Remote-access Guide

ssl remote access vpns network security

by Ms. Kari O'Reilly Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
image

Remote access based on SSL VPN delivers secure access to network resources by establishing an encrypted tunnel across the Internet using a broadband (cable or DSL) or ISP dialup connection. SSL Remote Access VPNs provides you with a basic working knowledge of SSL virtual private networks on Cisco SSL VPN-capable devices. Design guidance is provided to assist you in implementing SSL VPN in existing network infrastructures.

Full Answer

How to access remote computer via VPN?

Knowledge How do I remote into my computer at work from home using the VPN?

  • Enable remote connection on your work computer. ...
  • See How do I download and install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client? ...
  • Reboot your home computer
  • After the reboot, go to your home computer's Windows Start Menu, search for Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client and open the program
  • The AnyConnect window will come up and indicate that the VPN is "Ready to connect". ...

More items...

How to speed up VPN remote access?

How to speed up a VPN

  1. Choose another server. Connecting to your nearest server will usually offer the best performance, but there are occasional exceptions.
  2. Refresh your system. If speeds are notably worse than unusual with several servers, the problem could be closer to home. ...
  3. Switch protocol. ...
  4. Tweak protocol settings. ...
  5. Use a wired connection. ...
  6. Try split tunneling. ...

More items...

Is SSL VPN better than PPTP VPN?

Types of VPN protocols

  1. PPTP. PPTP (aka Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) is one of the most recognizable VPN protocols out there, even among users with limited networking knowledge.
  2. L2TP/IPsec. Considered the successor of PPTP, L2TP ( Layer Two Tunneling Protocol) is based on PPTP (by Microsoft) and L2F (Layer Two Forwarding Protocol, by Cisco).
  3. IKEv2/IPsec. ...
  4. OpenVPN. ...
  5. SSTP. ...

More items...

How secure is SSL VPN?

  • SSH (Secure Shell) is used to manage systems and is frequently used in Unix-based environments.
  • There is a built-in username/password authentication system to establish a connection in it.
  • It uses port 22 to perform the negotiation or authentication process for the connection.

More items...

image

What is SSL VPN remote access?

A secure sockets layer VPN (SSL VPN) enables individual users to access an organization's network, client-server applications, and internal network utilities and directories without the need for specialized software.

How secure is SSL VPN?

SSL VPNs rely on the TLS protocol, which has replaced the older SSL protocol, to secure remote access. SSL VPNs enable authenticated users to establish secure connections to internal HTTP and HTTPS services via standard web browsers or client applications that enable direct access to networks.

What is the difference between VPN and SSL VPN?

Whereas an IPsec VPN enables connections between an authorized remote host and any system inside the enterprise perimeter, an SSL VPN can be configured to enable connections only between authorized remote hosts and specific services offered inside the enterprise perimeter.

Is SSL VPN more secure than IPsec?

Once a user is logged into the network, SSL takes the upper hand in security. SSL VPNs work by accessing specific applications whereas IPsec users are treated as full members of the network. It's therefore easier to restrict user access with SSL.

Do I need SSL certificate for VPN?

Unless your users are accessing your applications using a strong 2048-bit encryption SSL certificate, your company's information could be available to hackers all over the Web. Ensure that your internal servers, Intranets, and Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are secured.

Why is SSL VPN slower than IPSec?

GlobalProtect is slower on SSL VPN because SSL requires more overhead than IPSec. Also, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is more prone to latency than User Datagram Protocol (UDP), which is used in IPsec GlobalProtect.

Why would you want to use SSL VPNs when creating VPNs?

The primary benefit of an SSL VPN is data security and privacy. Because an SSL VPN uses standard web browsers and technologies, it gives users secure remote access to enterprise applications without requiring the installation and maintenance of separate client software on each user's computer.

What are three differences between SSL and IPsec VPN?

The main difference between IPsec and SSL VPNs is the endpoints for each protocol. While an IPsec VPN allows users to connect remotely to an entire network and all its applications, SSL VPNs give users remote tunneling access to a specific system or application on the network.

Which type of VPN is more secure?

OpenVPNMany VPN experts recommend OpenVPN as the most secure protocol. It uses 256-bit encryption as a default but also offers other ciphers such as 3DES (triple data encryption standard), Blowfish, CAST-128, and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).

What OSI layer is SSL VPN?

application layerOSI model layer It runs directly on top of IP (the Internet Protocol), which is responsible for routing data packets. Meanwhile, SSL operates at the application layer of the OSI model.

What are the primary advantage of SSL over IPsec?

The key difference is that, as a higher layer protocol, TLS used in SSL VPN can easily go through NAT, whereas IPsec VPN requires NAT traversal techniques, and they aren't always working on all networks.

Which is better TLS or SSL?

Not only is TLS more secure and performant, most modern web browsers no longer support SSL 2.0 and SSL 3.0. For example, Google Chrome stopped supporting SSL 3.0 all the way back in 2014, and most major browsers are planning to stop supporting TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 in 2020.

Is DrayTek SSL VPN secure?

Stronger security than PPTP DrayTek's SSL VPN operates with TLS security, supporting TLS versions 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 (depending on router firmware) with up to AES-256 bit encryption.

Is SSL VPN TCP or UDP?

The HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, POP3 and Microsoft Exchange protocols all use TCP by default. If the majority of the traffic generated by your Mobile VPN with SSL clients is UDP, we recommend that you select TCP as the protocol for the Mobile VPN with SSL.

What port does SSL VPN use?

TCP port 443The default protocol and port for Mobile VPN with SSL is TCP port 443.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9