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REMOTE ACCESS: VPN (Virtual Private Networking)

Target: Customers who have mobile or telecommuting employees or need to connect to a remote location or locations (such as a field office) and want a cost-effective solution.


Virtual Private Network (VPN) Primer

What is a VPN?

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow you to connect two or more points using the public Internet. Before virtual private networking, these connections were either done publicly (over the Internet, but with no secure connection path), or privately (a point-to-point private connection). While private connections provide the highest level of security available today, they are quite expensive and difficult to implement for small to medium companies because of the high cost.

VPNs create a private network tunnel over the public Internet, giving you a secure connection while keeping the costs under control.

Top VPN uses

Typically, VPNs are used for:
  • Remote access (business travelers)
  • Site-to-site connections (international business)
  • Extranets and Internets (private websites)
  • Secured internal traffic within an organization (sensitive product release material)

VPN facts

  • Over 30% of today's high-tech companies use VPNs as their remote access solution
  • Over 35% plan to implement a VPN within the next year



Virtual Private Network (VPN) Solutions

Choosing the right VPN solution for your company is easy! While there are issues to consider when determining the right VPN solution for your business, we are here to help you find the best choice for your needs.

VPN Hardware and Software Solutions

VPNs can be implemented with hardware, software, or a combination of the two. Different companies provide solutions for all methods. The matrix below gives a good listing of the most popular VPN manufacturers and the type of implementation they provide:

VPN solutions manufacturers
Manufacturerhardwaresoftware
CheckPoint
Cisco
WatchGuard
SonicWall
Microsoft PPTP


Nevtec will help you to determine which solution is right for your company and your applications.

Nevtec uses the following process to get your VPN up and running:
  1. Consultation and Discovery - Determine your needs through a series of questions, or review the VPN Solution wizard's suggestion for your company.
  2. VPN Design - Design the topology for your new VPN and help you to choose the equipment that best fits your requirements.
  3. Installation - Purchase all necessary hardware and software and install the full VPN at your main office, branch offices, and remote clients' PCs or laptops.
  4. Configuration and Testing - Configure the VPN to your requirements, test all points, and train you on how to use it.
Contact us at 1-877-9NEVTEC to inquire about our VPN services.