Finally, for an even safer security set-up WLAN users should consider creating a IPsec VPN. In this configuration each device (client and network) is fully authenticated and communicates via an encrypted VPN 'tunnel'.
There are really only two cons - an increase exposure of the corporate network (resolved by employee training and the clientless VPN device itself) and the capital investment required to install the device.
The deal will see a minimum of 20,000 of the bank’s staff use the Sirocom VPN and other technology by the end of this year. The deal covers access via home fixed and wireless broadband, public Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile devices, where use of a VPN...
One approach is to use an IPSec (internet protocol security) VPN but the processing overhead can impact on the quality of the voice service. To prevent this we create a VPN tunnel between the user and the VoIP servers.
Security options for these devices include restricting the ability for unapproved devices or storage to connect to managed PCs and laptops, deploying an SSL (secure sockets layer) VPN to enable secure thin-client remote access to enterprise...
British Standard 7799 part 3 outlines a method for risk assessment, and aligns with ISO 27001 - the 27000 series is the international version of BS 7799. IT security must be viewed in a broader IT governance context, say experts, because the need...