Virtual Private Network

Whatever your requirements, Content Security have the skills to secure your information systems.

The redundancy built into the Internet has made it the ideal means of connecting remote offices in a cost effective manner. However, the same redundancy causes no guarantee of a particular trusted circuit between two points - any Internet system between two sites may "eavesdrop" on the traffic between two sites.

Historically, businesses have addressed this concern by using expensive leased lines to ensure privacy. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) have significantly changed intra-organisational communication. VPNs allow organisations to connect all remote sites to their head office, with the location of resources transparent to the end user. VPN technology has seen a substantial decrease in expenses related to branch office communication, without compromising security.

As telecommuting, internet cafes, wireless hotspots and hotel broadband increased, the opportunity to securely access business sensitive data from anywhere also increased. VPNs were soon fulfilling the role of creating secure connections between mobile users and the office. Users now have the expectation of accessing information anywhere at any time.

The limitation of client to site VPNs was that software and encryption certificates needed to be installed on a computer. This meant that to access the company network, a user must carry around a laptop with the software configured and the certificates loaded.

The next evolution of VPNs required no client software or certificates installed in order to access the company information systems. The advent of SSL VPNs now allow users to securely remote access the company network from any computer with a web browser. The more advanced versions these VPNs reduced the threat from unsecured computers even further, by checking the underlying host for spyware and viruses before allowing the connection.

It is clear that virtual private networks have found many uses within an organisation. The technology that most suits a company depends on their business model and requirements.

Content Security has the expertise in designing and implementing VPN solutions to meet the needs of many organisations. Whether you require new infrastructure, installation, reconfiguration or auditing, Content Security has the experience and resources to connect your users conveniently, invisibly and securely.