Network Security Auditing

Chapter 10. Secure Remote Access

Not long ago, high-speed network connectivity was something that only large companies could afford, and it usually required dedicated circuits that connected remote sites in a point-to-point fashion. Bandwidth was expensive, and most network connections were measured in kilobytes per second. Today, broadband is the norm, and cell phones have faster Internet access than businesses did five years ago. As a result of all of the bandwidth and connectivity options, the Internet now provides a cost-effective way to connect remote sites and users to corporate networks, which increases productivity and collaboration across the globe. As Virtual Private Networks (VPN) continue to replace dedicated circuits as a means ...