Chapter 2

Introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

“Arguing that you don’t care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don’t care about free speech because you have nothing to say”.

—Edward Snowden

This chapter covers the following subjects:

  • VPN Offerings: This section provides an overview of various remote access and site-to-site VPN options.

  • VPN Technology Components: This section provides a review of essential components that make up a VPN solution.

  • VPN Protocols: This section introduces protocols commonly used with a VPN architecture.

  • Cisco VPN Portfolio: This section looks at protocols and technology related to the Cisco VPN portfolio.

  • Cisco Security Appliance Management: This section ...

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