Complete Book of Remote Access: Connectivity and Security

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Author: Victor Kasacavage

ISBN-10: 0849312531

ISBN-13: 9780849312533

Category: Remote Access & Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

As technology advances, the demand and necessity for seamless connectivity and stable access to servers and networks is increasing exponentially. Unfortunately the few books out there on remote access focus on Cisco certification preparation, one aspect of network connectivity or security. This text covers both-the enabling technology and how to make remote access secure.\ The definitive resource for network administrators and IT professionals implementing and maintaining remote access...

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As technology advances, the demand and necessity for seamless connectivity and stable access to servers and networks is increasing exponentially. Unfortunately the few books out there on remote access focus on Cisco certification preparation, one aspect of network connectivity or security. This text covers both-the enabling technology and how to make remote access secure. The definitive resource for network administrators and IT professionals implementing and maintaining remote access systems, The Complete Book of Remote Access: Connectivity and Security provides the technical background needed to confidently select and implement the best remote access technologies for your company's network. It provides basic technical information on remote access network technologies and the functional information on the role that remote access networks play in moving information. In-depth coverage shows you how to assess remote access needs and identify appropriate solutions for different platforms. The author includes discussions of remote access configuration, security considerations from strong authentication to VPN, troubleshooting, maintenance, and disaster recovery. With coverage on the enabling technologies and how to make remote access secure, The Complete Book of Remote Access is truly the definitive resource for network administrators and IT professionals looking to achieve seamless connectivity and stable remote access to servers and networks.

Unit 1Introduction to Remote Access11Fundamentals of Remote Access32Designing a Remote Access Solution133Remote Access Functions294Extranets: Borderless Internet/Intranet Networking395Implementing and Supporting Extranets476Providing Access to External Databases597Remote LAN Access Technology65Unit 2Technology738Communication Servers759Virtual Private Networking8510Overview of Traditional Carrier Virtual Private Networks9511VPN Design Approaches10712Wireless Technology12713Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)13714Choosing a Remote Access Strategy157Unit 3Security16315An Introduction to Secure Remote Access16516Centralized Authentication Services18317Remote Access Authentication20118Security Risks in Telecommuting21319Secure External Network Communications22120Dial-Up Security Controls23321Top 10 Dial-In Security Mistakes24522Virtual Private Network Security25123VPNs: Secure Remote Access over the Internet26924Wireless Internet Security283Unit 4Management30525Telecommuting: Issues for the IS Manager30726Evaluating Organizational Readiness for Telecommuting31527Supporting Telework32328Assuming Command of Your Network333Index353