OVERVIEW
When we
think about Private Network, we usually think about the Local Area Network
(LAN). Generally speaking, a LAN is a group of computers link together
physically within a single location via network cables. Having a LAN
allows us to efficiently, privately and securely share information and
resources between computers that are linked together.
We can share files, share printer, access customers database, emailing and
many more. But the moment we leave the office with our notebook or are at
home, all the resources we usually to share easily either became
unavailable or too insecure to be access over the Internet. This is where
VPNNow! becomes very useful. It allows access to the LAN remotely (at home
or oversea location) privately, securely and affordably.
VPNNow! essentially enables you to have a private data network that uses
existing telecommunications infrastructures (regular phone lines, T1
lines, DSL, cable lines, and so on). Privacy is achieved through the use
of a tunneling protocol and security procedures. VPNNow! enables company
offices or individuals in different locations to securely access a central
network without having to dial directly in to the company network.
MAIN
FEATURES:
VPNNow! is ideal for:
· Companies who need secure inter-office networking.
· Home users who wish to set up a secure peer-to-peer connection
between remote PCs.
· Home or Mobile workers, who require a secure environment to connect to
the office from remote locations.
· Administrator who wants to manage servers across different locations.
Benefits of VPNNow!
1. Convenience of accessing company network without physical connections.
2. Cost Savings especially for inter-office connections because access via
the Internet infrastructure is much more cost-effective compare to having
a physical leased-line link to different sites.
3. VPN use cryptographic technology to provide data confidentiality and
integrity for the data in transit. This improves security as at least
128bit encryption is use for secure data transfer.
4. Capability to access Windows Terminal Services behind the firewall
within the network.
What can you do with VPNNow!
1. Connect different offices or branches with the Headquarter via
affordable Internet connections (dial-up, ISDN, Broadband, leased-line
etc)
- Files or folders sharing between computers on different sites.
- Access customers database.
- Access Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications.
- Access customized organizational programs.
2. Connect to Windows Terminal Services.
Server for Windows Terminal Services can be securely access within the
network with multiple connections.
3. Connect your notebook or PC with any dial-up to your office and
increase productivity and efficiency.
- Access your corporate email even from home without having to open
email server to be seen by the Internet public.
- Print quotation using your office printer while out of office
The Technology
· IPSEC architecture with support for the latest high level data
encryption Advance Encryption Standard (AES). The current version supports
AES 192 bit.
· Max 500 concurrent VPN connections
· Support connections for Gateway to Gateway or Road Warrior to Gateway
· Uses RSA 1024 PKI for setting up Key Exchanges
· Resource list is definable to restrict total access by VPN clients
· Supports Windows NT4, 2000, XP & 2003
VPNNow! uses the basic IPSEC for securing the VPN tunnels. IPSEC is
industry best practice for protecting your corporate VPN today.
However, the disadvantage of IPSEC is that there are too many options and
flexibility. This results in code bloat that is detrimental for normal
functional standard. For example, some VPN solutions have various supports
for different encryption standard when only one strong encryption is
required and various layers of encryption support over a single packet
whereby each layer will induce significant payload overhead resulting in
slower traffic output.
Having a published port number that is fixed for IKE in IPSEC also produce
a security weakness in giving hackers the foreknowledge of the port and
the ability to launch a possible DOS attack.
VPNNow! avoids all these complexity by concentrating on the core
principles used in IPSEC that made it a secure implementation. By using
ESP with built in authentication, 192-bit AES encryption as standard and a
different port with custom IKE, VPNNow! is not only secure but faster in
performance.
VPNNow! is 100% software that runs on Win NT, Win 2000, Win XP and Win
2003 based platform. With the availability of better hardware standard for
personal computers, software based solutions works better and faster with
your investment in time.
Integrations
VPNNow! When integrate together with ProxyNow! and FirewallNow! provide
organizations with a convenient, productive, cost-effective and secure
Internet infrastructure.
