VPNs

As organizations first started using Internet technology, employees needing remote access to internal resources would either "dial in" to a central server within the network using a modem and password authentication, or use a leased line if one was available. As time went on, this solution proved increasingly less attractive, as it typically costs an organization a fortune in long distance and leased line bills, and in the case of modem-based solutions, it subjects the network to myriad security risks.

With Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology, remote access communication is more simple, efficient, secure and cost effective. Employees use a shared public infrastructure (the Internet) to communicate securely with the company's network resources. Long distance bills are virtually eliminated, as employees dial in to an ISP local to their current location. In addition, VPN technology forms an encryption "tunnel" through the Internet between the employee and the company's network, scrambling all transmitted data to make eavesdropping attempts worthless. Additionally, stronger authentication is now possible using digital certificate technology rather than simple passwords, making it much harder for an intruder to gain unauthorized access.

VPN technology also improves site-to-site communication in the same manner. Traffic originating from an organization's West Coast office destined for its East Coast office can be routed through two VPN devices that form an encrypted tunnel over the Internet to ensure security from eavesdroppers and control access to network resources. This eliminates the hassles and undue expenses of leased lines, and can provide significant return on a business' investment in the technology.

Whether your organization is looking to adopt VPN technology for the first time or is interested in furthering its investment, let the experts at Solarcore assist you. Whatever the case may be, we can work with your organization to ensure your VPN solution meets your business needs.