Network World on VPNs

Check Point goes virtual with VPN-1

Tim Greene — 2008-08-18T00:00:00Z

Check Point is introducing a version of its VPN-1 software that runs on VMware ESX or ESXi to protect virtual machines from one another when they are running on a single piece of hardware.

TriCipher offers strong authentication as a service

Linda Musthaler — 2008-08-11T00:00:00Z

TriCipher has long been known for its strong layered approach to user authentication. Many businesses such as financial institutions have implemented a TriCipher solution to authenticate customers accessing their accounts over the Internet. Until now, a TriCipher security implementation meant installing an ID Vault appliance within the business' infrastructure. Now the vendor is delivering the power of its authentication solutions to a broader range of businesses by delivering them as a service called myOneLogin.

SSL VPNs might not be as secure as you think

Tim Greene — 2008-08-07T00:00:00Z

SSL VPNs can be compromised in a way that enables them to take over remote users' machines and potentially cause mischief inside the networks they attach to, according to research presented at the Black Hat conference.

Juniper consolidates network management software

Tim Greene — 2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

Juniper Networks has extended the role of its Network and Security Manager software to help customers simplify and tighten network management.

ZyXEL revamps its security family

Tim Greene — 2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

ZyXEL Communications is upgrading its unified threat management gear for small and midsize businesses with a new line of multi-function boxes that add VPN support and failover.

VPNs: Six burning questions

Tim Greene — 2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

VPNs are well established as essential tools for corporate communications, but they are not all created equal. Here are six questions and their answers that can help you make decisions about which VPN technology to use.

Don't give this pig a pancake

Linda Musthaler — 2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

In the past week, my PC has turned into a very hungry pig. My story is anything but a cute bedtime story for kids, but there's got to be a lesson here somewhere.

Citrix refines virtual-desktop policies

Tim Greene — 2008-06-17T00:00:00Z

Citrix has upgraded its Access Gateway so it works with the company's XenDesktop virtual desktop platform, giving businesses the ability to restrict the application features remote users can and cannot tap based on their identity, role and access method.

NeoAccel virtually deploys NAC

Tim Greene — 2008-06-10T00:00:00Z

NeoAccel is coming out with a version of its NAC-Plus and VPN-Plus software that can run on virtual machines.

SonicWall revamps SSL VPN management

Tim Greene — 2008-05-27T00:00:00Z

SonicWall is upgrading its SSL VPN gear to make it easier for businesses with hard-pressed IT staff to manage the equipment.