Mini-tutorial: SSL VPNs

Mini-tutorial: SSL VPNs

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Mini-Tutorial: SSL VPNs

SSL: A quick primer

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If you use SSL, it's important that you have a basic understanding of the protocol's capabilities and its common uses.

VPN market makes room for IPsec and SSL
IPsec VPNs are entrenched in many enterprises, but easier-to-use SSL VPNs could soon be just as popular. Experts explain where each type of VPN works best.

Learn more with these SSL links:


Advice from our VPN expert, Lisa Phifer:
>> One reader asked, "Can you point me toward some good additional resources on SSL VPNs?"
Read Lisa's answer

>> Send your own SSL VPN question to Lisa

>> View Lisa's on-demand webcast on New directions in VPNs

This was first published in August 2004

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