IPsec is a suite of protocols that are used to secure internet communications—in fact, the name itself is an abbreviation for Internet Protocol Security. IPsec was first codified in the ’90s, spurred ...

One of the most common questions readers ask is for a way to compare the benefits of IPSec VPNs vs. Secure Sockets Layer remote access. What they’re really asking is, “Which one is right for me?” Here ...

VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that provides secure communication through an insecure and untrusted network (like the Internet). Usually, it achieves this by authentication, encryption, ...

In what feels like a debate that should'vedied outby now, those who think Secure Socket Layer virtual private networks(SSL VPN) are better than those based on IPSec (Interent Protocol Security) are at ...

IPSec arrived first on the scene and still rules site-to-site VPNs, but SSL has won converts on the remote access side thanks to its relative simplicity. When IP VPNs came on the scene in the late ...

As digital networks grow in complexity, securing data in transit has become a top priority. Cyber threats, ranging from man-in-the-middle attacks to large-scale data breaches, make strong encryption ...

IPv6 is starting to show up in around the Internet. Adoption is slow, but with the magic number of 4 billion- plus IPv4 addresses about to be reached, IPv6 will see a much faster pace of adoption as ...

IPSec functions at Layer 3, providing security by using end-to-end tunnels. These are encrypted only at the ends of each tunnel. A major drawback to IPSec is its complexity. Not only does it typically ...

Understanding and working with project strongSwan is no child’s play, rather it requires deep knowledge and a sound understanding of Internet Protocols and other security features related to it. Here ...