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. |