VPN (Virtual Private Network)
VPN & Security
Your business data is a vital asset and like any other asset, it must be protected. Whether from a virus or from prying eyes, you want your data to be safe. DataPerk offers you our vast experience in dealing with network and data security issues. We can help you define, implement and test a security solution tailored to your needs.
What is VPN and do I need it?
Virtual Private Network (or VPN) is a means of allowing computers at dispersed locations communicate over a public network (such as the Internet) with the same security as your private network. VPN uses strong encryption to make it all but impossible for anyone other than authorized users to access the data. It is useful if your business has multiple locations or people in the field who need to share and access corporate computing resources.
VPN clients and VPN servers are typically used in these three scenarios:
- To support remote access to an intranet.
- To support connections between multiple intranets within the same organization.
- To join networks between two organizations, forming an extranet.
What are the benefits of a VPN?
The main benefit of a VPN is the lower cost needed to support this technology compared to alternatives like traditional leased lines or remote access servers. VPN users typically interact with simple graphical client programs. These applications support creating tunnels, setting configuration parameters, and connecting to and disconnecting from the VPN server. VPN solutions utilize several different network protocols including PPTP, L2TP, IPsec, and SOCKS.
VPN servers can also connect directly to other VPN servers. A VPN server-to-server connection extends the intranet or extranet to span multiple networks
What security related services does DataPerk offer?
A good security solution starts with good planning. DataPerk can help you assess what resources are critical to your business and evaluate the potential threats to those resources. Our security consultants can analyze and test your network and applications to let you know if and where vulnerabilities exist. We can work with you to create a comprehensive security plan for your organization as well as install and configure any hardware and software necessary.