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ALSO CALLED: I P Sec, Internet Protocol Security, IP Security, and IP Security Protocol
DEFINITION: IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a framework for a set of protocols for security at the network or packet processing layer of network communication. Earlier security approaches have inserted security at the Application layer of the communications model. IPsec is said to be especially useful for implementing virtual private networks and for
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Multi-Service Business Gateway (MSBG)
| sponsored by LSI Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
LSI's business gateway solutions enable OEMs to deliver service-aware solutions to carrier and enterprise providers at superior performance and cost points, the solutions integrate all critical functions into a single platform.
Posted: 30 Oct 2008 | Published: 30 Oct 2008
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Remote Access VPNs: Business Productivity, Deployment, and Security Considerations
| sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper outlines the two primary methods of deploying remote access VPNs: IPsec and SSL. Read how to choose the right VPN technology for your organization, understand security considerations, and how to secure your remote-access VPN.
Posted: 08 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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Know your Endpoints: Protect your resources with device identification
| sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER:
Endpoint security is an increasing concern. It is no longer enough to protect your assets from an unknown malicious intruder. Organizations need to protect against trusted employees connecting from outside of the office. Learn more in this white paper.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2006
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IPSEC DEFINITION (continued): … remote user access through dial-up connection to private networks. A big advantage of IPsec is that security arrangements can be handled without requiring changes to individual user computers. Cisco has been a leader in proposing IPsec as a standard (or combination of standards and technologies) and has included support for it in its network routers. IPsec provides two choices of security service: Authentication Header (AH), which essentially allows authentication of the sender of data, and Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP), which supports both authentication of the sender …
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