Virtual Private Networks for Dummies

by Mark S. Merkow

Book Overview

Let's face it: the information age makes dummies of us all at some point. One thing we can say for sure, though, about things related to the Internet is that their best strengths are often also their worst weaknesses. This goes for virtual private networks (VPNs). They may reach a wide base of customers - but can also be vulnerable to viruses, hackers, spoofers, and other shady online characters and entities. VPNs may allow for super-efficient communication...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764505904
• ISBN13: 9780764505904
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

As It Promises, An Introduction

As part of the For Dummies series, this book delivers what it sets out to do: provide an introduction to the technically complex world of VPNs. I searched other titles and found them all starting at a higher level of competence than I possessed. This book provides the beginning primer that leaves me ready to move to those other available volumes. This book focuses upon security issues (the author is a security specialist), but also provides useful historical information, steps to plan, implement and test your VPN, and illustrative case studies of those who have been there before. The book also includes helpful appendices about other available resources (a buyer's guide), and even includes hints on how to justify a VPN to your boss...