Chapter 11. Virtual Private Networks This chapter covers the following subjects :- Examining the PIX Firewall status
- PIX Firewall enables a secure VPN
- Prepare to configure VPN support
- Configure IKE parameters
- Configure IPSec parameters
- Test and verify VPN configuration
- Scale PIX Firewall VPNs
Virtual private networks (VPNs) have become crucial components of nearly all enterprise networks. The ability of VPN technologies to create a secure link interconnecting offices over the Internet saves companies the expense of dedicated connections. Additionally, VPN connections enable remote users to connect to their headquarters securely. |