Chapter 3. VPN Technology Primer and Comparison of VPN Technology Options

The main focus of this chapter is on VPN technology, protocols, and concepts. This chapter presents a comparison of multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), IP security (IPsec), and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to give you a good understanding about the benefits and shortfalls of choosing each technology for a VPN solution. This is a standalone section that can be read without working through Chapter 1, “The VPN Technology Promise: Secure Access from Anywhere to Anything.” Even though this chapter is more technical in nature, it is essential for managers and CIOs of organizations considering deployment of a VPN solution to review this material. The comparisons in this chapter ...

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