hackers. Here we divide the attacks into client-side (for example, the remote user), and server-side (for example, the enterprise network). However, this distinction is merely a simplification for the purpose of this chapter. In reality, the same exploits also apply to other VPN configurations, such as server-to-server.

Client Attacks

Remote clients are the Achilles heel of VPN security. Imagine spending millions of dollars to purchase the finest firewalls and IDS systems for your enterprise network. Next, you painstakingly set up VPN access for employees to obtain wireless access. However, ...