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Benjamin Hobbs edited this page Jun 5, 2023 · 2 revisions

VPN Tunnel

From Fortinet - What is a Site-to-Site VPN?

  • Site-To-Site VPN - Definition: A Site-to-Site Virtual Private Network (VPN) refers to a connection set up between multiple networks. This could be a corporate network where multiple offices work in conjunction with each other or a branch office network with a cenhtral office and multiple branch locations.

    • Useful for companies prioritizing private, protected traffic

    • History- Site-to-Site VPNs predate the internet (first made possible through the ARPANET and initial use of TCP/IP)

Types of VPN

Remote Access VPNs

  • useful for companies with remote workers on the road or in their homes.

  • allows remote employees to securely access company servers

Intranet-Based Site-to-Site

Extranet-Based Site-to-Site

Creating VPNs

Creating an Internet-based Site-to-Site VPN

Creating a MPLS Site-to-Site VPN

Site-to-Site VPN Use Cases

5 Key Components of a Site-to-Site VPN

  • Watertight Security

  • Ease of Operations

  • Simple and Secure Scalability

  • Business Continuity

  • Flexible Deployment

Benefits of Managed VPN Services (Fortinet)

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