A VPN Security Solution for Connectivity over Insecure Network Channels: A novel study

International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering

© 2014 by SSRG - IJCSE Journal

Volume 1 Issue 7

Year of Publication : 2014

Authors : Attlee M. Gamundani, Julia N. Nambili, Mercy Bere

10.14445/23488387/IJCSE-V1I7P101

How to Cite?

Attlee M. Gamundani, Julia N. Nambili, Mercy Bere, "A VPN Security Solution for Connectivity over Insecure Network Channels: A novel study," SSRG International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering , vol. 1,  no. 7, pp. 1-8, 2014. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488387/IJCSE-V1I7P101

Abstract:

Remote access is one of the prevalent business trends in today’s ubiquitous environments. The ease of access to internet connectivity has given birth to user flexibility on file access, where access to internal private networks over the internet (which is by nature insecure) is being done from homes, hotels, airports or from other external network access points. This has a tendency of exposing sensitive files or data to intruders like man in the middle attack, denial of service and many other security threats. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) promises a secure private network through a shared public insecure infrastructure like the internet. VPN technology has proven its value for delivering new services while at the same time offering a security layer. In this research, we are going to simulate scalability of VPN connectivity over insecure channels using Packet Tracer. The simulation results though limited in scope will prove the viability of employing VPN technology. The need to address security concerns for organizations is highly meet with VPN implementations. This research employed the case study approach, where Ministry of Justice in Namibia was the main focal point of attention; therefore the scope of this research was limited to that domain.

Keywords:

Access, Private, Public, Security, VPN.

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