Chapter 12: Security Policies and the Security of VPNs
Security policies are a fundamental part of security, and VPNs are no exception. However, VPNs represent an enormous change in the philosophy of information security due to the inherent relationship with the Internet. This chapter is dedicated to providing a perspective on some of the risks associated with the Internet and its use for remote access solutions.
Security policies were introduced earlier and the need for them outlined. However, the issue of security and how it relates to remote access security has never been faced with the massive number of vulnerabilities one sees today with the Internet.
Firewalls are becoming commonplace, and are a standard piece of equipment for any company ...
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