Presented by-
Nitin Talmale
B.E. 7th IT
Traditional Connectivity
What is VPN?
Virtual Private Network is a type of private network that
uses public telecommunication, such as the Internet, instead of leased lines to communicate.
Became popular as more employees worked in remote
Locations
Terminologies to understand how VPNs work.
Private Networks & Virtual Private Networks
Employees can access the network (Intranet) from remote locations. Secured networks. The Internet is used as the backbone for VPNs Saves cost tremendously from reduction of equipment and maintenance costs. Scalability
Remote Access Virtual Private Network
Brief Overview of How it Works
Two connections one is made to the Internet and the
second is made to the VPN.
Datagrams contains data, destination and source
information.
Firewalls VPNs allow authorized users to pass
through the firewalls.
Protocols protocols create the VPN tunnels.
Four Critical Functions
Authentication validates that the data was sent from the
sender.
Access control limiting unauthorized users from accessing
the network.
Confidentiality preventing the data to be read or copied as
the data is being transported.
Data Integrity ensuring that the data has not been altered
Encryption
Encryption -- is a method of scrambling data before
transmitting it onto the Internet.
Public Key Encryption Technique Digital signature for authentication
Tunneling
A virtual point-to-point connection made through a public network. It transports encapsulated datagrams.
Original Datagram Encrypted Inner Datagram Datagram Header Outer Datagram Data Area
Data Encapsulation [From Comer]
Two types of end points: Remote Access Site-to-Site
Four Protocols used in VPN
PPTP -- Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol L2TP -- Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
IPsec -- Internet Protocol Security
SOCKS is not used as much as the ones above
VPN Encapsulation of Packets
Types of Implementations
What does implementation mean in VPNs?
Three types:
Intranet Within an organization Extranet Outside an organization Remote Access Employee to Business
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Basic Architecture
Device Types
What it means
Three types Hardware Firewall Software
Device Types: Hardware
Usually a VPN type of router
Pros Highest network throughput Plug and Play Dual-purpose
Cons Cost Lack of flexibility
Device Types: Firewall
More security?
Pros Harden Operating System
Cons Still relatively costly
Tri-purpose
Cost-effective
Device Types: Software
Ideal for 2 end points not in same org.
Great when different firewalls implemented
Pros Flexible
Cons Lack of efficiency
Low relative cost
More labor training required
Lower productivity; higher labor costs
Advantages: Cost Savings
Eliminating the need for expensive long-distance leased lines Reducing the long-distance telephone charges for remote access. Transferring the support burden to the service providers Operational costs
Cisco VPN Savings Calculator
Advantages: Scalability
Flexibility of growth Efficiency with broadband technology
Disadvantages
VPNs require an in-depth understanding of public network security issues and proper deployment of precautions
Availability and performance depends on factors largely outside of their control Immature standards
VPNs need to accommodate protocols other than IP and existing internal network technology
Applications: Site-to-Site VPNs
Large-scale encryption between multiple fixed sites such as remote offices and central offices Network traffic is sent over the branch office Internet connection This saves the company hardware and management expenses
Site-to-Site VPNs
Applications: Remote Access
Encrypted connections between mobile or remote users
and their corporate networks
Remote user can make a local call to an ISP, as opposed to a
long distance call to the corporate remote access server.
Ideal for a telecommuter or mobile sales people. VPN allows mobile workers & telecommuters to take
advantage of broadband connectivity. i.e. DSL Cable
Industries That May Use a VPN
Healthcare: enables the transferring of confidential patient information
within the medical facilities & health care provider
Manufacturing: allow suppliers to view inventory & allow clients to
purchase online safely
Retail: able to securely transfer sales data or customer info between stores
& the headquarters
Banking/Financial: enables account information to be transferred safely
within departments & branches
General Business: communication between remote employees can be
securely exchanged
Statistics From Gartner-Consulting*
Remote access for employees working out of homes Remote access for employees while traveling Site-to-site connectivity between offices Access to network for business partners/customers
90% 79% Percentages 63% 50% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
0%
% of Respondents
*Source: www.cisco.com
Some Businesses using a VPN
CVS Pharmaceutical Corporation upgraded their frame relay network to an IP VPN
ITW Foilmark secured remote location orders, running reports, & internet/intranet communications w/ a 168-bit encryption by switching to OpenReach VPN Bacardi & Co. Implemented a 21-country, 44-location VPN
Where Do We See VPNs Going in the Future?
VPNs are continually being enhanced. Example: Equant NV As the VPN market becomes larger, more applications will be created along with more VPN providers and new VPN types. Networks are expected to converge to create an integrated VPN Improved protocols are expected, which will also improve VPNs.
